Org Mgmt Teams & Motivation Exam Prep Chapter 6 - Complete Test Bank Developing Human Service Leaders 1e with Answers by Deborah Harley McClaskey. DOCX document preview.
Test Bank
Chapter 6: Organizational Management: Team building, Management, and Motivation
Multiple Choice
1. Organizations depend more on teams because recent lean budgets have caused ___________.
a. leader staffs
b. lower salaries
c. fewer programs
d. greater program needs
Learning Objective: 6-1
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Organizations Depend on Teams
Question Type: MC
2. The second stage of work groups growing into work teams is characterized by ____________.
a. a take charge leader
b. clear goals and direction
c. conflict and challenge
d. satisfied members and leaders
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Work Team or Work Group
Question Type: MC
3. __________________ is one of the most important characteristics of a team leader for its success and dedication of team members
a. Task orientation
b. Commitment
c. Organization
d. Positivity
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Prescription: High Performance Teams
Question Type: TF
Question Type: MC
4. If a work group becomes stuck on its way to becoming a work team, the leader should ____________.
a. replace selected group members
b. become more task oriented
c. allow the group to argue
d. engage in goal-setting and give feedback
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Prescription: High Performance Teams
Question Type: TF
Question Type: MC
5. Considering managers’ roles with new employees, a manager who spends time in training, introductions, and follow-up will likely have a team of employees who:
a. frequently complain about the boss
b. frequently complain about colleagues
c. respect the manager and stay employed longer
d. slack off of job responsibilities
Learning Objective: 6-3
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Manager Responsibilities
Question Type: MC
6. Integration of new employees to a team too often becomes assembly line work providing little individual ________________________.
a. insurance and retirement benefits
b. promotions and raises
c. rules and policies
d. professional development
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Prescription: The Job of a Good Manager
Question Type: MC
7. The Manager Process #1 discusses hiring and onboarding. New employees need _______________.
a. friends and colleagues
b. comfort and competence
c. handbooks and orientation
d. skills and knowledge
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Prescription: The Job of a Good Manager
Question Type: MC
8. Managers play an important role in _______________ top-tier employees.
a. retaining
b. paying
c. marketing to
d. directing
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Prescription: The Job of a Good Manager
Question Type: MC
9. Managers must carefully identify and train ______________ for the organization.
a. advisory board members
b. clerical support staff
c. contract employees
d. the next generation of leaders
Learning Objective: 6-3
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Prescription: The Job of a Good Manager
Question Type: MC
10. Once promoted to a manager position, the first people to build a relationship with are:
a. your direct manager and direct reports
b. your direct manager and the board of directors
c. your support staff and your direct manager
d. your manager colleagues and the board of directors
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Prescription: The Job of a Good Manager
Question Type: MC
11. Intrinsically motivated people give more because __________________ .
a. it is the trendy thing to do
b. they are passionate about the cause
c. they want it to look good on their resume
d. they want to one-up their friends
Learning Objective: 6-5
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Extrinsically or Intrinsically Motivated
Question Type: MC
12. A ______________ is described as being transported to a focused state of being where one’s sense of time disappears while a major goal is accomplished.
a. leadership experience
b. procrastination experience
c. motivational experience
d. planning experience
Learning Objective: 6-5
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Prescription: Finding and Maintaining Your Focus
Question Type: MC
True/False
1. Work groups are similar to work teams -> the terms are almost interchangeable.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Work Team or Work Group
Question Type: TF
2. Upper management support is a key factor in work team success.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Work Team or Work Group
Question Type: TF
3. The timeframe to grow from a work group to a work team can be measured in weeks.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Prescription: High Performance Teams
Question Type: TF
4. Today, a manager is usually a leadership role in the entry level jobs of an organization hierarchy who is responsible for supervision and administration.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-3
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Reflection: Early Learning Experiences about Management
Question Type: TF
5. A manager who excels in maintaining a committed and skilled set of employees is a master at identifying talent as well as hiring and coaching those employees.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-3
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Manager Responsibilities
Question Type: TF
6. Part of a new leader’s job is to continue to be the best achiever and shining star on the staff.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Prescription: The Job of a Good Manager
Question Type: TF
7. A key manager process establishes an appreciative work environment.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Prescription: The Job of a Good Manager
Question Type: TF
8. Managers cannot serve as employee mentors, only leaders can do that.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Prescription: The Job of a Good Manager
Question Type: TF
9. Relationships with former colleagues will change after a member of the team is promoted to team leader.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Prescription: The Job of a Good Manager
Question Type: TF
10. Motivation is the process of starting, directing, and maintaining physical and psychological activities.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-5
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Motivation
Question Type: TF
11. Extrinsically motivated people are not energized by rewards of free T-shirts or pizza parties for volunteering 100 hours over the course of a semester.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-5
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Extrinsically or Intrinsically Motivated
Question Type: TF
12. Our motivation choices are impacted by our desire to be liked, have friends, and feel self-confident.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-5
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Extrinsically or Intrinsically Motivated
Question Type: TF
13. Procrastination behaviors are easily managed.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-4
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Extrinsically or Intrinsically Motivated
Question Type: TF
14. Once our needs for financial support are met, it no longer motivates, and the intrinsic motivators drive us to commit and achieve.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-5
Cognitive Domain: comprehension
Answer Location: Prescription: Finding and Maintaining Your Focus
Question Type: TF
15. Employees believe managers have no interest to provide a positive work environment or influence over organizational policies that impact their motivation levels.
