Teamwork and Group Dynamics

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What is an essential characteristic of a Team?

  • Members work electronically.
  • Members have complementary skills. (correct)
  • Members are from different areas within an organization.
  • Members are randomly assigned.

What happens during the Storming stage of Tuckman's Five Stage Model?

  • Individual personalities emerge, and conflicts arise. (correct)
  • The team prepares for disbandment.
  • Members get oriented and acquainted.
  • Conflicts are resolved, and unity emerges.

What is the main difference between a Formal Group and an Informal Group?

  • Formal Groups are small, while Informal Groups are large.
  • Formal Groups are created, while Informal Groups occur naturally. (correct)
  • Formal Groups are designed for a specific goal, while Informal Groups are not.
  • Formal Groups have a specific purpose, while Informal Groups do not.

What is an example of a type of team that includes members from different areas within an organization?

<p>Cross-Functional Team (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the last stage of Tuckman's Five Stage Model?

<p>Adjourning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that describes periods of stable functioning until an event causes dramatic change?

<p>Punctuated Equilibrium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of establishing norms in a group?

<p>To help the group survive and clarify role expectations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a team having a sense of common purpose?

<p>Increased motivation and mutual accountability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a Task Role in a team?

<p>Getting the team's tasks done (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Functional Conflict in an organization?

<p>Benefits the main purposes of the organization and serves its interests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of defining performance goals and feedback in a team?

<p>To define specific, measurable performance goals with continual feedback (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a team having too little conflict?

<p>Indolence and lack of productivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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