1. Which process would not be a method for team building?
a. ask members to elect an informal leader to represent the team
b. use symbols and slogans to create a unique identity for the team
c. conduct sessions to analyze group processes that need improvement
d. keep members informed about the group’s achievements
2. The main role of the leader of a decision group is suggesting ideas to solve the problem.
a. True b. False
3. According to Schein, organization culture is best described as basic values and beliefs shared by members of the organization.
a. True b. False
4. Proponents of the self-managed team concept argue that autonomy in the form of shared control over critical task-related decisions enables self-managed teams to perform better than conventional teams.
a. True b. False
5. Which action by the CEO is not likely to improve effectiveness of an executive team?
a. eliminate most meetings and use email to communicate separately with individuals
b. clearly define objectives consistent with shared values of team members
c. give the team considerable discretion but specify limits of team authority
d. rely more on advice from members with the most expertise