Team culture refers to the:
a. personality of a team.
b. ethnic origin of the team members.
c. extent to which team members are polite and respectful to one another.
d. geographical location of the team.
Question 2The organizational context, team design, and team culture are three important aspects that affect the ultimate performance of a team. Which of these three aspects does a leader have the most control over?
a. The organizational context
b. Team design
c. Team culture
d. All three about equally
Question 3A leader who coaches, directs, and instructs their team, but has team members who help the leader learn from their perspective, is a team who engages in:
a. single-loop learning.
b. double-loop learning.
c. team longevity.
d. expert learning.
Question 4Which of the following is a characteristic of a PEO?
A) PEOs become co-employers of record for the firm's employees.
B) PEOs usually work for firms with at least 100 employees.
C) Most PEOs charge 8 to 10 of a firm's total payroll.
D) PEOs are legally limited to payroll tasks.
Question 5The key to a manager unlocking the pervasive, inert knowledge in their team lies in:
a. the manager's social network.
b. how the manager uses examples to illustrate and convey concepts to their team.
c. the manager's talent with lecture-based teaching.
d. the team's boundedness and stability.
Question 6Teams ideally need a supportive organizational context one that recognizes and welcomes their existence, and responds to their requests for information, resources, and action as well as legitimizes the team's task.
Of the following, which is a component of team design?
a. Organizational reporting relationships
b. Functional units
c. The leadership style within the team
d. The reward system