Which of the following stages in group development involves defining the group's structure and leadership?
A) norming
B) storming
C) performing
D) forming
Question 2Every summer ABC Corp. hosts a picnic for employees and their families. The group that plans and makes all the arrangements for this event would be called a ________.
A) self-managed team
B) task group
C) command group
D) cross-functional team
Question 3Groups that are determined by the organization chart and composed of individuals who report directly to a given manager are called ________.
A) command groups
B) task groups
C) cross-functional teams
D) self-managed teams
Question 4Which of the following is an example of a formal group?
A) people who assemble in the company library to read
B) a group of employees attending a colleague's wedding
C) a functional department in an organization
D) a group of employees who meet after work to play basketball
Question 5It is Black Friday. Several people are waiting outside the popular electronics store for someone to unlock the doors. These people constitute a(n) ________.
A) formal group
B) informal group
C) social group
D) crowd
Question 6People who prefer integration are more likely to respond positively to options such as flextime and part-time hours.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 7Which of the following is most likely to be included in family-friendly benefits provided by organizations?
A) insurance programs
B) savings accounts
C) time off for school functions
D) retirement benefits
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