Work Psychology: The Good and Bad of Teams

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What is the consequence of social loafing according to Karau and Williams (1993)?

Enhanced group accountability

Improved decision-making

Reduced effort by individuals in groups (correct)

Increased individual performance

According to Delarue et al. (2008), what is the outcome of teamworking?

Decreased financial performance

Improved behavioural, operational, and financial performance (correct)

Increased social loafing

Reduced productivity

What is a condition under which social loafing is less likely to occur?

When group size is large

When excellent group performance leads to valued outcomes (correct)

When individuals are not accountable for their performance

When individual performance is not directly linked to group performance

According to Birdi et al. (2008), how long does it take for teamworking to increase productivity?

6-9 years (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for 'hiding in the crowd'?

Diffusion of responsibility (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of reduced individual effort in groups?

Decreased group performance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the factor that makes individuals more accountable in groups?

Individual performance seen as crucial to group performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of team decision-making?

It may be susceptible to certain pathologies (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Janis (1982), what is a characteristic of groups that are more susceptible to Groupthink?

They are highly cohesive (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a symptom of Groupthink?

Dissenter silence and a false perception of unanimity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of team members in a Groupthink scenario?

Achieving agreement and maintaining group harmony (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of team decision-making?

Different perspectives can be valuable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when team members censor themselves and refuse to ask probing questions or withhold disagreement?

Dissenter silence occurs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for poor group decision-making that occurs when team members are more concerned with achieving agreement than with finding the best solution?

Groupthink (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of tasks are often associated with teamwork?

Varied tasks with high uncertainty (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of group decision-making over individual decision-making?

It is generally better than the average group member's decision-making (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why might individuals in a team experience a decrease in productivity?

Because of social loafing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the phenomenon where people in a group tend to conform to the majority view, even if it is incorrect?

Groupthink (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do people generally prefer working in teams?

Because it is better for their well-being (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of teamwork in terms of creativity?

It generates fewer and worse ideas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential benefit of teamwork in terms of productivity?

It is associated with improved productivity, but maybe after a period of time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between a team and a work group, according to West (2012)?

Interdependence of members (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for a team's failure, according to the quote by an unknown author?

Not speaking up when problems arise (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Kaila (2006), what is the primary characteristic of a team?

Members have complementary skills and are committed to a common purpose (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the IPO Model?

Factors influencing team effectiveness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of teamwork, according to the intended learning outcomes?

Understanding of the positive and negative aspects of teamworking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the 2-minute reflection exercise?

Reflecting on a team that wasn't successful (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a team that implies they have the authority to make decisions?

Authority and autonomy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of team development interventions?

To improve team performance (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Schaubroeck et al. (2011), what is the outcome of successful team development?

Increased team performance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the US Airways Hudson River landing example?

It showcases the importance of teamwork in high-pressure situations (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ericsson's hijacking simulation go wrong?

The company did not provide sufficient notice to the police (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between team building and team training, according to Shuffler et al. (2011)?

Team building focuses on interpersonal relations, while team training focuses on task-oriented skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not basing team development interventions on theory and evidence?

The interventions may not be effective (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the association between team training and mortality rates, according to Neily et al. (2010)?

Participation in team training is associated with lower mortality rates (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happened during Eagle Star Insurance's team-building exercise?

Employees were forced to walk on hot coals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the criterion for effective team development interventions, according to Shuffler et al. (2011)?

The intervention is based on a theoretical framework (C) Signup and view all the answers