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What is a multiteam system primarily characterized by?

A collection of individual contributors with no formal relations.

A hierarchical structure with a sole team leader.

Two or more interdependent teams sharing a superordinate goal. (correct)

A single team working independently on diverse tasks.

What is a common issue associated with larger teams as they become more complex?

Improved individual accountability.

Reduced conflicts among team members.

Higher coordination efforts are required. (correct)

Easier communication among team members.

What problem do organizations aim to solve by employing multiteam systems?

Unclear role expectations among team members.

The complexity of tasks requiring better coordination. (correct)

Isolation of individual team members in decision making.

Decreased productivity due to smaller teams.

What does role ambiguity refer to in a team setting?

A situation where a person is unclear about their role. Signup and view all the answers

What can be the outcome of role overload in a team context?

Feelings of stress and burnout due to excessive expectations. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a team compared to a group?

Teams consist of individuals with complementary skills. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the growing popularity of teams in organizations?

Teams are less flexible than groups. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of team consists of members from different functional areas?

Cross-Functional Teams Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of self-managed teams?

They take on responsibilities of their managers. Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential advantage of virtual teams?

They can connect dispersed members to achieve common goals. Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of group development involves forming initial relationships?

Forming Signup and view all the answers

What is an implication of diversity for group effectiveness?

It enhances creativity and problem-solving. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these accurately describes problem-solving teams?

They typically include 10 to 15 members. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key responsibilities of a formal leader in a team setting?

Model appropriate behavior and establish positive norms Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of team members is considered beneficial for team performance?

Conscientiousness Signup and view all the answers

What type of roles ensure that tasks are accomplished within a team?

Task-oriented roles Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant outcome when a team conducts periodic self-assessments?

Improved understanding of interpersonal conflicts Signup and view all the answers

Why is having diverse team members important for a team's success?

It enhances creativity and innovation through varied perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What do group norms primarily help to clarify within a team?

Acceptable standards of behavior Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of group development is intra-group conflict most likely to occur?

Storming Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason norms are enforced within a group?

To clarify the group’s identity Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT contribute to the development of group norms?

The presence of a strong leader Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Performing stage in group development?

Team members are highly cohesive and functional Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'primacy' in the context of group norm development?

The first behaviors exhibited by the group Signup and view all the answers

How do group norms generally impact member behavior?

They create a sense of predictability in behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the progression through the five-stage model of group development?

Groups may not progress clearly through each stage sequentially. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the first phase of group activity in the Punctuated-Equilibrium Model?

Inertia in group activity Signup and view all the answers

In the Punctuated-Equilibrium Model, when does the transition to a second phase occur?

When the group is halfway through its allotted time Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT associated with effective teams?

Tension and signs of boredom Signup and view all the answers

How do effective teams handle disagreement among members?

Through civilized disagreement Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of communication in effective teams?

To facilitate free expression of feelings Signup and view all the answers

What aspect indicates shared leadership in effective teams?

Leadership functions shift based on circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical element of participation in effective teams?

There is much open discussion Signup and view all the answers

What component is crucial for the clarity of roles in effective teams?

Clear expectations about each member's role Signup and view all the answers

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What is a multiteam system primarily characterized by?

What is a common issue associated with larger teams as they become more complex?

What problem do organizations aim to solve by employing multiteam systems?

What does role ambiguity refer to in a team setting?

What can be the outcome of role overload in a team context?

What characterizes a team compared to a group?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the growing popularity of teams in organizations?

Which type of team consists of members from different functional areas?

What is a characteristic of self-managed teams?

What is one potential advantage of virtual teams?

Which stage of group development involves forming initial relationships?

What is an implication of diversity for group effectiveness?

Which of these accurately describes problem-solving teams?

What is one of the key responsibilities of a formal leader in a team setting?

Which characteristic of team members is considered beneficial for team performance?

What type of roles ensure that tasks are accomplished within a team?

What is a significant outcome when a team conducts periodic self-assessments?

Why is having diverse team members important for a team's success?

What do group norms primarily help to clarify within a team?

During which stage of group development is intra-group conflict most likely to occur?

What is one reason norms are enforced within a group?

Which factor does NOT contribute to the development of group norms?

What is a characteristic of the Performing stage in group development?

What is meant by 'primacy' in the context of group norm development?

How do group norms generally impact member behavior?

What is true about the progression through the five-stage model of group development?

What characterizes the first phase of group activity in the Punctuated-Equilibrium Model?

In the Punctuated-Equilibrium Model, when does the transition to a second phase occur?

Which characteristic is NOT associated with effective teams?

How do effective teams handle disagreement among members?

What is the goal of communication in effective teams?

What aspect indicates shared leadership in effective teams?

What is a critical element of participation in effective teams?

What component is crucial for the clarity of roles in effective teams?

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