MBA704 Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Group - Correct answer-- Members motivated to join
- Functions as unified unit of interacting people
- Members contribute in various amounts to the group processes
- Agrees and disagrees through various forms of interaction
Group Dynamics - Correct answer-- Interactions and forces among members in
social situations
- Focuses on internal nature of, how they form, their structure and processes, and
how they function and affect members, the group, and the organization
Group Dynamics - Correct answer-Focuses on internal nature of, how they form,
their structure and processes, and how they function and affect members, the
group, and the organization
Dynamics of Group Formation - Correct answer-- Propinquity
- Activities, Interactions, Sentiments
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,- Balance Theory
- Exchange Theory
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
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, Forming (Stages of Group Development) - Correct answer-Initial stage with
uncertainty and confusion; Members not sure of purpose, structure, tasks, etc.
Storming (Stages of Group Development) - Correct answer-Often emotionally
charged stage; Characterized by conflict about roles and duties
Norming (Stages of Group Development) - Correct answer-Stage where group
settles into cooperation and collaboration; Characterized by high cohesion
Performing (Stages of Group Development) - Correct answer-Fully functioning
stage; Members focused on effective task completion
Adjourning (Stages of Group Development) - Correct answer-End of the group for
temporary groups; Disbands or has new composition and starts stages 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
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Graded A+
Group - Correct answer-- Members motivated to join
- Functions as unified unit of interacting people
- Members contribute in various amounts to the group processes
- Agrees and disagrees through various forms of interaction
Group Dynamics - Correct answer-- Interactions and forces among members in
social situations
- Focuses on internal nature of, how they form, their structure and processes, and
how they function and affect members, the group, and the organization
Group Dynamics - Correct answer-Focuses on internal nature of, how they form,
their structure and processes, and how they function and affect members, the
group, and the organization
Dynamics of Group Formation - Correct answer-- Propinquity
- Activities, Interactions, Sentiments
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,- Balance Theory
- Exchange Theory
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
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, Forming (Stages of Group Development) - Correct answer-Initial stage with
uncertainty and confusion; Members not sure of purpose, structure, tasks, etc.
Storming (Stages of Group Development) - Correct answer-Often emotionally
charged stage; Characterized by conflict about roles and duties
Norming (Stages of Group Development) - Correct answer-Stage where group
settles into cooperation and collaboration; Characterized by high cohesion
Performing (Stages of Group Development) - Correct answer-Fully functioning
stage; Members focused on effective task completion
Adjourning (Stages of Group Development) - Correct answer-End of the group for
temporary groups; Disbands or has new composition and starts stages 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
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