Competent Group Decision Making and Problem Solving
Teambuilding and Teamwork
Virtual Groups and Teams
Vocab
100
T/F- Decreases in group size tends to produce more social loafers.
False. Increases because it is easier to be left unnoticed.
100
How much time is wasted in meetings?
1/3
100
T/F- A team and a group is exactly the same thing.
False, Every team is a group, but every group is not a team
100
What do virtual groups use to communicate?
Electronic Technology
100
Virtual Group
A type of group whose members rarely if ever communicate face-to-face, but instead by means of electronic technology.
200
T/F- Different levels of motivation to work and accomplish group goals invloves the task dimension.
True
200
What is a disadvantage of unanimity rule?
-Becomes increasingly unlikely as groups grow larger.
-Consensus is very difficult to achieve.
200
Which of the following is the best example of a team?
A) Horse and a Jockey winning the Preakness
B) Nascar pit crew team changing a tire in a record breaking time
C) Fans showing support for the Yankees
D) None of the above
B) Nascar pit crew team changing a tire in a record breaking time
200
What is going to happen to virtual groups in the future as technology becomes more advanced?
There will be less challenges to virtual groups.
200
Social Loafing
Tendency of individuals to reduce their work effort when they join groups
300
What is the most common complaint about working in groups?
Social Loafers
300
Whats the key "object" that you need in a productive meeting?
An Agenda!
300
Name one way a team can display and show their identity.
-The way they dress
-Team name
-Style of behaving
-Awards/prizes to team members as an incentive
-Rituals and ceremonies unique to the group
-Creating a sense of secrecy and personal bond with the team members.
300
What are two solutions to the disadvantages of virtual groups?
Occasional face-to-face
-Set agendas, draft timelines, deadlines, schedule regular communication
-Decide on a language
-Agree to explicit terms
300
A state of mutual agreement among members of a group where all legitimate concerns of individuals have been addressed to the satisfaction of the group
Consensus
400
Name one of the 3 C's used to combat social loafers
Collaboration, Content, Choice
400
When one person is designated to make decisions for the entire group
Minority Rule
400
“________ ______” are qualities that are looked for in hiring job applicants.
Teamwork skills
400
What are two disadvantages of virtual groups?
-Language choice issues
-Meaning of silences
-Negative dispositional attributions
- Lack of audio, video, nonverbal clues
-Social loafing
-Developing cohesiveness more difficult
-Time zone differences
400
A list of topics to be discussed in a group meeting
Agenda
500
Why might older students have a challenge identifying with teenagers?
They find it intimidating working with more mature, experienced members.
500
T/F- The average amount of time in a day a business person spends in meetings is 2.5 hours.
What is True.
500
What are the 4 C’s in establishing team goals?
Clear, Challenging, Cooperative, and Commitment
500
What are the three characteristics that distinguish a virtual group?
-Members spread across multiple locations
-Members have diverse backgrounds
-Less stable membership
500
A small number of people with complementary skills who are equally committed to a common purpose, goals, and working approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable