MAN 2021 Test 3 Questions And
Correct Answers.
In terms of group performance, the idea that "the whole is more than the sum of its parts" is
the fundamental point in the concept of - Answer Synergy
Joanna a manager, is responsible for organizing a team for the development of a new product.
What is the MOST important thing that Joanna should do if she wants to create synergy in this
team? - Answer Bring in members with complementary skills relevant to the work
Which of the following should managers do to take advantage of the potential for synergy in
groups? - Answer Appoint members with complementary skills
Another name for a task force is a(n): - Answer Ad HOC Committee
Which of the following is a major problem that self-managed work teams can encounter? -
Answer Disciplining team members
A group of employees at Swift Motors has initiated a marathon run with the aim of raising funds
for the maintenance of a children's park at Chicago. This group can be defined as a(n); - Answer
Interest Group
A task force submits its final report on the project on which the group has been working. At
which stage is this group operating? - Answer Adjourning
When there is high conformity and low deviance in a group, the group's performance is likely to
be: - Answer Low because the group fails to change dysfunctional norms
Which of the following is MOST likely to result in high performance by a group: - Answer
Moderate conformity/ Moderate deviance
Sam is a student in Dr. Arthur's Principles of Management course, in which team projects are
assigned. In addition to his full-time course load, Sam also works 30 hours a week so that he
does not have to borrow money for tuition, books, and living expenses. Sam likes courses with
group projects because he knows he can team up with good students who will work hard on the
projects. He will undoubtedly miss some of his group's out-of-class meetings. What can Dr.
Arthur do to help groups deal with students in Sam's situation? - Answer Keep group
small/make individual contribute to group
Correct Answers.
In terms of group performance, the idea that "the whole is more than the sum of its parts" is
the fundamental point in the concept of - Answer Synergy
Joanna a manager, is responsible for organizing a team for the development of a new product.
What is the MOST important thing that Joanna should do if she wants to create synergy in this
team? - Answer Bring in members with complementary skills relevant to the work
Which of the following should managers do to take advantage of the potential for synergy in
groups? - Answer Appoint members with complementary skills
Another name for a task force is a(n): - Answer Ad HOC Committee
Which of the following is a major problem that self-managed work teams can encounter? -
Answer Disciplining team members
A group of employees at Swift Motors has initiated a marathon run with the aim of raising funds
for the maintenance of a children's park at Chicago. This group can be defined as a(n); - Answer
Interest Group
A task force submits its final report on the project on which the group has been working. At
which stage is this group operating? - Answer Adjourning
When there is high conformity and low deviance in a group, the group's performance is likely to
be: - Answer Low because the group fails to change dysfunctional norms
Which of the following is MOST likely to result in high performance by a group: - Answer
Moderate conformity/ Moderate deviance
Sam is a student in Dr. Arthur's Principles of Management course, in which team projects are
assigned. In addition to his full-time course load, Sam also works 30 hours a week so that he
does not have to borrow money for tuition, books, and living expenses. Sam likes courses with
group projects because he knows he can team up with good students who will work hard on the
projects. He will undoubtedly miss some of his group's out-of-class meetings. What can Dr.
Arthur do to help groups deal with students in Sam's situation? - Answer Keep group
small/make individual contribute to group
