MBA 704 McLaughlin Test 4 Questions And
Answers
Propinquity drawback 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 the more activities people share, the more
interactions they have, or the stronger the sentiments, the more of the other two elements
Balance Theory people are attracted to one another on the basis of similar attitudes toward
common objectives and goals
Role in balance theory both propinquity and interaction play a role in ___________
Exchange Theory 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 Propinquity, interaction and common attitudes all have roles in
______________ __________________
, MBA 704 McLaughlin Test 4 Questions And
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Stages of Group Development forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning
(FSNPA)
Forming (Group Development) 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) 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) The members begin to settle into cooperation and
collaboration. They have a "we" feeling with high cohesion, group identity, and camaraderie
Performing (Group Development) This is the stage where the group is fully functioning
and devoted to effectively accomplishing the tasks agreed on in the norming stage
, MBA 704 McLaughlin Test 4 Questions And
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Adjourning (Group Development) 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 Economics
Security
Social
Punctuated Equilibrium Model
Economics (Group Formation) Individuals take advantage of group incentive pay plan
Security (Group Formation) Individuals join group for united front
Social (Group Formation) Individuals have a strong desire for affiliation
, MBA 704 McLaughlin Test 4 Questions And
Answers
Punctuated Equilibrium Model 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 Primary
Coalitions
Membership
Reference
In-Group/Out-Group
Primary Type of Group -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
Answers
Propinquity drawback 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 the more activities people share, the more
interactions they have, or the stronger the sentiments, the more of the other two elements
Balance Theory people are attracted to one another on the basis of similar attitudes toward
common objectives and goals
Role in balance theory both propinquity and interaction play a role in ___________
Exchange Theory 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 Propinquity, interaction and common attitudes all have roles in
______________ __________________
, MBA 704 McLaughlin Test 4 Questions And
Answers
Stages of Group Development forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning
(FSNPA)
Forming (Group Development) 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) 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) The members begin to settle into cooperation and
collaboration. They have a "we" feeling with high cohesion, group identity, and camaraderie
Performing (Group Development) This is the stage where the group is fully functioning
and devoted to effectively accomplishing the tasks agreed on in the norming stage
, MBA 704 McLaughlin Test 4 Questions And
Answers
Adjourning (Group Development) 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 Economics
Security
Social
Punctuated Equilibrium Model
Economics (Group Formation) Individuals take advantage of group incentive pay plan
Security (Group Formation) Individuals join group for united front
Social (Group Formation) Individuals have a strong desire for affiliation
, MBA 704 McLaughlin Test 4 Questions And
Answers
Punctuated Equilibrium Model 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 Primary
Coalitions
Membership
Reference
In-Group/Out-Group
Primary Type of Group -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
