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Management
Connect answers Quiz 13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Administrative oversight given to self-managed teams does not typically include _____ | initiating change |
| A data processing group is an example of a(n) _____. | production team |
| Members of a team develop their ______ based on the expectations of the team, of the organization, and of themselves | roles |
| The question the group is asking during the forming stage of group development is _____ | "Why are we here?" |
| Who are typical members of continuous improvement teams? | volunteers or workers and supervisors |
| Which of the following is not a reason to enforce norms? | to create a written document of behavioral guidelines for new employees |
| Rebecca asked Gavin, one of her team members, to purposefully think of and voice criticisms as the group discussed a popular idea to open a branch office in another state. This is an example of the use of _____ | devil's advocacy |
| The group development stage in which individuals test the leader's policies and assumptions as they try to determine how they fit into the power structure is the ______ stage | storming |
| Paige missed deadline and her boss, Linda, is upset. She will have to explain to the client why the project is behind. Linda thinks she may say something she'll regret if she talks to Paige about this, so she decides to wait. Linda is using the: | avoiding conflict-handling style. |
| At Allen and Thomas Architects, a group of designers are developing the first drawings for a proposed multiuse office development in an older section of a large city that is being revitalized. What type of work team is this group | project team |
| Which of the following is not a disadvantage of larger groups? | more division of labor |
| During the performing stage of team development, the group answers the question _____ | "Can we do the job properly?" |
| In which of the following conditions should constructive conflict be stimulated? | The group seems to have inertia and be apathetic. |
| Which of the following is not characteristic of workgroups with excessive conflict? | creativity |
| Larry proposed the purchase of a new Epson copier to his boss. Amir said that he has always used and liked Xerox copiers, but when he thinks about it later, he realizes he does not really feel strongly about it. Amir should probably adopt a(n): | accommodating conflict-handling style |
| Which of the following is an important aspect when creating a self-managed team? | Use some form of team compensation. |
| During the forming stage, the leader should _____. | allow people to socialize and become acquainted |
| The disadvantage of the ______ conflict-handling style is that it is very time-consuming. | collaborating |
| Since hard feelings about group leadership and assignments had passed, Robin's group recently seemed to be relating much better. At the meeting tomorrow she should take advantage of this moment by _____. | helping the team identify group goals and values |
| Which of the following is a disadvantage of smaller groups? | unfair work distribution |