DEMC 1033 TUTORIAL 2

What defines a formal group within an organization?

• A group formed for social purposes

• A group defined by the organization's structure with designated work assignments

• A group that meets occasionally without a specific purpose

• A group of friends who interact at work

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

• Friends who eat lunch together daily

• An airline flight crew

• A team formed to tackle a specific project

• A group of employees interested in fishing

What is the main purpose of a task group?

• To create social connections at work

• To carry out a specific task that may cross command relationships

• To give employees a chance to interact informally

• To form groups based on similar hobbies

What is a characteristic of informal groups?

• Defined by organizational structure

• Directed toward achieving organizational goals

• Formed naturally to meet social needs

• Always temporary

Which type of informal group is formed based on shared interests?

• Command group

• Task group

• Interest group

• Project group

In the forming stage of group development, what do members typically focus on?

• Resolving conflicts

• Getting acquainted and understanding their roles

• Achieving high performance

• Disbanding the group

What is the main challenge in the storming stage of group development?

• Lack of resources

• Conflict among members

• Task completion

• Disbanding the group

During which stage of group development does a sense of unity and agreement on roles emerge?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Performing

At which stage of group development does the group reach peak performance?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Performing

What characterizes the adjourning stage of group development?

• The group begins to form

• Conflict among members is resolved

• The group disbands after task completion

• The group reaches high performance