#1
Which of the following best describes 'team dynamics'?
The administrative structure of the team
The underlying forces that influence the team's behavior and performance
The set of rules the team follows
The physical location where the team works
#2
What is a key characteristic of a high-performing team?
Individual accountability
Competitive spirit among members
Collective accountability
Homogeneous skill sets
#3
Which factor is most critical for building trust within a team?
Regular social events
Transparent communication
Similar personal interests
Competitive salaries
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective team leader?
Focusing exclusively on task completion
Promoting open communication and facilitating team discussions
Delegating all decision-making to team members
Avoiding conflict to maintain peace
#5
What is the primary purpose of setting SMART goals for a team?
To ensure goals are vague and flexible
To make goal-setting an easy task for managers
To provide clear, achievable, and measurable targets that guide team efforts
To focus solely on short-term objectives
#6
Which of the following is an example of a virtual team's challenge?
Increased face-to-face interaction
Time zone differences
Easier access to physical documents
Reduced travel expenses
#7
Which of the following is NOT a stage of Tuckman's team development model?
Forming
Storming
Performing
Commanding
#8
In the context of team dynamics, what does the term 'social loafing' refer to?
The process of forming informal social bonds within the team
The phenomenon where individual members exert less effort in a group compared to working alone
A structured social activity organized by the team
The allocation of social roles within the team
#9
What is the primary goal of conflict resolution in a team setting?
To assign blame to the appropriate team members
To avoid future conflicts
To maintain team harmony and productivity
To change the team composition
#10
Which of the following best defines 'groupthink'?
A process where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives
A technique used to generate a wide range of ideas from a group
The phenomenon of team members adopting similar behaviors and attitudes
A decision-making method that involves voting
#11
According to Bruce Tuckman's stages of group development, which stage involves team members experiencing conflicts and competing ideas?
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
#12
What is the significance of 'psychological safety' in a team?
Ensuring the physical safety of team members
Creating an environment where team members feel safe to take risks and express their opinions without fear of punishment or ridicule
Protecting the mental health of team members by providing counseling services
Maintaining confidentiality of personal information shared within the team
#13
Which theory emphasizes the importance of matching team members' roles to their personality types for effective team dynamics?
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Belbin's team roles
Herzberg's two-factor theory
Vroom's expectancy theory
#14
In team dynamics, what role does the 'Devil’s Advocate' play?
Encouraging the team to follow established processes
Challenging prevailing assumptions and status quo to prevent groupthink
Mediating conflicts between team members
Managing the team’s finances
#15
How does diversity within a team impact its performance?
It has no significant impact on team performance
It decreases team performance due to increased conflict
It enhances team performance by bringing in different perspectives and problem-solving approaches
It increases the time needed for team development but has no impact on performance
#16
Which technique is most effective for resolving conflicts in a team?
Avoidance
Competition
Compromise
Collaboration
#17
What is the impact of 'recognition and reward' systems on team motivation?
They have no impact on motivation
They can decrease motivation due to increased competition
They increase motivation by acknowledging individual and team achievements
They are only effective for individual contributors, not teams
#18
What is a common outcome of effective delegation within a team?
Increased dependency on the team leader
Reduced team member autonomy
Enhanced team productivity and member empowerment
Decreased need for team meetings