BUAD 304 Final Exam Questions
And Correct Answers
What is a team?
two or more freely interacting people who share norms, goals, common
identity/purpose
What is the purpose of a formal team?
accomplish organizational goals
What is the purpose of an informal team?
friendship or common interest
There are two levels of analysis in a team. What are they?
(1) individual member
(2) team as a whole
A group becomes a team when...
- leadership becomes a shared activity
,- accountability shifts from strictly individual to both individual and collective
- the group develops its own purpose or mission
- problem solving becomes a way of life, not a part-time activity
- effectiveness is measured by group's collective outcomes and products
What are the different types of teams?
- work team: well-defined and common purpose, permanent and require complete
commitment
- problem-solving team: tackle a particular problem, task, or project; typically short term
- cross-functional team: representatives from various departments, work in different
settings
- self-managed team: defined purpose, run themselves, duration and commitment may
vary
- virtual team: use technology to connect, combine effort to achieve common goals
Why work in teams?
- tasks and goals becoming more interdependent
- tasks becoming more complex
- need for more flexible labor force
- need for faster response to change
**Teams generally perform better under these conditions than individuals working
alone
,What are norms?
informal rules that govern member behaviors
What is cohesion?
degree norms are accepted and followed
Tuckman's Stages of Group Development Model
(1) Forming
- little agreement
- unclear purpose
- guidance and direction
(2) Storming
- conflict
- increased clarity of purpose
- power struggles
- coaching
(3) Norming
- agreement and consensus
- clear roles and responsibility
- facilitation
(4) Performing
- clear vision and purpose
, - focus on goal achievement
- delegation
(5) Adjourning
- task completion
- good feeling about achievements
- recognition
What is the Punctuated Equilibrium Model?
- groups establish periods of stable functioning until an event causes a dramatic change
in norms, roles, and/or objectives
- group then establishes and maintains new norms of functioning --> returning to
equilibrium
What is the Team Effectiveness Model?
(1) Context
- adequate resources
- leadership and structure
- climate of trust
- performance evaluation and rewards systems
(2) Composition
- ability
- personality
- roles and diversity
And Correct Answers
What is a team?
two or more freely interacting people who share norms, goals, common
identity/purpose
What is the purpose of a formal team?
accomplish organizational goals
What is the purpose of an informal team?
friendship or common interest
There are two levels of analysis in a team. What are they?
(1) individual member
(2) team as a whole
A group becomes a team when...
- leadership becomes a shared activity
,- accountability shifts from strictly individual to both individual and collective
- the group develops its own purpose or mission
- problem solving becomes a way of life, not a part-time activity
- effectiveness is measured by group's collective outcomes and products
What are the different types of teams?
- work team: well-defined and common purpose, permanent and require complete
commitment
- problem-solving team: tackle a particular problem, task, or project; typically short term
- cross-functional team: representatives from various departments, work in different
settings
- self-managed team: defined purpose, run themselves, duration and commitment may
vary
- virtual team: use technology to connect, combine effort to achieve common goals
Why work in teams?
- tasks and goals becoming more interdependent
- tasks becoming more complex
- need for more flexible labor force
- need for faster response to change
**Teams generally perform better under these conditions than individuals working
alone
,What are norms?
informal rules that govern member behaviors
What is cohesion?
degree norms are accepted and followed
Tuckman's Stages of Group Development Model
(1) Forming
- little agreement
- unclear purpose
- guidance and direction
(2) Storming
- conflict
- increased clarity of purpose
- power struggles
- coaching
(3) Norming
- agreement and consensus
- clear roles and responsibility
- facilitation
(4) Performing
- clear vision and purpose
, - focus on goal achievement
- delegation
(5) Adjourning
- task completion
- good feeling about achievements
- recognition
What is the Punctuated Equilibrium Model?
- groups establish periods of stable functioning until an event causes a dramatic change
in norms, roles, and/or objectives
- group then establishes and maintains new norms of functioning --> returning to
equilibrium
What is the Team Effectiveness Model?
(1) Context
- adequate resources
- leadership and structure
- climate of trust
- performance evaluation and rewards systems
(2) Composition
- ability
- personality
- roles and diversity
