Group Dynamics and Team Performance Quiz

What defines a formal group?

• Defined by informal gatherings

• Defined by personal relationships

• Defined by the organization’s structure

• Defined by social interactions

What is a characteristic of informal groups?

• They are always task-oriented

• They appear naturally for social contact

• They are structured by the organization

• They have designated work assignments

What is the optimal team size according to research?

• 10-12 members

• 4-6 members

• 1-3 members

• 7-9 members

What happens when team size exceeds 10 members?

• Enhanced collaboration

• Clear productivity losses

• No change in performance

• Increased productivity

What is a negative effect of group work?

• Enhanced collaboration

• Wasted time and energy

• Higher commitment

• Increased trust

What type of task requires the contribution of the weakest member?

• Additive tasks

• Conjunctive tasks

• Disjunctive tasks

• Collaborative tasks

What is the term for awareness of interpersonal incompatibilities?

• Group conflict

• Relationship conflict

• Task conflict

• Process conflict

What is a common outcome of conformity in groups?

• Pressure to conform

• Higher levels of creativity

• Decreased group cohesion

• Increased individuality

What is the effect of diversity in teams according to the meta-analysis?

• No evidence for good or bad diversity

• Only beneficial in homogeneous teams

• Always leads to worse performance

• Always leads to better performance

What is a positive effect of stimulating conflict in teams?

• Less collaboration

• Increased dissatisfaction

• Higher turnover rates

• Higher quality decisions