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Name______________________ ID _____________ Section:

HRM200-300

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR Spring 2020

TAP 4 – 15%

Teams: Characteristics and Diversity (TOTAL 100 points)

TASK 1: TRUE AND FALSE (4pts each/TOTAL 20pts) Answer the questions below 1. A team consists of two or more people who work independently to accomplish

common goals related to tasks.

2. A volleyball team is an example of an action team.

3. In the forming stage of team development, feelings of solidarity develop as members work toward team goals.

4. A high degree of task interdependence exists when team members have a shared vision of the team's goal

5. A high degree of goal interdependence exists when team members share in the rewards that the team earns.

TASK 2: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (5pts each/TOTAL 10pts) Answer the questions below 1. Which of the following represents the predictable sequence of stages in team development?

A. Performing, forming, norming, storming, and adjourning B. Forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning C. Norming, forming, performing, storming, and adjourning D. Storming, norming, performing, forming, and adjourning

2. Which of the following refers to diversity related to observable attributes such as race, ethnicity, sex, and

age? A. Deep level B. Surface level C. Conjunctive D. Cooperative

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TASK 3: MATCHING (2pts each/TOTAL 10pts) Match the following ANSWER

1. Work team Produce a one time output (product, service, design, plan, etc.)

2. Management team

Perform complex tasks that vary in duration and take place in highly visible or challenging circumstances

3. Parallel team Integrate activities of subunits across business functions

4. Project team Provide goods or services

5. Action team Provide recommendations and resolve issues

TASK 4: ESSAYS (10pts each/TOTAL 60pts) Answer the questions below

1. What is the difference between team and group? 2. What is the importance of teamwork in the workplace? 3. Do some research and explain the term “virtual team”. What is the significance of virtual team in

the time of pandemic? 4. How important is collaboration for teamwork? 5. How do team members collaborate when each works from different location? What

collaboration tools do they use? 6. How can teams stay cohesive during the pandemic? (Consider that everyone works from home)

BONUS: (10pts) Do you prefer to work in team or on your own? Why?