Quiz on Groups and Teams

What is the definition of a group?

• A collection of individuals working independently

• A collection of two or more interacting individuals

• A collection of individuals competing against each other

• A group of individuals with no common goals

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a group?

• Stable structure

• Common objectives

• Interaction among members

• Individual performance focus

What type of group is formed to complete a specific task?

• Command Group

• Task Group

• Interest Group

• Friendship Group

Why do people join groups?

• To satisfy social needs

• To avoid interaction

• To compete with others

• To work alone

What distinguishes a sports team from a general group?

• Teams have no shared objectives

• Teams work together towards a shared objective

• Teams work independently

• Teams are larger in size

Which stage of team development involves members getting to know each other?

• Performing

• Norming

• Forming

• Adjourning

What is one method to measure team cohesion?

• Social media interactions

• Observation of individual performance

• Team size analysis

• Sociograms or questionnaires

What is social loafing?

• Increased effort in teams

• Reduced effort in group settings

• Individual focus on tasks

• Enhanced performance due to teamwork

What is a key factor that can enhance team cohesiveness?

• Individual achievements

• Lack of external threats

• History of success

• High team size

Which of the following is an external condition affecting team performance?

• Team history

• Organizational strategies

• Team size

• Social loafing