BCOMM EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS
This year, Summaiya, worked really hard to figure out each salesperson's strengths and
give them a role that complemented those talents. Everyone knew what they were
supposed to do and, by working together, each team member beat their personal sales
record and the Plano branch was the top performer of the entire company. This is an
example of ______. - Answers - Synergy
ch 8 q: 2
As the new VP of Sales at The Qadri Company, Connor is planning to reorganize the
sales teams. He's working on his slide deck and thinking about how to explain the
change and explain his vision. He makes sure to talk about the positive outcomes of this
change that employees will see as important. Specifically, he explains how the
reorganization will allow for more collaboration and time for skill development/training
for those who seek it. Connor is ________ when he introduces the change - Answers -
highlighting the values
ch 7
As a group leader, it is a good idea to express your preference for a particular solution
early in the group's deliberations. - Answers - False
ch 8 q: 3
A board of trustees at a university approve a decision to allow parental leave regardless
of gender is an example of what system of inclusion? - Answers - Organizational
ch 9 q: 3
Which of the following is NOT a description of a mission?
A. A mental model of an ideal future state
B. What the organization does
The "what & how" for an organization
C. A plan for how to achieve the organization's vision
D. Trick question, all of these are descriptions of missions - Answers - A. A mental
model of an ideal future state
CH 7 Q: 1
When it comes to retaining employees, it is not enough to have a diverse organization, it
must be inclusive too. - Answers - True
ch 9
, At your new job, you notice the company's vision statement talks about employees as
"co-workers" and "team members." This is an example of - Answers - using inclusive
language
ch 7 q: 4
A team built with complementary strengths can be more effective than teams that are
not. - Answers - True
ch 6 q: 2
Putting your phone down when talking to a concerned out-group member is an example
of monitoring nonverbal cues. - Answers - True
ch 10 q: 4
Sim started a new job but hasn't met his coworkers in person because they are remote
working. Because his coworkers have been at the company for 3+ years, they know
each other well and have a lot of inside jokes. Sim feels isolated and doesn't identify
with his team members. It sounds like Sim is a(n) __________. - Answers - out-group
member
ch 10 q: 1
Andre is very good at mediating disputes in your department. Frequently, you ask him to
listen to team members and help resolve disputes. He loves doing tasks like these and
knows he does them well. That is a relief since you don't feel like you are great at
mediating, and you find it exhausting. For Andre, mediation is a(n) _______; for you, it
is a(n) _________ based on the 4M Model. - Answers - realized strength; weakness
ch 6 q: 4
Rahel's executive team is working on the new vision statement for the company. The
group is confused about the difference between a vision and a mission. Rahel explains
that the vision is like the organization's purpose statement that explains how to achieve
the organization's mission. - Answers - False
ch 7 q: 1
Unrealized strengths are personal attributes that are ______. - Answers - less visible
ch 6 q: 4
The equation for developing a strength is ______. - Answers - talent X investment
ch 6 q: 1
This year, Summaiya, worked really hard to figure out each salesperson's strengths and
give them a role that complemented those talents. Everyone knew what they were
supposed to do and, by working together, each team member beat their personal sales
record and the Plano branch was the top performer of the entire company. This is an
example of ______. - Answers - Synergy
ch 8 q: 2
As the new VP of Sales at The Qadri Company, Connor is planning to reorganize the
sales teams. He's working on his slide deck and thinking about how to explain the
change and explain his vision. He makes sure to talk about the positive outcomes of this
change that employees will see as important. Specifically, he explains how the
reorganization will allow for more collaboration and time for skill development/training
for those who seek it. Connor is ________ when he introduces the change - Answers -
highlighting the values
ch 7
As a group leader, it is a good idea to express your preference for a particular solution
early in the group's deliberations. - Answers - False
ch 8 q: 3
A board of trustees at a university approve a decision to allow parental leave regardless
of gender is an example of what system of inclusion? - Answers - Organizational
ch 9 q: 3
Which of the following is NOT a description of a mission?
A. A mental model of an ideal future state
B. What the organization does
The "what & how" for an organization
C. A plan for how to achieve the organization's vision
D. Trick question, all of these are descriptions of missions - Answers - A. A mental
model of an ideal future state
CH 7 Q: 1
When it comes to retaining employees, it is not enough to have a diverse organization, it
must be inclusive too. - Answers - True
ch 9
, At your new job, you notice the company's vision statement talks about employees as
"co-workers" and "team members." This is an example of - Answers - using inclusive
language
ch 7 q: 4
A team built with complementary strengths can be more effective than teams that are
not. - Answers - True
ch 6 q: 2
Putting your phone down when talking to a concerned out-group member is an example
of monitoring nonverbal cues. - Answers - True
ch 10 q: 4
Sim started a new job but hasn't met his coworkers in person because they are remote
working. Because his coworkers have been at the company for 3+ years, they know
each other well and have a lot of inside jokes. Sim feels isolated and doesn't identify
with his team members. It sounds like Sim is a(n) __________. - Answers - out-group
member
ch 10 q: 1
Andre is very good at mediating disputes in your department. Frequently, you ask him to
listen to team members and help resolve disputes. He loves doing tasks like these and
knows he does them well. That is a relief since you don't feel like you are great at
mediating, and you find it exhausting. For Andre, mediation is a(n) _______; for you, it
is a(n) _________ based on the 4M Model. - Answers - realized strength; weakness
ch 6 q: 4
Rahel's executive team is working on the new vision statement for the company. The
group is confused about the difference between a vision and a mission. Rahel explains
that the vision is like the organization's purpose statement that explains how to achieve
the organization's mission. - Answers - False
ch 7 q: 1
Unrealized strengths are personal attributes that are ______. - Answers - less visible
ch 6 q: 4
The equation for developing a strength is ______. - Answers - talent X investment
ch 6 q: 1
