What are some special challenges that virtual teams face? For virtual teams to be effective, what should management ensure?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2What impact do social activities have on one's moods?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3________ is defined as a psychological state that exists when you agree to make yourself vulnerable to another because you have positive expectations about how things are going to turn out.
A) Consideration
B) Trust
C) Support
D) Empathy
E) Respect
Question 4Explain how stress affects emotions and moods.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5Janice and Shane are both senior software analysts. They have worked together on projects for six years and get along very well. Janice is anticipating the arrival of her first child and will not be able to work on a full-time basis in the future.
Shane is contemplating opening his own business as a home media installation consultant and does not want to continue to work full time. They both need some income. Which of the following alternative job structures would be best for Janice and Shane?
A) job enlargement
B) telecommuting
C) job rotation
D) job sharing
E) job enrichment
Question 6What is a cross-functional team?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 7Differentiate between rational persuasion and inspirational appeals in terms of their operation and direction of influence.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 8Explain the significance of emotions.
What will be an ideal response?