Reading assessments Q&A: 2, 6, 7

1.     (________) values are explicitly stated norms preferred by an organization.

- Espoused

2. (________) are groups of individuals who exhibit a unique pattern of values and a philosophy that is consistent with the organization's dominant values and norms.

- Subcultures

3. In the context of the different types of organizational structures, a(n) (________) uses both the functional and divisional forms of departmentalization simultaneously.

- Matrix Structure

4. The number of individuals reporting to a manager is called the manager's (________).

- Span of Control

5. A stripped-down version of a new project is a(n) (________).

- Prototype

6. A(n) (________) structure is the most bureaucratic of all structures.

- Mechanistic

7. (________) occurs when group members actively work together in ways such that all their respective skills are well utilized to achieve a common purpose.

- Teamwork

8. In the (________) stage of team development, members are interested in getting to know each other, discovering what is considered acceptable behavior, determining the real task of the group, and defining team rules.

- Forming

9. (________) occurs when a person's position within a team is equivalent in status to positions the individual holds outside of the team.

- Status Congruence

10. The process for discussing and agreeing upon what team members expect of one another is known as (________). 

- Role Negotiation

11.  The creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts is known as (________).

- Synergy

12. The (________) of a team represent the rules or standards of team conduct.

- Norms

13. In decisions made by (________), two or three people dominate or railroad the majority into making a decision with which they agree.

- Minority Rule

14. ________) is the tendency of members in highly cohesive groups to lose their critical evaluative capabilities.

- Groupthink

15. (________) occurs when too little work is expected from a team member and he or she feels underutilized.

- Role under-load

16. (________) is the degree to which a group or team members are attracted to and motivated to remain a part of the group or team.

- CohesivenessReading assessments Q&A:

1.     (________) values are explicitly stated norms preferred by an organization.

- Espoused

2. (________) are groups of individuals who exhibit a unique pattern of values and a philosophy that is consistent with the organization's dominant values and norms.

- Subcultures

3. In the context of the different types of organizational structures, a(n) (________) uses both the functional and divisional forms of departmentalization simultaneously.

- Matrix Structure

4. The number of individuals reporting to a manager is called the manager's (________).

- Span of Control

5. A stripped-down version of a new project is a(n) (________).

- Prototype

6. A(n) (________) structure is the most bureaucratic of all structures.

- Mechanistic

7. (________) occurs when group members actively work together in ways such that all their respective skills are well utilized to achieve a common purpose.

- Teamwork

8. In the (________) stage of team development, members are interested in getting to know each other, discovering what is considered acceptable behavior, determining the real task of the group, and defining team rules.

- Forming

9. (________) occurs when a person's position within a team is equivalent in status to positions the individual holds outside of the team.

- Status Congruence

10. The process for discussing and agreeing upon what team members expect of one another is known as (________). 

- Role Negotiation

11.  The creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts is known as (________).

- Synergy

12. The (________) of a team represent the rules or standards of team conduct.

- Norms

13. In decisions made by (________), two or three people dominate or railroad the majority into making a decision with which they agree.

- Minority Rule

14. ________) is the tendency of members in highly cohesive groups to lose their critical evaluative capabilities.

- Groupthink

15. (________) occurs when too little work is expected from a team member and he or she feels underutilized.

- Role under-load

16. (________) is the degree to which a group or team members are attracted to and motivated to remain a part of the group or team.

- CohesivenessReading assessments Q&A: