#1
Which of the following is NOT a stage in Tuckman's model of group development?
Forming
Storming
Adjourning
Performing
#2
Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-performing team?
Low levels of trust among team members
Lack of clear goals and objectives
Effective communication and collaboration
High turnover rate
#3
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to make riskier decisions than they would alone?
Risk aversion
Risk reduction
Group risk amplification
Group polarization
#4
Which of the following best defines 'norms' within a group?
The physical layout of the group's workspace
The explicit rules and regulations governing group behavior
The shared expectations or standards of behavior that guide group members' actions
The level of agreement among group members
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of a dysfunctional group?
High levels of trust and cooperation
Open communication and constructive conflict resolution
Poor decision-making and lack of accountability
Clear goals and shared vision
#6
What concept refers to the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively than when working individually?
Social loafing
Groupthink
Synergy
Task interdependence
#7
Which theory suggests that individuals compare their input-outcome ratios with those of relevant others and adjust their performance accordingly?
Social exchange theory
Group polarization
Expectancy theory
Attribution theory
#8
What does the term 'cohesion' refer to in the context of group dynamics?
The degree to which group members are similar in terms of attributes such as age, gender, or background
The extent to which group members are motivated to achieve the group's goals and objectives
The degree of attraction and liking among group members and their commitment to remaining in the group
The process of resolving conflicts within a group to maintain harmony
#9
Which leadership style is characterized by a leader who delegates authority and empowers team members to make decisions?
Autocratic leadership
Transactional leadership
Transformational leadership
Laissez-faire leadership
#10
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing group cohesion?
Size of the group
Task interdependence
Social identity
Leadership style
#11
What does the term 'social identity' refer to in the context of group dynamics?
The unique characteristics of each group member
The psychological sense of belonging and self-esteem derived from group membership
The extent to which group members perceive themselves as distinct from other groups
The formal rules and norms established by the group
#12
In the context of group decision-making, what does 'Groupthink' refer to?
A mode of thinking that people engage in when they are deeply involved in a cohesive group
The tendency for group members to withhold contrary or unpopular opinions
The tendency for groups to make decisions that are more extreme than any member would have made alone
The desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in irrational or dysfunctional decision-making
#13
Which of the following is a strategy to manage conflict within a group effectively?
Avoidance
Collaboration
Compromise
Accommodation
#14
What is the term used to describe the process of integrating individual goals with organizational goals to enhance performance?
Motivation
Empowerment
Alignment
Satisfaction
#15
According to Hackman's model, what are the two critical enabling conditions for team effectiveness?
Clear goals and autonomy
Task interdependence and diversity
Leadership and communication
Motivation and accountability
#16
Which leadership theory emphasizes the importance of matching a leader's style to the developmental level of subordinates?
Trait theory
Contingency theory
Path-goal theory
Situational leadership theory
#17
What is the term for a psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Confirmation bias
Actor-observer bias