a. True
b. False
Learning Objective: 6-5
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Prescription: Finding and Maintaining Your Focus
Question Type: TF
Short Answer
Type: S
1. Compare and describe group member behaviors from the first stage growth of a group (dependency and inclusion) to the early growth stages of human development of children.
a. Student should discuss topics such as high need for structured leader similar to need for a structured parent.
b. Student could discuss high need to be accepted and valued by the members and the leader similar to children’s need to be included and valued by the parents and siblings
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Work Team or Work Group
Question Type: SA
Type: S
2. As a work group struggles through each of the four stages to become a work team, what are two precautions you would give to the team leader?
a. Student should list two of these responses: be patient; be supportive; coach them; let go and let the members lead; don’t take it personally.
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Prescription: High Performance Teams
Question Type: SA
Type: S
3. Explain one of the four employee drivers of motivation: 1) acquire 2) comprehend 3) bend 4) defend
a. Student will write about:
1) reward and equitable pay system
2) emphasis on quality and competency
3) supportive team work culture
4) workplace built on trust and transparency
Learning Objective: 6-5
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Prescription: Finding and Maintaining Your Focus
Question Type: SA
Type: S
4. Explain the phrase “carrot and stick.”
a. Student will write about carrots representing rewards and sticks representing punishment or coercion.
Learning Objective: 6-5
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Reflection: Motivation Theory at Work
Question Type: SA
Essay
Type: E
1. Give one reason why each of these upper management actions will positively influence work team performance:
- Clearly define organization’s mission
- Support innovation
- Reward group performance rather than individual performance
a. 1. Because stage 2 of groups development results in conflict over project mission, work group needs a clear anchor regarding organization mission.
2. The many voices in a work group will create many new ideas. Support for new and different is vital to ongoing group engagement.
3. Individual rewards will result in individual actions and work against the group effort.
Learning Objective: 6-2
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Work Team or Work Group
Question Type: ESS
Type: E
2. Describe how the CEO/managers of smaller organizations struggle in the time balance of external growth and development of the organization versus internal growth and development of employees
a. Smaller organizations seek to grow to afford more staff. More staff allows everyone to focus on fewer responsibilities. As organizations grow, staff are in need of skill building and enhancement. Managers and CEOs must balance the responsibilities to provide both.
Learning Objective: 6-3
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Prescription: The Job of a Good Manager
Question Type: ESS
Type: E
3. If a good manager knows his/her team members styles, strengths, and weaknesses, what should a good manager know about you?
a. Describe what a potential manager should know about your style, strengths and weaknesses are in the workplace.
Learning Objective: 6-1
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Prescription: The Job of a Good Manager
Question Type: ESS
Type: E
4. Explain this sentence and give examples: Motivation is about satisfaction from 1) job completion or mastery of new skills, and also 2) self-regulation and choices.
a. Student should include examples about persevering in the face of learning new skills and persevering by keeping promises to self.
Learning Objective: 6-5
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Extrinsically or Intrinsically Motivated
Question Type: ESS
Type: E
5. Explain the Motivation Formula and define each of the four words in the formula.
Motivation = (Expectancy X Value) / (Impulsiveness x Delay)
a.
Learning Objective: 6-4
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Diagnosis: Extrinsically or Intrinsically Motivated
Question Type: ESS
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