Chapter 10

What is the primary focus of Chapter 10?

• Individual leadership

• Managing groups and teams

• Financial planning

• Marketing strategies

What is the key difference between groups and teams?

• Teams focus on individual goals, while groups focus on collective goals.

• Teams work with higher intensity and have specific goals, while groups do not.

• Groups are more autonomous than teams.

• Groups are always informal, while teams are formal.

What defines a group in an organization?

• A collection of individuals working independently

• Two or more individuals interacting to achieve a common goal

• A team with a specific objective

• A department working on separate tasks

What defines a team in an organization?

• A group with casual interaction

• A group with intense collaboration to achieve a specific goal

• A department reporting to the same manager

• A loosely connected group of employees

What is synergy in the context of teams?

• The ability of a group to function without supervision

• When a team produces results greater than the sum of individual efforts

• When a team avoids conflicts to work efficiently

• The process of dividing resources equally among team members

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of working in teams?

• Enhancing organizational performance

• Promoting innovation

• Reducing motivation among employees

• Increasing responsiveness to customers

How does teamwork boost employee satisfaction?

• By eliminating the need for collaboration

• By fostering social interactions and reducing stress

• By assigning tasks individually

• By avoiding conflicts in the workplace

What are formal groups established for?

• To fulfill social interaction needs

• To achieve organizational goals

• To support employee hobbies

• To address personal concerns

Which of the following is an example of a formal group?

• Friendship group

• Cross-functional team

• Interest group

• Social club

What is the primary purpose of informal groups in organizations?

• Achieving organizational goals

• Fulfilling personal interaction and support needs

• Developing new products

• Managing departments