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An individual member of a group who does not subscribe to the group's norms is a |
| | A) | Deviant |
| | B) | Blocker |
| | C) | Dominator |
| | D) | Aggressor |
| | E) | Avoider |
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Which of the following is not generally referenced as a static aspect of group dynamics? |
| | A) | Activities |
| | B) | Purpose |
| | C) | Name |
| | D) | Constitutional structure |
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The pattern of interactions among group members as a group develops and achieves goals is defined as |
| | A) | Intellectual capacity |
| | B) | Composition diversity |
| | C) | Group dynamics |
| | D) | None of the above |
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The characteristics of an organization's environment include |
| | A) | Competitive pressures |
| | B) | Information technology |
| | C) | Management philosophy |
| | D) | Business strategy |
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Group performance is strongly measured by such factors as |
| | A) | learning curve |
| | B) | preference |
| | C) | flexibility |
| | D) | centralization |
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Advances in computer technology and software, such as the Internet, groupware, and email enable the |
| | A) | decentralized groups to outperform others |
| | B) | a more decentralized communication structure |
| | C) | better decisions and greater member satisfaction |
| | D) | larger teams to work on projects |
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The most popular members of group are said to assume |
| | A) | relationship roles |
| | B) | individual roles |
| | C) | task roles |
| | D) | none of the above |
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Sometimes individuals act in a manner that is detrimental to group performance. These individual roles include |
| | A) | evaluator, critic, timekeeper |
| | B) | observer, commentator, follower |
| | C) | avoider, recognition seeker, dominator |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The following role greatly influences all factors that determine group development and performance |
| | A) | covert role players |
| | B) | scapegoat |
| | C) | recorder |
| | D) | leader |
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Ringleman found that the effort extended by a group was less than the sum of individual efforts. This effect is known as |
| | A) | free riding |
| | B) | social loafing |
| | C) | performance monitoring |
| | D) | performance consequences |
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The behavior of group members must be considered as a system of behavior. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Context refers to the environment in which groups operate. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Most argue that effective work groups range in size from 13-15 members. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Advances in computer technology and software, are enabling larger teams to work on projects. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Triads are a balanced example for all groups as they evenly divide by thirds. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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