MBA 704 McLaughlin Test 4 Questions
With Detailed Answers
Group - Answer-Widely recognized as an important sociological and social
psychological unit of analysis in the study of organizational behavior
/.Group Dynamics - Answer-Interactions and forces among group members in social
situations
/.Group Dynamic and study of organizational behavior - Answer-Focus is on the
dynamics of members of both formal or informal work groups and now, teams in the
organization
/.if a group exists in an organization, its members: - Answer-- Are motivated to join
-Perceive the group as a unified unit of interacting people
-Contribute in various amounts to the group processes
-Reach agreements and have disagreements through various forms of interaction
/.Group Dynamics-Kurt Lewin - Answer-describes how a group should be organized and
conducted
/.Propinquity - Answer-people affiliate with one another due to spatial or geographical
proximity
ex. students sitting next to each other in a class are more likely to form a group rather
than those sitting at opposite ends of the room.
/.Propinquity drawback - Answer-It is not analytical and does not begin to explain some
of the complexities of group formation and the modern development of globalization and
electronic, online networking and telecommuting.
/.Activities, interactions, and sentiments - Answer-the more activities people share, the
more interactions they have, or the stronger the sentiments, the more of the other two
elements
/.Balance Theory - Answer-people are attracted to one another on the basis of similar
attitudes toward common objectives and goals
/.Role in balance theory - Answer-both propinquity and interaction play a role in
___________
/.Exchange Theory - Answer-where a minimum positive level (rewards greater than
costs) of an outcome must exist in order for attraction or group affiliation to take place
,/.Role in Exchange Theory - Answer-Propinquity, interaction and common attitudes all
have roles in ______________ __________________
/.Stages of Group Development - Answer-forming, storming, norming, performing,
adjourning (FSNPA)
/.Forming (Group Development) - Answer-This initial stage is marked by uncertainty and
even confusion. Group members are not sure about the purpose, structure, task, or
leadership of the group.
/.Storming (Group Development) - Answer-This stage of development, as indicated by
the term, is characterized by conflict and confrontation. (In the usually emotionally
charged atmosphere, there may be considerable disagreement and conflict among the
members about roles and duties.)
/.Norming (Group Development) - Answer-The members begin to settle into cooperation
and collaboration. They have a "we" feeling with high cohesion, group identity, and
camaraderie
/.Performing (Group Development) - Answer-This is the stage where the group is fully
functioning and devoted to effectively accomplishing the tasks agreed on in the norming
stage
/.Adjourning (Group Development) - Answer-This represents the end of the group,
which in ongoing, permanent groups will never be reached. However, for project teams
or task forces with a specific objective, once the objective is accomplished, the group
will disband or have a new composition, and the stages will start over again.
/.Group Formation - Answer-Economics
Security
Social
Punctuated Equilibrium Model
/.Economics (Group Formation) - Answer-Individuals take advantage of group incentive
pay plan
/.Security (Group Formation) - Answer-Individuals join group for united front
/.Social (Group Formation) - Answer-Individuals have a strong desire for affiliation
/.Punctuated Equilibrium Model - Answer-Target or mission set that is not easily altered
because of inertia; characterized by equilibrium
, Recognition that tactics must change for mission achievement; characterized by
punctuated bursts of activity to complete task
/.Types of Groups - Answer-Primary
Coalitions
Membership
Reference
In-Group/Out-Group
/.Primary Type of Group - Answer--has to be small enough for fairly consistent
interaction/communications to occur face to face or electronically
-Different from small group because it also has to have a feeling of comradeship, loyalty
and a sense of values among members
/.True - Answer-T/F- Primary groups are small groups but not all small groups aren't
primary groups
/.Coalition Type of Group - Answer--Interacting group and deliberately constructed for a
reason
-Independent of formal organizational structure and lacking formal internal structure
-Mutual perception of membership and focused on issues relevant to members
/.Membership Type of Group - Answer-Something individuals belong to
/.Reference Type of Group - Answer-Something individuals want to belong to
/.In-Group/Out-Group Type of Group - Answer-Those that have or share dominant
values and those that are outside looking in
/.Committees - Answer-Formally designated work groups
/.Implications from research - Answer-Individual Effectiveness
Organizational Effectiveness
Highly cohesive group with positive leadership may have highest possible productivity
(e.g. Hawthorne Studies of relay room vs. bank wiring room)
/.Individual Effectiveness - Answer-Help employees learn about organization and self,
gain new skills, obtain rewards, and fulfill social needs
/.Organizational Effectiveness - Answer-Provide more ideas and skills, improve decision
making and control, and help facilitate change
/.Group Cohesion Increased - Answer-By goal agreement, frequency of interaction,
personal attractiveness, competition with other groups and favorable evaluations
With Detailed Answers
Group - Answer-Widely recognized as an important sociological and social
psychological unit of analysis in the study of organizational behavior
/.Group Dynamics - Answer-Interactions and forces among group members in social
situations
/.Group Dynamic and study of organizational behavior - Answer-Focus is on the
dynamics of members of both formal or informal work groups and now, teams in the
organization
/.if a group exists in an organization, its members: - Answer-- Are motivated to join
-Perceive the group as a unified unit of interacting people
-Contribute in various amounts to the group processes
-Reach agreements and have disagreements through various forms of interaction
/.Group Dynamics-Kurt Lewin - Answer-describes how a group should be organized and
conducted
/.Propinquity - Answer-people affiliate with one another due to spatial or geographical
proximity
ex. students sitting next to each other in a class are more likely to form a group rather
than those sitting at opposite ends of the room.
