Question 1

Which of the following best distinguishes a work team from a work group?

Accepted Answer

Work teams generate positive synergy through coordinated effort, while work groups may have neutral or negative synergy.

Question 2

A company is deciding whether to assign a project to a team or an individual. Which of the following questions should they consider to determine if a team is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Can the work be done better by one person?

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective team context?

Accepted Answer

Team identity

Question 4

A virtual team is most likely to face challenges related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Physical proximity and face-to-face communication

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'transactive memory systems' in team processes?

Accepted Answer

A process where team members collectively remember and coordinate knowledge and expertise.

Question 6

A team is experiencing frequent disagreements about how to approach their project, but members remain respectful and focused on the task. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Task conflict

Question 7

Which of the following is a key factor in team composition that can enhance creativity and problem-solving?

Accepted Answer

Diversity among team members

Question 8

A manager wants to encourage team players in her organization. Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy?

Accepted Answer

Rewarding individual achievement only

Question 9

Which of the following best defines 'team efficacy'?

Accepted Answer

The shared belief among team members in their collective ability to succeed

Question 10

A self-managed team is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Team members who take on managerial responsibilities such as planning and scheduling

Question 11

Which of the following is most likely to reduce social loafing in a team?

Accepted Answer

Assigning individual accountability for tasks

Question 12

A cross-functional team is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A team composed of members from different departments or areas of expertise

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a process variable that affects team effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Team cohesion

Question 14

A team with high 'team identity' is likely to:

Accepted Answer

Have members who feel a strong sense of belonging and commitment to the team

Question 15

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of large team size?

Accepted Answer

Greater risk of social loafing

Question 16

A team is struggling because members do not trust each other and are reluctant to share information. Which contextual factor is lacking?

Accepted Answer

Climate of trust

Question 17

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'reflexivity' in team processes?

Accepted Answer

The team regularly reviews and adjusts its strategies to improve performance

Question 18

An organization wants to increase the effectiveness of its teams by improving the match between members' skills and team roles. This approach focuses on which aspect of team composition?

Accepted Answer

Allocating roles

Question 19

Which of the following is most likely to be a benefit of a climate of trust within a team?

Accepted Answer

Greater willingness to share information and collaborate

Question 20

A team is composed of members from different cultural backgrounds, which sometimes leads to misunderstandings but also brings a variety of perspectives. This scenario best illustrates the impact of which team composition factor?

Accepted Answer

Cultural differences

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