Assignment -1

On

Team Characteristics
Submitted by:
Rajiv kumar shaw

1.Teams operate most effectively when leadership is formally established and recognized.
A.True B.False

2. Effective team behavior is always more encouraging than challenging of new ideas.
A.True B.False

3. Which of the following is not a Team Maintenance Role?

A.Encouraging B.Compromising C.Harmonizing D.Information Giving

4. The second stage of team formation and develop is

A.Performing B.

storming

C.Forming D.Norming

5. Healthy conflict is a key building block of an effective team.

A.True B. C false

False

6.Teams make the best decisions when

A.Leaders are autocratic B.Team members who dont know anything keep quiet C.Decisions are made by consensus

D.Team members listen carefully

7. Among the most critical elements of a team is: A. That all team members are employed in the same unit, office or division. B .A strong leader who will keep the team on track, at all costs. C.A shared understanding from among team members as to what the purpose of the team is. D Managerial or supervisory experience. 8. Teams work most effectively when they: A. B. C. D. Work without an agenda, and "go with the flow," diverging from topic to topic. Work from an agreed upon set of norms and ground rules. Are given an extremely short period of time to accomplish goals. Meet behind closed doors, with no communication with others.

9. Effective, productive team members are first and foremost: A. B. C. D. Experienced in their organization with a good deal of seniority and "know the ropes." Experts in the topic the team is working on. Strong, influential and persuasive leaders who can direct others. Committed to the cause of the team and will put the team's purpose before his or her own.