Group Dynamics in Organizational Behavior Quiz

Explore group dynamics with this quiz! Assess your understanding of theories, leadership styles, conflict resolution, and more in organizational behavior.

#1

Which of the following best defines group dynamics?

The study of individual behavior within groups
The study of how groups interact and influence each other
The study of group leadership styles
The study of organizational structures
#2

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to exert less effort when working collectively compared to when working alone?

Social facilitation
Social loafing
Group polarization
Groupthink
#3

Which type of group is formed by an organization to accomplish specific tasks and is temporary in nature?

Formal group
Informal group
Task group
Committee
#4

Which theory emphasizes the importance of both task-oriented and socioemotional leadership behaviors in group effectiveness?

Trait theory
Contingency theory
Situational leadership theory
Path-goal theory
#5

What is the term for the process of adapting one's behavior or attitudes to match those of other group members?

Assimilation
Conformity
Divergence
Accommodation
#6

Which theory suggests that people join groups to fulfill specific needs?

Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Social Identity Theory
Maslow's Theory of Motivation
Functional Theory
#7

What is the primary focus of the Social Identity Theory?

Individual behavior within groups
Influence of culture on group dynamics
How individuals perceive themselves and others based on group membership
Group decision-making processes
#8

Which term refers to the tendency of group members to conform and adopt attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs of the group?

Group polarization
Groupthink
Social loafing
Conformity
#9

Which of the following is NOT a stage of Tuckman's stages of group development?

Forming
Performing
Storming
Adjourning
#10

According to the Functional Theory of Group Decision Making, which role focuses on maintaining group harmony and cohesion?

Task-oriented role
Maintenance role
Disruptive role
Leadership role
#11

What is the term for the phenomenon where group discussion tends to strengthen the dominant viewpoint and result in extreme decisions?

Group polarization
Groupthink
Social facilitation
Conformity
#12

Which leadership style involves a leader who encourages participation, supports subordinates, and consults them in decision-making?

Transactional leadership
Charismatic leadership
Transformational leadership
Democratic leadership
#13

Which theory suggests that individuals tend to choose the degree of affiliation they have with a group based on their comparison of potential outcomes and rewards?

Social Exchange Theory
Social Identity Theory
Groupthink Theory
Functional Theory
#14

In the context of group conflict resolution, what does the term 'integrative solution' refer to?

A solution that satisfies all parties involved
A solution that favors one party over the others
A solution that avoids conflict altogether
A solution that imposes authority to resolve the conflict
#15

According to the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory, what are the two categories of leader-subordinate relationships?

Transactional and transformational
In-group and out-group
Authoritarian and democratic
Formal and informal
#16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of high-performing teams?

Clear goals and objectives
Shared accountability
Lack of conflict
Effective communication
#17

Which stage of Tuckman's stages of group development is characterized by high levels of conflict and polarization?

Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing

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