Question 1

Mary notices that none of the other members of her group are working hard so she decides to lower her effort. Her behavior support the _____ theory of social loafing.

Accepted Answer

A)   free-rider
B)   individual dominance
C)   distraction
D)   sucker-effectE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

A conflict resolution strategy that involves a neutral third party who helps both sides reach a mutually agreeable solution is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   arbitration
B)   mediation
C)   compromising
D)   cooperative problem solvingE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

POWs who were isolated from other prisoners had a lower need to live than POWs housed with older soldiers. This negative emotional reaction demonstrates the need for:

Accepted Answer

A)   power
B)   common interests
C)   affiliation
D)   controlE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

What are the four factors that define a group?

Accepted Answer

multiple members that see them...

Question 5

A manager wants to increase the quality of his employee's decisions. He should have:

Accepted Answer

A)   some of them work in groups
B)   them work individually
C)   them work in groups
D)   none of these three answers will matterE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

When a group becomes too cohesive and insulated from outside help, _____ is likely to occur:

Accepted Answer

A)   social loafing
B)   social facilitation
C)   groupthink
D)   group conflictE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Lilly is working on a group project with three other students. The project is going great so Lilly decides to reduce her effort. The theory that best explains her social loafing is:

Accepted Answer

A)   free-rider
B)   individual dominance
C)   distraction
D)   sucker-effectE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Your text lists several sources of conflict. Which one is NOT listed as a source of conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)   Competition for resources
B)   Power
C)   Jurisdictional ambiguity
D)   PersonalityE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A _____ conflict style handles conflict in a win-lose fashion whereas a _____ style adopts give and take tactics.

Accepted Answer

A)   collaborative / forcing
B)   forcing / collaborative
C)   collaborative / compromising
D)   forcing / compromisingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Social impact theory is related to:

Accepted Answer

A)   group size
B)   group status
C)   communication structure
D)   group rolesE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Not having the group leader state his/her own position in the decision making process, and having the group leader promote open discussion and encourage group members to speak are ways to reduce the effects of:

Accepted Answer

A)   social loafing
B)   social inhibition
C)   evaluation apprehension
D)   groupthinkE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

What are the common reactions to conflict?

Accepted Answer

withdrawal
winning at all cost...

Question 13

What are the major reasons for conflict?

Accepted Answer

competition for resources
task...

Question 14

A conflict resolution strategy in which a neutral third party listens to all parties involved in a conflictand then makes a decision is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   mediation
B)   cooperative problem solving
C)   arbitration
D)   compromisingE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which source of conflict results when geographical boundaries or lines of authority are unclear?

Accepted Answer

A)   Competition of resources
B)   Task interdependence
C)   Jurisdictional ambiguity
D)   Communication barriersE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

A member of a small task force has decreased the amount of his individual effort on the group's task. He is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A)   social apprehension
B)   social facilitation
C)   social loafing
D)   individual dominanceE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

What factors affect group performance?

Accepted Answer

group cohesiveness
communicati...

Question 18

Although it can take a lot of time and effort, the best style for handling conflict is:

Accepted Answer

A)   collaborative
B)   compromising
C)   forcing
D)   interpersonalE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

What factors affect group cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

group homogeneity
st...

Question 20

Which of the following is true about the effect of individual dominance in a group.

Accepted Answer

A)   Group performance will almost always decrease due to individual dominance
B)   Group performance will increase if the dominating person is competent
C)   A dominating person really has relatively little effect on the group's performance
D)   Group performance will increase only if the leader is high in compassionE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 13: Group Behavior, Teams and Conflict

Not having the group leader state his/her own position in the decision making process, and having the group leader promote open discussion and encourage group members to speak are ways to reduce the effects of:

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Although it can take a lot of time and effort, the best style for handling conflict is:

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A member of a small task force has decreased the amount of his individual effort on the group's task. He is exhibiting:

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A conflict resolution strategy in which a neutral third party listens to all parties involved in a conflictand then makes a decision is called:

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What factors affect group performance?

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When a group becomes too cohesive and insulated from outside help, _____ is likely to occur:

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Lilly is working on a group project with three other students. The project is going great so Lilly decides to reduce her effort. The theory that best explains her social loafing is:

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Mary notices that none of the other members of her group are working hard so she decides to lower her effort. Her behavior support the _____ theory of social loafing.

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What factors affect group cohesiveness?

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What are the four factors that define a group?

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Which source of conflict results when geographical boundaries or lines of authority are unclear?

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A manager wants to increase the quality of his employee's decisions. He should have:

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Your text lists several sources of conflict. Which one is NOT listed as a source of conflict?

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Social impact theory is related to:

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A _____ conflict style handles conflict in a win-lose fashion whereas a _____ style adopts give and take tactics.

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A conflict resolution strategy that involves a neutral third party who helps both sides reach a mutually agreeable solution is known as:

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POWs who were isolated from other prisoners had a lower need to live than POWs housed with older soldiers. This negative emotional reaction demonstrates the need for:

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What are the common reactions to conflict?

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Which of the following is true about the effect of individual dominance in a group.

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What are the major reasons for conflict?

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