Week 8 Answers
- Which of the following is NOT a principle of group dynamics as discussed by Dorwin Carl Wright?
a. The more attractive a group is to its members, the greater its influence.
b. Information relating to change must be shared by all relevant people in the group.
c. Group members with diverse opinions should be excluded to avoid conflict.
d. Strong pressure for change can be created by fostering a shared perception of the need for change.
Answer: C
- Forming stage of Tuckman’s stages of group development is characterized by a strong sense of group identity and camaraderie.
a. True
b. False
Answer: B
- According to Social Identity Theory, why do people have emotional reactions to the failure or success of their group?
a. They fear punishment for group failure.
b. They are naturally competitive.
c. Their self-esteem is tied to the group’s performance.
d. They are empathetic to other group members.
Answer: C
- Which group dynamics theory suggests that individuals are drawn to groups based on shared attitudes towards common objects and goals?
a. Propinquity Theory
b. Balance Theory
c. Exchange Theory
d. Homan’s Theory
Answer: B
- Which of the following is NOT a class of group norms typically found in organizations?
a. Performance Norms
b. Appearance Norms
c. Leadership Norms
d. Allocation of resources norms
Answer: C
- What is the term for the tendency of individuals to put in less effort when working in a group compared to working alone?
a. Social loafing
b. Groupthink
c. Group-shift
d. Deviant workplace behavior
Answer: A
- Which of the following strategies is recommended for effective group decision-making?
a. Strive for homogeneity in group composition.
b. Appoint a strategic dissenter.
c. Discourage independent opinion collection.
d. Rely heavily on experts.Answer: B
- The case study about the housing bubble and collapse illustrates which group dynamic?
a. Groupthink
b. Role behavior
c. Status hierarchy
d. Herd behaviorAnswer: D
- What is the definition of teamwork?
a. The sum of individual efforts by team members.
b. The combined efforts of team members working cohesively towards a common goal.
c. The individual performances of team members working independently.
d. The competition among team members to achieve personal goalsAnswer: B
- Which of the following is NOT a primary benefit of implementing work teams?
a. Improved employee motivation
b. Positive synergy
c. Increased individual recognition
d. Improved turnoverAnswer: C
