#1
Which of the following best describes team dynamics?
The interactions and processes within a team that affect its performance and effectiveness.
The number of team members.
The physical location of the team.
The hierarchy within the team.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective teams?
Clear goals
Effective communication
Lack of diversity
Strong leadership
#3
What strategy can be used to resolve conflicts within a team effectively?
Avoidance
Compromise
Win-lose approach
Collaboration
#4
What is the primary purpose of team-building activities?
To foster competition among team members
To improve communication and collaboration
To increase workload for team members
To establish a hierarchy within the team
#5
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals put less effort into a task when they are part of a group compared to when they are working alone?
Social loafing
Groupthink
Conformity
Synergy
#6
What is a common challenge in cross-functional teams?
Lack of specialized skills
Difficulty in decision-making
Communication barriers
Excessive cohesion
#7
Which theory suggests that teams go through stages of forming, storming, norming, and performing?
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Tuckman's Stages of Group Development
Vroom-Yetton Decision Model
Fiedler's Contingency Theory
#8
What is the term used to describe the tendency of individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone?
Social loafing
Groupthink
Synergy
Brainstorming
#9
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences team cohesion?
Shared objectives
Size of the team
Trust among members
Physical proximity
#10
Which leadership style involves giving the team members autonomy and empowering them to make decisions?
Autocratic leadership
Transactional leadership
Laissez-faire leadership
Transformational leadership
#11
What is a characteristic of high-performing teams?
Low levels of conflict
Homogeneous membership
Low accountability
Groupthink
#12
What is the term for the ability of a team to adjust its actions according to the environment or circumstances?
Adaptability
Rigidity
Consistency
Resilience
#13
What does the term 'psychological safety' refer to in the context of team dynamics?
The feeling of belonging and commitment within a team
The ability of team members to express themselves without fear of negative consequences
The level of trust and mutual respect among team members
The emotional intelligence of team leaders
#14
What does the term 'synergy' refer to in the context of team dynamics?
The tendency of group members to conform to majority opinions
The combined effect of teamwork that is greater than the sum of individual efforts
The process of resolving conflicts within a team
The tendency of individuals to exert less effort in a group setting