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Group Behavior Part 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who came up with the Stages of Group Development Theory?
a)

Gersick

b)

Ford

c)
Tuckman
d)

Shwartz

2.

Understanding that "teams" and "groups" are not synonymous is crucial. Despite their interchangeable use in common language, they carry distinct meanings.

a)
True
b)
False
3.

Could interdependence be considered a defining attribute of a group?

a)

Yes

b)

No

4.

____ groups are defined by the organization's structure.

a)

Informal

b)

command

c)

Friendship

d)

Interest

5.

Which one of the following group types is organizationally determined?

a)

a. job

b)

b. task

c)

c. work

d)

d. authority

6.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes interest groups?

a)

a. They are longer lasting than friendship groups.

b)

b. They develop because individual members have one or more common characteristics.

s.

c)

c. They are formed because of some common objective.

d)

d. They are governed by labor law

7.

Groups based on support for a given sports team are examples of what sort of group?

a)

A. booster

b)

B. interest

c)

C. friendship

d)

D. sports

8.

Which of the following is not one of the most common reasons people join groups?

a)

a. security

b)

b. status

c)

c. equity

d)

d. power

9.

Nina, Andrew and Kia work in different departments but often eat lunch together. They are an example of what type of group?

a)

a. formal

b)

b. informal

c)

c. command

d)

d. task

10.

The stabilization of group members is facilitated by creating an atmosphere of trust. Can you specify the stage at which this process starts?

a)

forming

b)

performing

c)

norming

d)

adjourning

11.

When should managers determine acceptable group behaviour, such as communication and meeting frequency?

a)

performing

b)

adjourning

c)

forming

d)

storming

12.

To build a cohesive group, it's essential to understand the stages that it may go through. One of the stages includes resistance and hostility. Knowing what to expect can help you navigate these challenges and lead your group to success. So, what is this critical stage called?

a)

forming

b)

adjourning

c)

storming

d)

norming

13.

An ideal stage of teamwork, according to Tuckman, is the _______stage

a)

adjourning

b)

forming

c)

norming

d)

performing

14.

The storming stage can be initiated by the leader or the coach

a)
True
b)
False
15.

Which stage in group development is characterized by uncertainty, excitement, anticipation, and optimism about meeting new members?

a)

a. norming

b)

b. storming

c)

c. forming

d)

d. performing

16.

Which is the stage of group development characterized by the development of close relationships and cohesiveness?

a)

A. storming

b)

B. norming

c)

C. performing

d)

D. forming

17.

During the forming stage, individuals are assessing whether they are compatible with the group and if they can fit in.

a)
True
b)
False
18.

When the group energy is focused on the task at hand, the group has moved to the _____ stage.

a)

A. storming

b)

B. norming

c)

C. adjourning

d)

D. performing

19.

The second stage of the five-stage group development model is characterized by ________.

a)

uncertainty about the purpose, structure, and leadership of the group

b)

cohesiveness and close relationships among members of the group

c)

intragroup conflict within the group

d)

strong feelings of group identity among members of the group

20.
What is the correct order for Tuckman's Stages of Group Development
a)
Forming, Norming, Storming, Adjourning, Performing
b)
Adjourning, Performing, Norming, Storming, Forming
c)
Forming, Storming, Norming, Ajouring, Performing
d)
Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning
21.
The adjourning stage of group development happens when the group is first created
a)
True
b)
False
22.

The six member making up an flight crew, what is it?

a)

Formal group

b)

Informal group

23.

A company is planning to launch a new product line so they have called all the departmental heads across the organization for meeting.

a)

Command Group

b)

Task Group

c)

Interest Groups

d)

Friendship Groups

24.

People who may or may not be aligned into command or task groups may affiliate to attain a specific objective which each is concerned. What is called?

a)

Interest groups

b)

Command groups

c)

Task groups

d)

Friendship groups

25.

Meet your project deadlines quickly with this model. It provides a precise sequence of steps for temporary groups to follow and unlock your team's full potential. Make it your go-to solution for project management. Which model are we discussing about?

a)

accelerated formation

b)

groupthink

c)

groupshift

d)

punctuated equilibrium