/.Propinquity drawback - Answer-It is not analytical and does not begin to explain some
of the complexities of group formation and the modern development of globalization and
electronic, online networking and telecommuting.
/.Activities, interactions, and sentiments - Answer-the more activities people share, the
more interactions they have, or the stronger the sentiments, the more of the other two
elements
/.Balance Theory - Answer-people are attracted to one another on the basis of similar
attitudes toward common objectives and goals
/.Role in balance theory - Answer-both propinquity and interaction play a role in
___________
/.Exchange Theory - Answer-where a minimum positive level (rewards greater than
costs) of an outcome must exist in order for attraction or group affiliation to take place
,/.Role in Exchange Theory - Answer-Propinquity, interaction and common attitudes all
have roles in ______________ __________________
/.Stages of Group Development - Answer-forming, storming, norming, performing,
adjourning (FSNPA)
/.Forming (Group Development) - Answer-This initial stage is marked by uncertainty and
even confusion. Group members are not sure about the purpose, structure, task, or
leadership of the group.
/.Storming (Group Development) - Answer-This stage of development, as indicated by
the term, is characterized by conflict and confrontation. (In the usually emotionally
charged atmosphere, there may be considerable disagreement and conflict among the
members about roles and duties.)
/.Norming (Group Development) - Answer-The members begin to settle into cooperation
and collaboration. They have a "we" feeling with high cohesion, group identity, and
camaraderie
/.Performing (Group Development) - Answer-This is the stage where the group is fully
functioning and devoted to effectively accomplishing the tasks agreed on in the norming
stage
/.Adjourning (Group Development) - Answer-This represents the end of the group,
which in ongoing, permanent groups will never be reached. However, for project teams
or task forces with a specific objective, once the objective is accomplished, the group
will disband or have a new composition, and the stages will start over again.
/.Group Formation - Answer-Economics
Security
Social
Punctuated Equilibrium Model
/.Economics (Group Formation) - Answer-Individuals take advantage of group incentive
pay plan
/.Security (Group Formation) - Answer-Individuals join group for united front
/.Social (Group Formation) - Answer-Individuals have a strong desire for affiliation
/.Punctuated Equilibrium Model - Answer-Target or mission set that is not easily altered
because of inertia; characterized by equilibrium
, Recognition that tactics must change for mission achievement; characterized by
punctuated bursts of activity to complete task
/.Types of Groups - Answer-Primary
Coalitions
Membership
Reference
In-Group/Out-Group
/.Primary Type of Group - Answer--has to be small enough for fairly consistent
interaction/communications to occur face to face or electronically
-Different from small group because it also has to have a feeling of comradeship, loyalty
and a sense of values among members
/.True - Answer-T/F- Primary groups are small groups but not all small groups aren't
primary groups
/.Coalition Type of Group - Answer--Interacting group and deliberately constructed for a
reason
-Independent of formal organizational structure and lacking formal internal structure
-Mutual perception of membership and focused on issues relevant to members
/.Membership Type of Group - Answer-Something individuals belong to
/.Reference Type of Group - Answer-Something individuals want to belong to
/.In-Group/Out-Group Type of Group - Answer-Those that have or share dominant
values and those that are outside looking in
/.Committees - Answer-Formally designated work groups
/.Implications from research - Answer-Individual Effectiveness
Organizational Effectiveness
Highly cohesive group with positive leadership may have highest possible productivity
(e.g. Hawthorne Studies of relay room vs. bank wiring room)
/.Individual Effectiveness - Answer-Help employees learn about organization and self,
gain new skills, obtain rewards, and fulfill social needs
/.Organizational Effectiveness - Answer-Provide more ideas and skills, improve decision
making and control, and help facilitate change
/.Group Cohesion Increased - Answer-By goal agreement, frequency of interaction,
personal attractiveness, competition with other groups and favorable evaluations
