Groups and Teams

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a group?

• Two or more people

• Common goals

• Shared identity

• Competitive nature

Which of the following is an example of a formal group?

• A group of friends who play basketball every Saturday

• A group of coworkers who meet for lunch every day

• A team of employees working on a project assigned by their manager

• A group of volunteers working together on a community service project

Which of the following is NOT a stage of group development?

• Forming

• Norming

• Performing

• Disbanding

Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-performing team?

• Lack of trust between team members

• Absence of conflict

• Clear and measurable goals

• Lack of accountability

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects team cohesiveness?

• Group size

• Diversity of team members

• Level of competition

• Team member turnover

Which of the following is a benefit of forming diverse teams?

• Increased likelihood of groupthink

• Improved problem-solving skills

• Decreased creativity

• Decreased innovation

Which of the following is a type of team that is characterized by cross-functional members who work together on a specific project?

• Self-managed team

• Virtual team

• Project team

• Quality circle team

Which of the following is NOT a common method of team formation?

• Random assignment

• Self-selection

• Management selection

• Performance evaluation

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of virtual teams?

• Increased opportunities for face-to-face interaction

• Difficulty in building trust and rapport

• Reduced communication and collaboration

• Decreased flexibility and adaptability

Which of the following is a characteristic of a successful team leader?

• Micromanaging team members

• Taking credit for the team's success

• Providing clear direction and support

• Focusing solely on achieving individual goals.