Team models recap

Which of these is not one of Belbin's team roles?

• Resource Investigator

• Disruptor

• Plant

• Shaper

Which of the models below focuses on how teams develop over time?

• Benne & Sheat

• Belbin

• Tuckman

• All of them

During which stage of Tuckman's team development model is productivity likely to be highest?

• Performing

• Storming

• Norming

• Forming

According to Belbin's team roles, a resource investigator is someone who...

• tends to be highly creative and good at solving problems in unconventional ways.

• brings in-depth knowledge of a key area to the team.

• helps the team to gel, identifies the work required and completes it on behalf of the team.

• uses their inquisitive nature and contacts to bring ideas back to the team.

What name is given to the category of roles in Benne and Sheat's theory that are often seen as unhelpful?

According to Belbin's team roles, all members of a team take on only one role- true or false?

• True

• False

Which of the following is a task role in Benne and Sheats’ classification?

• Encourager

• Gatekeeper

• Blocker

• Information seeker

Which Belbin role is most likely to ensure deadlines are met and work is completed to a high standard?

• Completer finisher

• Monitor evaluator

• Shaper

• Teamworker

What is the main focus of the 'Norming' stage in Tuckman’s model?

• Identifying roles and responsibilities

• Establishing trust and cohesion

• Resolving conflict

• Completing the project

What is a key characteristic of an effective team?

• High levels of competition among members

• Individual goals over team goals

• Clear role and responsibilities

• Frequent conflict