Group Properties

What is the primary function of norms in a group?

• To increase conflicts

• To set behavioral expectations

• To remove individuality

• To eliminate teamwork

A group member who influences the behaviour of others based on an assigned position has which type of power?

• Referent power

• Expert power

• Legitimate power

• Coercive power

Which of the following describes the tendency of individuals to reduce effort when working in a group?

• Social facilitation

• Social loafing

• Groupthink

• Role conflict

What is the main purpose of roles within a group?

• To create conflict

• To define responsibilities and expectations

• To discourage participation

• To limit creativity

Which of the following is an example of role conflict?

• A) A manager is also expected to be a friend to employees

• B) A team member is promoted to a leadership role

Cohesiveness in a group leads to:

• Increased teamwork and cooperation

• Decreased productivity

• Increased absenteeism

• Higher turnover

Groupthink occurs when:

• Members critically evaluate decisions

• Members suppress dissenting opinions to maintain harmony

• The leader encourages different viewpoints

• The group lacks clear goals

Which of the following increases group cohesiveness?

• Large group size

• Clear group goals

• Increased conflict

• Lack of communication

In a formal workgroup, roles are typically:

• Spontaneously assigned

• Ambiguous and undefined

• Clearly structured and assigned

• Constantly changing without guidelines

Which of the following statements about group roles is TRUE?

• Roles in a group are always informal and unstructured

• Role perception refers to how others expect an individual to behave in a given role

• Individuals perform better in a group when roles are unclear

• Roles do not influence group dynamics