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Higher AIT - Effective Teams

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Meredith Belbin was known for his theories on . . .
a)
health and safety
b)
motivation
c)
working practices
d)
teamworking
2.
According to Meredith Belbin, the most effective number of people in a team is . .
a)
2-3
b)
8-10
c)
4-6
d)
5-7
3.

In Meredith Belbin's theory of teams, which role does this describe?

"The person who has specialist expertise and/or skills"

a)

The Go-Getter

b)

The Finisher

c)

The Organiser

d)

The Specialist

4.
How many roles did Belbin identify within a successful team?
a)
9
b)
6
c)
4
d)
5
5.
What factors are important when deciding on the composition of a team?
a)
Level of salary and annual bonuses
b)
Personality, strengths, interests
c)
The length of service to the organisation
d)
Attendance and disciplinary record
6.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy which will result in a successful team?

a)

Members are encouraged to help and support each other when working on tasks

b)

Ensure all members know what the goals and targets of the team are

c)

Ensure the team leader has responsibility for all tasks

d)

Ensure the views of all participants are used to support decision making

7.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good leader?
a)
They allow team members to solve their own conflicts and disagreements
b)
They provide all the resources required to complete the tasks
c)
They allow each team member to express their views
d)
They set out clear guidelines for the team to follow
8.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good leadership?
a)
All team members will be more motivated and satisfied at work
b)
Deadlines are sometimes missed or achieved later than planned
c)
The team is more productive due to the positive relationships developed
d)
Better decisions are made as a result of improved communication
9.
Being a member of a team benefits an individual because . . .
a)
They can influence other team members' decisions
b)
They can delegate tasks to other team members
c)
They can concentrate on completing tasks individually
d)
They can benefit from sharing ideas and knowledge with one another
10.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using teams in an organisation?
a)
Staff become more flexible and are able to cover for absent colleagues
b)
More supervision by management is required which increases costs
c)
Job satisfaction increases and staff turnover is lower
d)
Teams take more risks which gives the firm an advantage over competitors
11.
Teamwork creates 'synergy'.  What does this mean?
a)
The combined efforts of team members results in greater combined output
b)
Targets and deadlines are consistently met
c)
All resources are available when needed
d)
Communication and group identity is enhanced
12.

Which of the following is NOT a skill or quality of an effective team member

a)

Supportive of other team members, working together to achieve team goals

b)

Able to put personal disputes aside and minimise conflict between team members

c)

Able to communicate both verbally and in writing, so other team members will be able to understand

d)

Unwilling to learn and develop, as reluctant to take on additional responsibilities

13.

Which of Tuckman's Stages of Team Development are described below?


"Members compete for roles within the team. There could be some disputes, competitiveness and power struggles as each member secures their role within the team"

a)

Storming

b)

Norming

c)

Performing

d)

Adjourning/Mourning

e)

Forming

14.

In Meredith Belbin's theory of teams, which role does this describe?

"This person is creative, imaginative and has the ability to solve problems"

a)

The Motivator

b)

The Organiser

c)

The Ideas Person

d)

The Team Player

15.

In Meredith Belbin's theory of teams, which role does this describe?

"The person who networks, develops contacts, explores opportunities and is able to access resources"

a)

The Go-Getter

b)

The Implementer

c)

The Checker

d)

The Organiser

16.

Which of Tuckman's Stages of Team Development are described below?


"The team is now settled and functioning highly effectively"

a)

Storming

b)

Norming

c)

Forming

d)

Performing

17.

Which of Tuckman's Stages of Team Development are described below?


"Team members start working together to undertake tasks and/or solve problems. Any conflict is resolved at this stage"

a)

Forming

b)

Storming

c)

Norming

d)

Performing

18.

Teams where the members do not work side-by-side require technology to support their productivity.


Which of the following methods can help them to do so? (There are four correct answers to select!)

a)

Web conferencing allows staff to have face-to-face meetings, view reactions and emotions of participants

b)

File servers that can only be accessed within the organisation's HQ

c)

Chat apps (such as Microsoft Teams) which allows more informal communication which allows discussion on work completed

d)

Cloud storage which is used to store files that can be accessed via the internet using a password

e)

Virtual whiteboards allow real-time collaboration of ideas across the team (e.g. drawings)

19.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of team working to an individual?

a)

Increased job satisfaction, morale and motivation

b)

Lower chance of promotion

c)

Higher pay and bonuses

d)

Shared knowledge and skills

20.

In Meredith Belbin's theory of teams, which role does this describe?


"This person monitors and evaluates the work of the team and ensures that all tasks have been carried out correctly"

a)

The Finisher

b)

The Checker

c)

The Specialist

d)

The Implementer