15 Questions
Which type of task is performance dependent on the best member?
Disjunctive Task
What is the term for the tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working in a group than when working individually?
Social Loafing
How can social loafing be counteracted?
Reward group performance
When should team-level rewards be used according to the text?
When the work is truly interdependent
What theory explains the desire to benefit from the efforts of others and match the low level expected of others in social loafing?
Sucker-effect theory
What is the degree of team cohesion?
The degree to which members like and trust one another
How does group homogeneity affect team cohesion?
Heterogeneous groups are less cohesive
What factor leads to higher team cohesion?
Difficult entry into the group
What is a benefit of team cohesion?
Higher member satisfaction
What could lead to team conflict according to the text?
Differences in status or power, goals, or personality
What is the main focus of task conflict?
Conflict over the content or goals of the work
In the context of team effectiveness, what does 'IPO' stand for?
Input, Process, Output
What is one way to enhance the effectiveness of teams according to the text?
Provide more conflict resolution training
What are some aspects of member selection that can enhance team effectiveness?
Average levels of cognitive ability and conscientiousness
What is a measure of team performance according to the text?
Productivity
Explore the concepts of team effectiveness, task design, and process losses in larger groups. Learn about different types of tasks such as additive, disjunctive, and conjunctive tasks, and understand how task characteristics and interdependence impact team performance.
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