. Which of the following statements aboutcompliance is correct? (Points : 1) Compliance is externally imposed, often by the expectations and intentions of members.
Compliance is internally imposed, often by the expectations and intentions of members.
Compliance is internally imposed, often by the promises or threats of strong rewards or punishments.
Compliance is externally imposed, often by the promises or threats of strong rewards or punishments.
| Question 2. 2. For example, when members at a group meeting declaim the actions of another member, one after another, culminating in expelling that member from the group, we have seen a collective not a(n) ____________ application of power. (Points : 1) |
abusive
group
individual
spontaneous |
| Question 3. 3. Some factors that increase social loafing include the following: (Points : 1) |
group size, anonymity, unstructured environment, and high task clarity.
group size, anonymity, unstructured environment, low task clarity.
group size, anonymity, structured environment, low task clarity.
group size, anonymity, structured environment, high task clarity. |
| Question 4. 4. Situations that lower group members’ sense of self-esteem or self-efficacy induce more acceptance of group influence. Examples of these situations include ______________. (Points : 1) |
those that are not ambiguous
those that contain difficult or unfamiliar tasks
those that involve challenging tasks
those that are not composed of strangers |
| Question 5. 5. Whether our culture is collectivist or individualistic,_____________of us accept group influence, regardless of how ruggedly individualistic we may assert ourselves to be. (Points : 1) |
all
some
none
any |
| Question 6. 6. The general notion of _____________________ is to have a group generate as many imaginative ideas as possible. (Points : 1) |
brainstorming
idea generation
mind mapping
focus groups |
| Question 7. 7. We can define____________as the interpersonal processes that change group members’ initial thoughts, feelings, and behavior, typically in the direction of group goals. (Points : 1) |
group convergence
influence
conformity
cognitive divergence |
| Question 8. 8. Social facilitation effects usually pertain to co-actors, __________________________rather than to the interdependent division of labor that is likely to characterize groups. (Points : 1) |
who perform the same tasks at different times
who perform the same tasks at the same time
who perform the different tasks at the same time
who perform the different tasks at the different times |
| Question 9. 9. Which of the following is not a reason why groupthink occurs? (Points : 1) |
Group cohesion
Group isolation
Open leadership
Closed leadership |
| Question 10. 10. In reference to the phenomenon group polarization, discussion appears to___________attitudes, beliefs, values, judgments and perceptions. (Points : 1) |
moderate
intensify
shape
exemplify |
Structural sources of cohesion refer to properties in the group’s physical or social environment or regular, systematic _________________. (Points : 1) rewards that a group can offer to its members
ideas that a group can offer to its members
values that a group can offer to its members
interests that a group can offer to its members
| Question 2. 2. Common goals typically occur when official group goals coincide with goals that most of the membership holds. Which of the following describes the relationship between goals and cohesion? (Points : 1) |
Common group goals are another way to increase the present level of cohesion in a group.
Common group goals are another way to increase the likelihood of cohesion in a group.
Common group goals are another way to increase structural cohesion in a group.
Common group goals are another way to increase the development of cohesion in a group. |
| Question 3. 3. The potential membership group may offer the new member tangible or intangible rewards. Which of the following is not an example of a “tangible” benefit? (Points : 1) |
Money
Employee of the month award
Company vehicle
Company expense account |
| Question 4. 4. Equity theory (Adams), for example, postulates that individuals will try to achieve consistency between their______________ in their interactions with others. (Points : 1) |
intentions and goals
likeness and attitudes
costs and rewards
attitudes and customs |
| Question 5. 5. Different______________for group cohesion depend on the type of group and on the resources that the group and members can offer one another. (Points : 1) |
bases
factors
elements
determinants |
| Question 6. 6. Which of the following best describes the relationship between gender and groups? (Points : 1) |
Some researchers find men join more formal and intimate groups.
Some researchers find for women to join more formal and intimate groups.
Some researchers find for women to join more informal and intimate groups.
Some researchers find for men to join more informal and intimate groups. |
| Question 7. 7. If group goals diverge from organizational goals, not only may the group as a whole become less productive by organizational standards, it may also _______________. (Points : 1) |
reject those members who are not industrious by organizational standards
encourage those members who are industrious by organizational standards
reject those members who are industrious by organizational standards
reject those members who conform to organizational standards |
| Question 8. 8. Which of the following is accurate in reference to interpersonal sources of group cohesion? (Points : 1) |
Interpersonal sources of group cohesion depend on the opinions of individuals
Interpersonal sources of group cohesion depend on the characteristics of individuals.
Interpersonal sources of group cohesion depend on the traits of individuals.
Interpersonal sources of group cohesion depend on the attitudes of individuals. |
| Question 9. 9. _________________, in which some members contribute little but take at least their share of collective rewards, can damage team motivation. (Points : 1) |
Collective reliance
Collective loafing
Social loafing
Social reliance |
| Question 10. 10. Some groups, such as your family, are ______________, which means you were born or adopted into that group. (Points : 1) |
ascriptive
prescriptive
descriptive
receptive |
