GROUP DYNAMICS AND TEAM

BUILDING ASSIGNMENT
-Reethika Reddy
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1. Conflict can be viewed as both:
A) Destructive and inevitable
B) Constructive and avoidable
C) Constructive and destructive, depending on how it is managed
D) Inevitable and avoidable

2. Which of the following best describes interpersonal conflict?

A) Conflict within an individual
B) Conflict between two or more individuals or groups
C) Conflict between different countries
D) Conflict between an individual and society

3. Conflict can be viewed as both:

A) Destructive and inevitable
B) Constructive and avoidable
C) Constructive and destructive, depending on how it is managed
D) Inevitable and avoidable

4. Dysfunctional conflict is more likely to arise when:

A) There is a shared goal and mutual respect among team members.
B) There is a lack of trust and poor communication.
C) Team members actively seek compromises and solutions.
D) There is a healthy competition for resources
5. Functional conflict is more likely to occur when:
A) There is a lack of diversity in opinions and ideas.
B) Team members avoid all disagreements.
C) There is a willingness to address and resolve issues constructively.
D) Goals and objectives are constantly changing.

6. Which of the following is an example of a structural antecedent of conflict

in an organization?
A) Differences in personalities among employees
B) Scarce resources or competition for resources
C) Effective communication channels
D) High employee morale

7. Which of the following is an example of a personal antecedent of conflict?

A) Scarce resources
B) Misunderstandings and miscommunication
C) Differences in organizational structure
D) Organizational policies

8. In the context of international relations, territorial disputes and

competition for resources can be considered as:
A) Cultural antecedents of conflict
B) National antecedents of conflict
C) Global antecedents of conflict
D) Economic antecedents of conflict
9. What is the primary goal of promoting functional conflict within a group
or organization?
A) To avoid conflict at all costs
B) To create chaos and competition
C) To foster constructive debate and innovation
D) To discourage communication among team members

10. Which of the following strategies can help promote functional conflict in
a team?
A) Encouraging groupthink and conformity
B) Avoiding any disagreements or differences of opinion
C) Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued
D) Punishing team members who express opposing views

11. What role can team training and development programs play in
promoting functional conflict?
A) They discourage open communication and diversity of thought.
B) They create a culture of silence and avoidance.
C) They provide opportunities for skill-building in conflict resolution
and communication.
D) They encourage aggressive behaviours within the team.

12. Which of the following is one of the five common conflict-handling

styles identified by Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)?
A) Ignoring the conflict
B) Suppressing emotions
C) Collaborating
D) Avoiding communication
13. The "compromising" style of conflict resolution involves:
A) Ignoring the conflict entirely
B) Finding a middle ground or mutually acceptable solution
C) Forcing one's own viewpoint on others
D) Avoiding any confrontation or discussion

14. When a person chooses the "avoiding" style of conflict resolution, what
is their primary approach?
A) Ignoring the conflict and hoping it will disappear
B) Seeking mediation and third-party intervention
C) Engaging in open and constructive communication
D) Competing to assert their own interests

15. What is the central idea of the contingency approach to

conflict management?
A) There is a one-size-fits-all strategy for resolving conflicts.
B) Conflict resolution should always prioritize competition and winning.
C) The most appropriate conflict resolution strategy depends on the situation.
D) Avoiding conflict is the most effective approach.

16. What is the key principle of the contingency approach to managing conflict?
A) Always prioritize personal interests over organizational goals.
B) Adapt the conflict resolution strategy to fit the specific situation.
C) Avoid all conflicts to maintain harmony.
D) Use a standardized approach to conflict resolution.
17. Which of the following is a key benefit of effective teamwork in
an organization?
A) Decreased productivity
B) Increased conflict and competition
C) Enhanced creativity and problem-solving
D) Reduced employee morale

18. In an effective team, which of the following is true?

A) Team members avoid sharing information and ideas.
B) Team members have a shared commitment to the team's goals.
C) Conflict is encouraged and escalated.
D) Team members prioritize their personal interests over team goals

19. What is a team?

A) A group of people who work independently on different tasks.
B) A collection of individuals with no common goals or objectives.
C) A group of people who collaborate to achieve common goals.
D) A hierarchical organization structure.

20. Which type of team is often formed to address a specific problem

or opportunity?
A) Virtual team
B) Project team
C) Self-managed team
D) Cross-functional team