MAPIO - TB2 - week 2 - groups and teams

According to Katzenbach and Smith (2005), what distinguishes a team from a group?

• The number of members

• Shared commitment to a common purpose

• Presence of a designated leader

• Similar personalities among members

Which of the following is a common disadvantage of teams?

• Faster individual decision-making

• Increased autonomy

• Potential for slower processes due to coordination time

• Creative risk-taking

Which of the following is NOT one of Tuckman’s stages of group development?

• Storming

• Performing

• Delegating

• Norming

According to Belbin (1992), which team role is responsible for generating new ideas?

• Coordinator

• Shaper

• Plant

• Implementer

What can groupthink lead to?

• Poor decision-making due to pressure for consensus

• Increased diversity of thought within teams

• Individuals questioning the dominant group opinion

• More creative problem-solving

Which of the following best describes social loafing?

• Increased effort in a group

• Reduced effort in a group

• Quick decision making

• Conforming to norms