1. In reference to "ascribed groups", which of the following is true? (Points : 1)
A Ascribed groups are more typically "who you know" and whom you are related to rather than "what you know."
B Ascribed groups are usually those with whom you associate.
C Ascribed groups are involuntary groups.
D Ascribed groups are most commonly the groups we choose based on interest.
2. A social role is a social position with an accompanying set of ___________________ (Points : 1)
A specific duties, prerogatives and scripts for interaction.
B specific duties, prerogatives and plans for socialization.
C specific duties, prerogatives and intentions for planning.
D specific duties, prerogatives and reasons for performing..
3. Which of the following is an example of a "centralized pattern"? (Points : 1)
A an organization in which communication tends to be more frequent and direct.
B a corporation in which high-level executives communicate only with division managers
C a company in which division managers sometimes communicate with the supervisory level
D a business in which communication is fragmented and dispersed
4. Group dysfunctions in decision-making, such as "_____________", may then occur because the narrow range of opinions that can be comfortably expressed in highly homogeneous groups leads members to believe that deviant opinions are rare and will not be tolerated. (Points : 1)
A cohesion
B diversion
C groupthink
D power struggle
5. Frequently, ______________arises when these expectations about how to play a role or set of roles are inconsistent in some way. (Points : 1)
A groupthink
B cognitive dissonance
C role conflict
D social loafing
6. Which of the following is accurate with respect to the apprenticeship period? (Points : 1)
A During an apprenticeship period, informal group recruits usually must learn group rules.
B Before an apprenticeship period, formal group recruits usually must learn group culture.
C During an apprenticeship period, formal group recruits usually must learn group culture.
D After an apprenticeship period, formal group recruits usually must learn group culture.
7. Which of the following choices demonstrates the importance of one's physical or social location in a group? (Points : 1)
A Players randomly assigned to be centers and point guards began to assume leadership behaviors regardless of the desire of other team members.
B Players randomly assigned to be centers and point guards began to assume leadership behaviors, even if they had not previously behaved like leaders.
C Players randomly assigned to be centers and point guards began to assume leadership behaviors that were not typical.
D Players randomly assigned to be centers and point guards began to avoid leadership behaviors.
8. Which is an accurate description of "social loafing"? (Points : 1)
A some group members believe someone else will accomplish the collective tasks and thus fail to participate.
B most group members follow the common actions of the other group members.
C some group members think other members will not complete their prescribed duties.
D few members feel their efforts are worthy; therefore, they choose to slack.
9. One common advantage of group conflict is (Points : 1)
A Group conflict can be productive, by exposing members' traits and intentions.
B Group conflict can be productive, by exposing members' ideas and refining goals.
C Group conflict can be productive, by exposing members' suggestions.
D Group conflict can be productive, by exposing members' opinions and stances.
10. University of Michigan field experimental researcher Alvin Zander found that team members who were designated as centers or point guards tended to behave more like leaders. This is exactly the time when individuals most often exhibit_____________behaviors. (Points : 1)
A slowly more dominant
B increasingly less cooperative
C more assertive and directive
D questionable
A Ascribed groups are more typically "who you know" and whom you are related to rather than "what you know."
B Ascribed groups are usually those with whom you associate.
C Ascribed groups are involuntary groups.
D Ascribed groups are most commonly the groups we choose based on interest.
2. A social role is a social position with an accompanying set of ___________________ (Points : 1)
A specific duties, prerogatives and scripts for interaction.
B specific duties, prerogatives and plans for socialization.
C specific duties, prerogatives and intentions for planning.
D specific duties, prerogatives and reasons for performing..
3. Which of the following is an example of a "centralized pattern"? (Points : 1)
A an organization in which communication tends to be more frequent and direct.
B a corporation in which high-level executives communicate only with division managers
C a company in which division managers sometimes communicate with the supervisory level
D a business in which communication is fragmented and dispersed
4. Group dysfunctions in decision-making, such as "_____________", may then occur because the narrow range of opinions that can be comfortably expressed in highly homogeneous groups leads members to believe that deviant opinions are rare and will not be tolerated. (Points : 1)
A cohesion
B diversion
C groupthink
D power struggle
5. Frequently, ______________arises when these expectations about how to play a role or set of roles are inconsistent in some way. (Points : 1)
A groupthink
B cognitive dissonance
C role conflict
D social loafing
6. Which of the following is accurate with respect to the apprenticeship period? (Points : 1)
A During an apprenticeship period, informal group recruits usually must learn group rules.
B Before an apprenticeship period, formal group recruits usually must learn group culture.
C During an apprenticeship period, formal group recruits usually must learn group culture.
D After an apprenticeship period, formal group recruits usually must learn group culture.
7. Which of the following choices demonstrates the importance of one's physical or social location in a group? (Points : 1)
A Players randomly assigned to be centers and point guards began to assume leadership behaviors regardless of the desire of other team members.
B Players randomly assigned to be centers and point guards began to assume leadership behaviors, even if they had not previously behaved like leaders.
C Players randomly assigned to be centers and point guards began to assume leadership behaviors that were not typical.
D Players randomly assigned to be centers and point guards began to avoid leadership behaviors.
8. Which is an accurate description of "social loafing"? (Points : 1)
A some group members believe someone else will accomplish the collective tasks and thus fail to participate.
B most group members follow the common actions of the other group members.
C some group members think other members will not complete their prescribed duties.
D few members feel their efforts are worthy; therefore, they choose to slack.
9. One common advantage of group conflict is (Points : 1)
A Group conflict can be productive, by exposing members' traits and intentions.
B Group conflict can be productive, by exposing members' ideas and refining goals.
C Group conflict can be productive, by exposing members' suggestions.
D Group conflict can be productive, by exposing members' opinions and stances.
10. University of Michigan field experimental researcher Alvin Zander found that team members who were designated as centers or point guards tended to behave more like leaders. This is exactly the time when individuals most often exhibit_____________behaviors. (Points : 1)
A slowly more dominant
B increasingly less cooperative
C more assertive and directive
D questionable
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