KSR3203: INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP

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FORUM 4

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Chapter 4 Questions

True/False Questions

1) An important requirement for a true team is that all members possess

virtually the same skills. False

2) A common characteristic of workplace teams is that the members cooperate

with each other and have a complementary set of skills. True

3) Members of a workplace team typically take on responsibility for managing

their own activities. False

4) A study with business students suggested that when team members trust each

other too much they may not check up on each other's work enough. True

5) A problem noted with virtual teams is that off-site workers often become

jealous of the fully-equipped work environment of the traditional workers. False

6) Mutual trust is a low priority in a virtual team because the team members do

not have to deal with each other face to face very often. False

7) You know that your team has attained synergy when what the team

accomplishes is more than the team members could have accomplished working

alone. True
8) A key advantage of teams and groups is that under the right circumstances

they enhance productivity. True

9) Tiffany is being a social loafer when she naps under her desk in order to

boost her productivity. False

10) Groupthink comes about because many of the group members strive so hard

to preserve their individuality. False

11) An important contributor to groupthink is when the group loses its power of

critical analysis. True

12) Bruce is a resource investigator within a group, so he will explore

opportunities and develop valuable contacts. True

13) The monitor-evaluator within a group has a special knack for showing drive

and inspiring other team members. True

14) The person who plays the shaper role is unchallenging, dull, and weakens

under pressure. False

15) A research study conducted with placing electronic sensors on participants

found that choosing an appropriate body position facilitated good

communication. True
16) A research study conducted with placing electronic sensors on participants

found that sending e-mail and text messages enhanced communication more so

than face-to-face communication. False

17) Part of trusting team members is to be willing to submit an unproved idea to

them for their inspection. False

18) Being perceived as an abrasive loner will tend to enhance your stature as a

team player in a high-tech company. False

19) When criticizing a teammate it is generally better to make a declarative

statement than to ask a question such as, "Do you think that your idea could use

some more research?" True

20) Billy Joe is an effective team player, so he changes the topic when he is

about to be criticized. False