Making the Team, 6e (Thompson) Chapter 1 Making the Team: A Guide for Managers 1 Multiple Choice Questions 1) When it comes to teamwork, interdependence means: A) the team has an identifiable membership. B) only one individual in the group will assume responsibility for the project outcome. C) the success of individual efforts is the only important goal for members. D) team members cannot achieve their goals single-handedly. Answer: D Page Ref: 4 Diff: Easy Skill: Concept AACSB: Written and oral communication 2) When it comes to membership, boundedness refers to the ________; stability refers to ________. A) limitations imposed by other members; nonmember view of financial stability of team decisions B) amount of expertise of members; how concrete and available resources are to members C) team membership identifiability; the tenure of membership D) promises made by new members; the emotional fortitude of members Answer: C Page Ref: 4 Diff: Easy Skill: Concept AACSB: Written and oral communication 3) With regard to the defining characteristics of a team, all of the following are true EXCEPT: A) teams exist to achieve a shared goal. B) team members are interdependent regarding the achievement of a goal. C) team members do not have the authority to manage their own work and internal processes. D) teams are bounded and stable over a period of time. Answer: C Page Ref: 4 & Ex. 1-1 Diff: Easy Skill: Concept AACSB: Written and oral communication
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