MADM 701 - MODULE 6 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS.
Group Dynamics - Correct Answer -Interactions and forces among group members in social
situations. Focuses on internal nature of groups, how they form, their structure and processes,
and how they function and affect members, the group, and the organization
Propinquity - Correct Answer -people affiliate with one another due to spatial or geographical
proximity
Activities, Interactions, Sentiments - Correct 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 - Correct Answer -people are attracted to one another on the basis of similar
attitudes toward common objectives and goals
Exchange Theory - Correct 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
Stages of Group Development - Correct Answer -Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing,
Adjourning
forming - Correct Answer -Initial stage with uncertainty and confusion; Members not sure of
purpose, structure, tasks, etc.
storming - Correct Answer -Often emotionally charged stage; Characterized by conflict about
roles and duties
norming - Correct Answer -Stage where group settles into cooperation and collaboration;
Characterized by high cohesion
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, performing - Correct Answer -Fully functioning stage; Members focused on effective task
completion
adjourning - Correct Answer -End of the group for temporary groups; Disbands or has new
composition and starts stages over again
economics - Correct Answer -Individuals take advantage of group incentive pay plan
security - Correct Answer -Individuals join group for united front
social - Correct Answer -Individuals have a strong desire for affiliation
Punctuated Equilibrium Model - Correct 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
primary group - Correct Answer -Similar to small group in that it has to be small enough for
fairly consistent interaction/communication to occur face to face or electronically; Different
than small group because it also has to have a feeling of comradeship, loyalty, and sense of
values among members; These groups are small groups but not all small groups are these
groups
Coalitions - Correct 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
reference - Correct Answer -those that individuals would like to belong to
In-Groups/Out-Groups - Correct Answer -those that have or share dominant values and those
that are outside looking in
membership - Correct Answer -those individuals belong to
Individual Effectiveness - Correct Answer -Help employees learn about organization and self,
gain new skills, obtain rewards, and fulfill social needs
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WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS.
Group Dynamics - Correct Answer -Interactions and forces among group members in social
situations. Focuses on internal nature of groups, how they form, their structure and processes,
and how they function and affect members, the group, and the organization
Propinquity - Correct Answer -people affiliate with one another due to spatial or geographical
proximity
Activities, Interactions, Sentiments - Correct 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 - Correct Answer -people are attracted to one another on the basis of similar
attitudes toward common objectives and goals
Exchange Theory - Correct 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
Stages of Group Development - Correct Answer -Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing,
Adjourning
forming - Correct Answer -Initial stage with uncertainty and confusion; Members not sure of
purpose, structure, tasks, etc.
storming - Correct Answer -Often emotionally charged stage; Characterized by conflict about
roles and duties
norming - Correct Answer -Stage where group settles into cooperation and collaboration;
Characterized by high cohesion
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, performing - Correct Answer -Fully functioning stage; Members focused on effective task
completion
adjourning - Correct Answer -End of the group for temporary groups; Disbands or has new
composition and starts stages over again
economics - Correct Answer -Individuals take advantage of group incentive pay plan
security - Correct Answer -Individuals join group for united front
social - Correct Answer -Individuals have a strong desire for affiliation
Punctuated Equilibrium Model - Correct 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
primary group - Correct Answer -Similar to small group in that it has to be small enough for
fairly consistent interaction/communication to occur face to face or electronically; Different
than small group because it also has to have a feeling of comradeship, loyalty, and sense of
values among members; These groups are small groups but not all small groups are these
groups
Coalitions - Correct 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
reference - Correct Answer -those that individuals would like to belong to
In-Groups/Out-Groups - Correct Answer -those that have or share dominant values and those
that are outside looking in
membership - Correct Answer -those individuals belong to
Individual Effectiveness - Correct Answer -Help employees learn about organization and self,
gain new skills, obtain rewards, and fulfill social needs
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