MBA 704 McLaughlin Test 4 UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Group - CORRECT ANSWER - Widely recognized as an important sociological and
social psychological unit of analysis in the study of organizational behavior
Group Dynamics - CORRECT ANSWER - Interactions and forces among group members
in social situations
Group Dynamic and study of organizational behavior - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - describes how a group should be
organized and conducted
Propinquity - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - 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
Role in balance theory - CORRECT ANSWER - both propinquity and interaction play a
role in ___________
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
Role in Exchange Theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Propinquity, interaction and common
attitudes all have roles in ______________ __________________
Stages of Group Development - CORRECT ANSWER - forming, storming, norming,
performing, adjourning (FSNPA)
Forming (Group Development) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Economics
Security
Social
Punctuated Equilibrium Model
Economics (Group Formation) - CORRECT ANSWER - Individuals take advantage of
group incentive pay plan
Security (Group Formation) - CORRECT ANSWER - Individuals join group for united
front
Social (Group Formation) - CORRECT ANSWER - Individuals have a strong desire for
affiliation
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Group - CORRECT ANSWER - Widely recognized as an important sociological and
social psychological unit of analysis in the study of organizational behavior
Group Dynamics - CORRECT ANSWER - Interactions and forces among group members
in social situations
Group Dynamic and study of organizational behavior - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - describes how a group should be
organized and conducted
Propinquity - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - 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
Role in balance theory - CORRECT ANSWER - both propinquity and interaction play a
role in ___________
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
Role in Exchange Theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Propinquity, interaction and common
attitudes all have roles in ______________ __________________
Stages of Group Development - CORRECT ANSWER - forming, storming, norming,
performing, adjourning (FSNPA)
Forming (Group Development) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Economics
Security
Social
Punctuated Equilibrium Model
Economics (Group Formation) - CORRECT ANSWER - Individuals take advantage of
group incentive pay plan
Security (Group Formation) - CORRECT ANSWER - Individuals join group for united
front
Social (Group Formation) - CORRECT ANSWER - Individuals have a strong desire for
affiliation
