Question 1 (1 point)

The ________ stage is complete when members begin to think of themselves as part of a group.

Question 1 options:

	performing
	forming
	storming
	norming

Question 2 (1 point)

A New Group (Scenario)

David had been away from his old company, Control Tech, for a while. He remembered that when he worked there 10 years ago, the company was very traditional and conservative. The lines of authority and responsibility were established and clear. It felt ironic that he was now managing the consulting team that was going to help increase operational efficiency at Control Tech. In addition to the traditional hierarchy, with a manager and subordinates, he saw a need to introduce teams comprised of individuals from various work areas to help solve operational problems. He also felt that for certain projects, there could be groups that could function essentially independently, even taking on traditional management responsibilities such as hiring, planning, and scheduling. Plus, he also saw real potential for special, temporary projects to be handled by groups that would disband once the task was completed.

David recognized that ________ are characterized with the traditional hierarchy of a manager and subordinates.

Question 2 options:

	task groups
	cross-functional teams
	self-managed teams
	command groups

Question 3 (1 point)

In the ________ stage, high levels of task performance are no longer the group's top priority.

Question 3 options:

	storming
	norming
	conforming
	adjourning

Question 4 (1 point)

Temporary groups created to accomplish a specific task are termed ________.

Question 4 options:

	self-managed teams
	task groups
	command groups
	cross-functional teams

Question 5 (1 point)

A New Group (Scenario)

David had been away from his old company, Control Tech, for a while. He remembered that when he worked there 10 years ago, the company was very traditional and conservative. The lines of authority and responsibility were established and clear. It felt ironic that he was now managing the consulting team that was going to help increase operational efficiency at Control Tech. In addition to the traditional hierarchy, with a manager and subordinates, he saw a need to introduce teams comprised of individuals from various work areas to help solve operational problems. He also felt that for certain projects, there could be groups that could function essentially independently, even taking on traditional management responsibilities such as hiring, planning, and scheduling. Plus, he also saw real potential for special, temporary projects to be handled by groups that would disband once the task was completed.

The teams consisting of individuals from various work areas are ________.

Question 5 options:

	cross-functional teams
	self-managed teams
	problem-solving teams
	task groups

Question 6 (1 point)

For permanent work groups, ________ is the last stage in their development.

Question 6 options:

	forming
	norming
	performing
	adjourning

Question 7 (1 point)

A New Group (Scenario)

David had been away from his old company, Control Tech, for a while. He remembered that when he worked there 10 years ago, the company was very traditional and conservative. The lines of authority and responsibility were established and clear. It felt ironic that he was now managing the consulting team that was going to help increase operational efficiency at Control Tech. In addition to the traditional hierarchy, with a manager and subordinates, he saw a need to introduce teams comprised of individuals from various work areas to help solve operational problems. He also felt that for certain projects, there could be groups that could function essentially independently, even taking on traditional management responsibilities such as hiring, planning, and scheduling. Plus, he also saw real potential for special, temporary projects to be handled by groups that would disband once the task was completed.

The temporary groups that would be created to achieve a special task, then disband, are known as ________.

Question 7 options:

	command groups
	self-managed teams
	cross-functional teams
	task groups

Question 8 (1 point)

A New Group (Scenario)

David had been away from his old company, Control Tech, for a while. He remembered that when he worked there 10 years ago, the company was very traditional and conservative. The lines of authority and responsibility were established and clear. It felt ironic that he was now managing the consulting team that was going to help increase operational efficiency at Control Tech. In addition to the traditional hierarchy, with a manager and subordinates, he saw a need to introduce teams comprised of individuals from various work areas to help solve operational problems. He also felt that for certain projects, there could be groups that could function essentially independently, even taking on traditional management responsibilities such as hiring, planning, and scheduling. Plus, he also saw real potential for special, temporary projects to be handled by groups that would disband once the task was completed.

All of the groups being considered by David are examples of ________.

Question 8 options:

	cross-functional groups
	command groups
	formal groups
	self-managed teams

Question 9 (1 point)

Performing is the last stage in the development process of permanent work teams.

Question 9 options:

	True
	False

Question 10 (1 point)

Which of the following would be considered a formal group?

Question 10 options:

	bowling team
	task group
	employee birthday celebration committee
	reading group

Question 11 (1 point)

When the ________ stage is complete, there will be a relatively clear hierarchy of leadership within the group and agreement on the group's direction.

Question 11 options:

	storming
	performing
	forming
	norming