#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of a formal social group?
Clear structure and defined roles
ExplanationFormal social groups have a clear structure and defined roles for members.
#2
Which of the following best defines the term 'organizational culture'?
The shared values, beliefs, and norms within an organization
ExplanationOrganizational culture encompasses the shared values, beliefs, and norms within an organization.
#3
What does the term 'group cohesion' refer to in social psychology?
The degree of attraction and liking among group members
Explanation'Group cohesion' in social psychology refers to the degree of attraction and liking among group members.
#4
What is the term used to describe the tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
Self-serving bias
ExplanationSelf-serving bias is the tendency to attribute successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.
#5
In the context of group dynamics, what does the term 'group cohesion' refer to?
The degree of attraction and unity among group members
Explanation'Group cohesion' in group dynamics refers to the degree of attraction and unity among group members.
#6
What is the primary purpose of an informal organization within a company?
To provide emotional support and social interaction
ExplanationInformal organizations within a company primarily aim to provide emotional support and facilitate social interaction.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a stage in Tuckman's model of group development?
Adjourning
ExplanationAdjourning is not a stage in Tuckman's model of group development.
#8
What is the main focus of transactional leadership?
Establishing clear goals and providing rewards for achieving them
ExplanationTransactional leadership focuses on establishing clear goals and providing rewards for achieving them.
#9
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level includes the need for love, belongingness, and social acceptance?
Social needs
ExplanationLove, belongingness, and social acceptance are part of Maslow's hierarchy at the social needs level.
#10
Which theory of leadership suggests that effective leaders possess certain innate traits such as intelligence, confidence, and charisma?
Trait theory
ExplanationTrait theory suggests effective leaders have innate qualities like intelligence, confidence, and charisma.
#11
In social psychology, what is the term used to describe the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively compared to when working individually?
Social loafing
ExplanationSocial loafing is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively compared to working individually.
#12
What concept refers to the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to make riskier decisions than they would alone?
Group polarization
ExplanationGroup polarization refers to the phenomenon where individuals in a group make riskier decisions than they would alone.
#13
What is the concept that describes the tendency of individuals to conform to group norms in order to fit in and be accepted by the group?
Normative social influence
ExplanationNormative social influence is the tendency to conform to group norms to fit in and gain acceptance.
#14
Which leadership style emphasizes team collaboration, empowerment, and the development of individual potential?
Transformational leadership
ExplanationTransformational leadership emphasizes team collaboration, empowerment, and individual potential development.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-performance team?
Conflict avoidance and harmony
ExplanationHigh-performance teams do not avoid conflict but actively engage in constructive discussions.