10 Questions
Which of the following best defines a formal work group?
Groups determined by the organizational chart and composed of individuals who report directly to a given manager
What distinguishes task groups from command groups?
Task groups are composed of individuals brought together to complete a specific job task; command groups are determined by the organizational chart
What is the primary characteristic of informal groups?
They fulfill social needs
Which factor determines the composition of command groups?
Organizational chart
What is a distinguishing feature of task groups?
Temporary nature
What defines a formal work group?
Determined by the organizational chart and composed of individuals who report directly to a given manager
What distinguishes task groups from command groups?
Task groups are composed of individuals brought together to complete a specific job task; their existence is often temporary
What is the primary characteristic of informal groups?
Emerges naturally in response to the common interests of organizational members
What are the major components that determine group performance and satisfaction?
The group's ability to complete tasks and the level of interdependence among group members
What is a distinguishing feature of command groups?
Determined by the organizational chart and composed of individuals who report directly to a given manager
Study Notes
Group Types
- A formal work group is a group that is intentionally formed to achieve a specific organizational objective.
Task Groups vs. Command Groups
- Task groups are distinguished from command groups in that task groups are formed to accomplish a specific task or project, whereas command groups are permanent and ongoing.
- Task groups are typically temporary and disbanded once the task is complete, whereas command groups are ongoing and continue to exist even after tasks are completed.
Informal Groups
- The primary characteristic of informal groups is that they are formed naturally and spontaneously, often based on social relationships or shared interests.
Command Groups
- The composition of command groups is determined by the organization's hierarchy and structure.
- A distinguishing feature of command groups is that they are typically permanent and ongoing, and are formed based on the organization's hierarchy and structure.
Group Performance and Satisfaction
- The major components that determine group performance and satisfaction are group composition, group structure, group norms, and group processes.
Test your knowledge of creating and managing teams with this quiz based on Chapter 13 of the Management Fourteenth Edition. Evaluate your understanding of defining groups, team dynamics, and effective team management.
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