2025 IP Quiz 7 : GROUP PROCESS IN WORK ORGANIZATIONS

What is the primary difference between a group and a team?

• A group works interdependently, while a team works independently

• A group shares information, while a team collaborates to achieve a goal

• A group has a common purpose, while a team does not

• A group always has strong communication, while a team does not

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-performing team?

• Clear goals

• Individual accountability only

• Strong collaboration

• Mutual trust and respect

What type of team consists of members from different departments working on a shared project?

• Functional team

• Self-managed team

• Cross-functional team

• Virtual team

A self-managed team is best described as a team that:

• Works under close supervision

• Has no leader

• Operates with little to no managerial oversight

• Focuses only on brainstorming ideas

What is the correct sequence of Tuckman's group development stages?

• Storming, Forming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning

• Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning

• Norming, Performing, Storming, Forming, Adjourning

• Performing, Storming, Forming, Norming, Adjourning

The 'Storming' stage in group development is characterized by:

• High levels of agreement and cooperation

• Conflict and struggle for power

• Task completion and high performance

• Disbanding of the team

Which of the following is a task-related role in a group?

• Encourager

• Harmonizer

• Coordinator

• Gatekeeper

What is the primary purpose of a harmonizer in a group?

• Keep track of team progress

• Mediate conflicts and maintain harmony

• Take charge and lead discussions

• Assign tasks to team members

Which decision-making method ensures that all members agree before making a decision?

• Majority vote

• Unanimous consensus

• Delegation

• Leader decides

A major disadvantage of group decision-making is:

• It leads to quicker decisions

• It allows for diverse viewpoints

• It can result in groupthink

• It eliminates conflicts