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Group Dynamics in Organizational Behavior Quiz

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Which of the following best defines group dynamics?

The study of how groups interact and influence each other

Explanation

Study of group interaction and influence.

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 loafing

Explanation

Reduced individual effort in groups.

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

Task group

Explanation

Formed for specific tasks temporarily.

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

Path-goal theory

Explanation

Emphasizes task and socioemotional leadership.

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

Conformity

Explanation

Adapting to group norms.

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

Hierarchy of Needs Theory

Explanation

People join groups for needs satisfaction.

What is the primary focus of the Social Identity Theory?

How individuals perceive themselves and others based on group membership

Explanation

Focuses on group membership perception.

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

Conformity

Explanation

Group members adopting group norms.

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

Performing

Explanation

Not a stage in group development.

#10

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

Maintenance role

Explanation

Role focusing on group harmony.

#11

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

Group polarization

Explanation

Strengthening dominant viewpoints in groups.

#12

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

Democratic leadership

Explanation

Encourages participation and consultation.

#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

Explanation

Affiliation choice based on rewards.

#14

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

A solution that satisfies all parties involved

Explanation

Solution satisfying all parties.

#15

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

In-group and out-group

Explanation

Two categories of leader-subordinate relationships.

#16

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

Lack of conflict

Explanation

Not a characteristic of high-performing teams.

#17

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

Storming

Explanation

High conflict and polarization stage.

Group Dynamics in Organizational Behavior Quiz

Which of the following best defines group dynamics?

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?

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

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

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

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

What is the primary focus of the Social Identity Theory?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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