Lec2_Quiz_OB2

Role perception is how others believe a person should act in a given situation.

• False

• • True

Performance norms refer to the acceptable level of work within a group.

• True

• False

A small group is defined as having twelve or more members.

• • False

• 1. True

Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to work harder in a group than when alone.

• 1. True

• False

Cohesiveness is the degree to which group members are attracted to each other.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a source of status according to Status Characteristics Theory?

• • A) Power a person has over others

• • B) Ability to contribute to group goals

• • C) Personal characteristics

• • D) Educational background

Which class of norms deals with what group members should wear?

• • A) Performance norms

• • B) Appearance norms

• • C) Social arrangement norms

• • D) Role norms

To prevent social loafing, managers should:

• • A) Set individual goals

• • B) Increase group size

• • C) Distribute group rewards based on individual effort

• • D) Decrease intergroup competition

Which of the following is a way to increase group cohesiveness?

• • A) Make the group larger

• • B) Decrease time members spend together

• • C) Encourage agreement with group goals

• • D) Give individual rewards

Role conflict occurs when:

• • A) An individual’s view of how to act differs from others

• • B) There are too many members in a group

• • C) An individual is confronted by divergent role expectations

• • D) Group members do not agree on goals