Work Psychology: Why Teams Fail

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What percentage of UK workplaces have at least some employees in formally-designated teams?

50%
75% (correct)
100%
90%

What is the average job satisfaction rating for a 'Real Team'?

3.90 (correct)
3.63
3.50
3.70

What is the criteria for a team to be classified as a 'Pseudo III' team?

All 'no' to three criteria: clear objectives, work closely, and review (correct)
Any one 'yes' to three criteria: clear objectives, work closely, and review
Have clear objectives, but do not work closely together and do not review regularly
No clear objectives, but work closely together and review regularly

What is the primary goal of teamwork?

To achieve a common goal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of teamworking according to Delarue et al.'s review?

Improved behavioural, operational, and financial performance (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many types of team working patterns are mentioned in the text?

4 (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Birdi et al.'s study, how long does it take to see productivity increases after implementing teamworking?

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

What is one of the ways to judge team effectiveness?

Productivity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is social loafing?

A reduction in effort by individuals when they work in groups (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is social loafing less likely to occur?

When excellent group performance leads to valued outcomes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is diffusion of responsibility in groups also known as?

Hiding in the crowd (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a team according to West (2012)?

Members work interdependently to meet goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the IPO Model related to in the context of teamworking?

Factors that influence team effectiveness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of a team according to Kaila (2006)?

Members are committed to a common purpose or set of performance goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a work group and a team?

The way members work together to achieve goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the question 'Why Do Work Teams Fail?' in the context of this introduction?

To reflect on personal experiences of teamworking (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended learning outcome of this introduction to work psychology?

Insight into the factors that influence team effectiveness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of team training?

To identify and practice necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of role clarification in team building?

To define and assign tasks and responsibilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of team training, as mentioned in the text?

Crew Resource Management (CRM) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of team building, according to the text?

To improve trust and confidence among team members and reduce relationship conflict (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of team training in terms of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)?

Team KSAs, including communication and problem-solving (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between team building and team training, according to the text?

Team building and team training have different goals and focuses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of team decision-making?

It can be more time-consuming (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of groups that are prone to Groupthink?

High pressure to find a solution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of Groupthink behavior?

Avoiding probing questions to maintain group harmony (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Groupthink in decision-making?

Poorer than individual decision-making (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a benefit of team decision-making?

It allows for more diverse perspectives (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of Groupthink according to Janis (1982)?

Poor group decision-making (A) Signup and view all the answers

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