DRIEMS MBA

Tangi, Cuttack
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4 Semester Quiz Test-II, 2022-23
Subject Name: Team Dynamics At Work
Full Marks – 05 Time: 30 mnts
Answer all Questions
The figures in the right-hand margin indicate marks. (0.5X10)
1. Which of the following is not a reason to train team members of an organization to make a
successful team.

a) To train them in problem solving techniques

b) To train them in team dynamics
c) To train them in communication skill
d) To train them in threatening customers

2. Which tool is used during list generation and prioritizing a list of options by a team having
controversial issues.

a) Affinity diagram
b) Brainstorming
c) Nominal group technique
d) 5 whys

3. What is T-group training?

a) A group whose aim is transformational change

b) A group brought together to deliver training programmes
c) Team training for the purposes of advancing technology
d) Team building activities involving learning

4. What is characteristic for the location of a virtual team?

a) In the same building

b) In the same industry
c) In the same country
d) Remotely

5. Which of these is not an advantage of a virtual team?

a) Team members can be recruited for their specific skills or experience.

b) No overhead costs associated with physical buildings.
c) Conflict can be resolved easily using face-to-face meetings.
d) Low transport or commuting costs.

6. Which of the following decision procedures would be characterized by a leader who asks
other people for their opinion and ideas, then makes the decision alone?

a) Autocratic
b) Consultation
c) Joint decision
d) Delegation

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7. Behavioural theories of leadership focused on_____.

a) Who effective leaders

b) What characteristics effective leaders had?
c) How to identify effective leaders
d) What effective leaders did

8. A democratic consultative leader.

a) Seeks input and shares the final decision

b) Makes the final decision without input
c) Seeks input but makes the final decision by oneself
d) Shares the final decision without input

9. When managing a diverse team, it is important to keep in mind that:

a) Diverse groups are generally less creative.

b) Communication should be easier because the group is diverse.
c) It will be easier to reach agreement on specific actions.
d) The lack of a common perspective means that more time is spent on discussing issues.

10. Social loafing is a __________ in individual effort when working on a collective task.

a) Discouragement
b) Motivation
c) Enhancement
d) Reduction

Course Outcomes

CO401C.1: The learner will be able to remember

various factors that influence team performance Remember
and effectiveness.
CO401C.2: The learner will be able to explain the
significance of effective team dynamics in Understand
achieving organizational goals.
CO401C.3: The learner will be able to utilize
team-building and leadership strategies to enhance Apply
Team
team performance.
C401C Dynamics at
CO401C.4: The learner will be able to evaluate the
work
effectiveness of different team structures and Analyse
decision-making processes.
CO401C.5: The learner will be able to evaluate the
impact of team dynamics on employee engagement Evaluate
and job satisfaction.
CO401C.6: The learner will be able to develop
strategies for building and sustaining high- Create
performing teams.

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