SPS210 - C9 (After Class Quiz)

What is the definition of a group?

• A collection of individuals who do not interact

• A formal organization with a strict hierarchy

• A group of two or more people who interact and maintain consistent relationships

• A team of athletes competing against each other

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

• Members share the same goals

• Members interact with each other

• Members are always friends

• Members maintain consistent relationships

What type of group is formed to complete a specific task?

• Command Group

• Task Group

• Interest Group

• Friendship Group

Why do people join groups?

• To avoid responsibilities

• To satisfy shared interests and fulfill social needs

• To compete against each other

• To isolate themselves from others

What is a key difference between groups and teams?

• Teams are informal, while groups are formal

• Teams depend on individual performance and collaboration, while groups do not

• Groups have a leader, while teams do not

• Groups are always larger than teams

Which stage of team development involves members getting to know each other?

• Performing

• Norming

• Forming

• Storming

What method can be used to measure team cohesion?

• Interviews only

• Sociograms or questionnaires

• Observation only

• Performance metrics only

What is social loafing?

• Decreased effort when working in a group

• Working harder alone than in a group

• A method of team evaluation

• Increased effort when working in a group

Which factor does NOT determine team cohesiveness?

• Number of competitions won

• Size of the group

• Time spent together

• Degree of difficulty in joining the team

What is team cohesiveness?

• The ability of team members to work independently

• The extent to which team members want to be part of the team and work together

• The physical strength of team members

• The number of members in a team