Question 1. Which one of the following is not a recommended step for effective group decision making?
-assign blame for the cause of the problem
-analyze the cause
-plan for implementation
-provide for evaluation and accountability
Question 2. A cross-functional team is composed of:
-three different project groups.
-two supervisors along with other team members.
-members from different units of the organization.
-members from the same unit of the organization.
Question 3. A group has achieved synergy when:
-all members agree on a course of action.
-each member agrees with a problem solution.
-members are solving problems at an above-average rate.
-the total output exceeds the sum of individual contributions.
Question 4. The decision making step in which the group comes to agreement on the nature of the problem is called:
-identify the problem.
-analyze the cause.
-search for alternative solutions.
-clarify the problem.
Question 5. Which one of the following techniques is particularly recommended when you need to know how people would react to the alternatives to the problem at hand?
-group brainstorming
-private brainstorming
-general problem-solving group
-nominal group technique
Question 6. A major contributor to the team worker role is to:
-screen new members for the group.
-spark the creativity of group members.
-build relationships within the group.
-challenge the thinking of the group.
Question 7. 1. Groupthink takes place because group members:
2. 3. -dislike individual problem solving.
4. 5. -strive extra hard to achieve consensus.
6. 7. -attempt to avoid conformity.
8. 9. -have feelings of inferiority.
Question 8. With a true team, the skills of members:
-are complementary.
-duplicate each other's.
-are rated on a one-to-ten scale.
-are opposite to those of the leader.
Question 9. Chuck occupies the coordinator role in a group, so he is likely to:
-carefully examine the group process.
-seek ways to hog recognition.
-clarify goals and promote decision making.
-form alliances with the group leader.
Question 10. The political decision model assumes that when making a decision, people:
-try to satisfy the demands of as many people as possible.
-follow the scientific model closely.
-inevitably make poor decisions.
-are trying to satisfy their self-interests.
Question 11. What are the guidelines for the brainstorming process? Identify two problems on or off the job for which you think brainstorming would be effective.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. Please reference a source using APA format style.
Question 12. What are the disadvantages of group work and teamwork? What should the other team members do when they uncover a social loafer?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. Please reference a source using APA format style.