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1

The work group portrayed by the video case scenario is ineffective at this point. The members are failing to meet deadlines and are allowing personal issues to influence their work performance. What would be the first essential step in developing this group into an effective team?
A)Analyzing skills of the leader
B)Establishing who will lead the group
C)Urging employees to act as good team players
D)Delegating assignments to subordinates within the departments managed by the group members
2

The members of this group do not appear to be bound together by the requirements of this project. As a result of this, it could be stated the members of this particular group seem to be lacking in ____________.
A)cohesiveness
B)task roles
C)groupthink
D)innovativeness
3

Effective teams differ from effective groups. The individuals portrayed in the video comprise a group and not a team at this point. Which of the following is not a criterion for a team?
A)The leadership is shared.
B)Problem solving is delegated by members to subordinates.
C)Effectiveness is measured by the collective outcomes.
D)Performance accountability shifts to both individual and collective members.
4

All of the following could be utilized by group leader Tanney in building trust within the group except ________________________.
A)conducting business with fairness
B)demonstrating competence
C)being consistent
D)being indecisive
5

If the members of this group all agree to a suggestion presented by one member, simply because they did not wish to "rock the group's boat" even though they truly do not believe the suggestion is viable, it could be stated the members are falling under the influence of ______________.
A)social loafing
B)groupthink
C)ostracism
D)cross-functionalism
6

It is evident this group needs to develop competencies in order to evolve into an effective team. Of the following, which would not be considered a team competency?
A)Facilitates task conflict
B)Promotes a positive team environment
C)Orients members to the problem-solving situations
D)Encourages task conflict





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