BUSM2011: Exam Two Vocab

Team

A collection of individuals who are interdependent in their tasks, share responsibility for outcomes, see themselves as an intact social entity, and are embedded in larger organizational systems.

Task Interdependence

The degree to which team members rely on one another to accomplish goals and complete tasks.

Forming

The first stage of team development, characterized by orientation, getting acquainted, and polite behavior.

Storming

The second stage of team development, marked by conflict over roles, goals, and expectations.

Norming

The third stage of team development, where roles, goals, and team norms are established.

Performing

The fourth stage of team development, where the team operates efficiently toward task achievement.

Adjourning

The final stage of team development, involving task completion and debriefing.

Surface-Level Diversity

Diversity based on observable attributes such as race, gender, ethnicity, and age.

Deep-Level Diversity

Diversity based on attributes inferred through experience, such as values, attitudes, and personality.

Social Loafing

The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working individually.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where conformity pressure suppresses critical thinking and dissent in cohesive groups.

Process Loss

Coordination and communication difficulties that reduce team efficiency.

Team Cohesion

The degree of emotional attraction and commitment members feel toward the team.

Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory

A theory describing how leaders form unique dyadic relationships with followers, resulting in in-groups (high trust/support) and out-groups (formal/contractual).

Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCBs)

Discretionary, non-required employee actions that benefit the organization (e.g., altruism, courtesy, sportsmanship).

Autocratic Style

A decision-making style where the leader decides alone without employee input.

Consultative Style

A decision-making style where the leader asks for input but makes the final decision alone.

Facilitative Style

A decision-making style where the leader seeks consensus within a group, holding equal vote.

Delegative Style

A decision-making style where the leader grants followers responsibility for final decisions.

Initiating Structure

Leader behaviors focused on defining roles, setting deadlines, and organizing task execution.

Consideration

Leader behaviors focused on mutual trust, respect, and concern for employee feelings and well-being.

Transactional Leadership

A leadership style focused on routine operations, clear exchanges, rewards for compliance, and punishments for failure.

Transformational Leadership

A leadership style that inspires followers to commit to a vision, innovate, and exceed self-interests.

Idealized Influence

Serving as an admired, ethical role model (Transformational Leadership component).

Inspirational Motivation

Articulating a compelling, optimistic vision of the future (Transformational Leadership component).

Intellectual Stimulation

Encouraging followers to challenge assumptions and think critically (Transformational Leadership component).

Individualized Consideration

Providing personalized coaching, mentoring, and support (Transformational Leadership component).