ASHWORTH R04 ONLINE EXAM 5

Question

ASHWORTH R04 ONLINE EXAM 5

Question # 00101134 Posted By: paul911 Updated on: 09/06/2015 10:57 AM Due on: 09/07/2015

Subject Business Topic General Business Tutorials:

Question

Question 1 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

A study indicated that when a team takes the time to debate the issues, __________.

A. team leadership usually changes hands
B. considerable conflict arises within the group
C. a suboptimal decision is more likely to be reached
D. an optimal decision is more likely to be reached

Question 2 of 40

0.0/ 2.5 Points

A personality clash refers to the fact that sometimes people __________.

A. basically dislike each other
B. are violent on the job
C. have different goals
D. are too much alike

Question 3 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

You know that you are using the political decision model during group decision making when you __________.

A. search for the most democratic solution to the problem
B. search for the most technically correct solution to the problem
C. attempt to satisfy your own interests
D. attempt to do what is best for the group

Question 4 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Which one of the following is the least likely to be a predictor of violent behavior on the job?

A. being a loner who does not fit into the group
B. bragging about the use of weapons
C. making frequent trips to gambling casinos
D. expressing extreme desperation

Question 5 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

A distinguishing characteristic of a workplace team is that the team is assigned __________.

A. a leader who exercises considerable control of the group
B. short-term tasks
C. new responsibility almost every day
D. some of the responsibility for managing its own work

Question 6 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Knowing one's best alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA) is designed to help a person __________.

A. prevent the opposing side from gaining any advantage
B. block a win-win solution
C. choose creative alternative solutions
D. prevent the accepting of unfavorable terms

Question 7 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Which one of the following is not a recommended step for effective group decision making?

A. Assign blame for the cause of the problem.
B. Analyze the cause.
C. Plan for implementation.
D. Provide for evaluation and accountability.

Question 8 of 40

0.0/ 2.5 Points

The concept of work-life choices implies that to attain career success, __________.

A. you have to at some point decide whether to give higher priority to work or personal life
B. if you place higher priority on personal life, work success will follow
C. if you place higher priority on work, personal success will follow
D. you need to balance work and personal life about fifty-fifty

Question 9 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Suzy often occupies the creative problem-solver role in a group, so she emphasizes __________.

A. achieving harmony
B. challenging faulty ideas
C. conducting research
D. solving difficult problems.

Question 10 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Two major contributors to political decision making are __________.

A. the concern for the welfare of others and being ethical
B. greed and gluttony
C. the search for being objective and rational
D. the desire to be fair and just

Question 11 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

An important feature of a workplace team is that the members __________.

A. work quite independently of one another
B. do not have to think much because work is broken down into many small bits
C. take over some of the supervisory responsibilities
D. are tightly controlled by a supervisor

Question 12 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Chuck occupies the coordinator role in a group, so he is likely to __________.

A. carefully examine the group process
B. seek ways to hog recognition
C. clarify goals and promote decision making
D. form alliances with the group leader

Question 13 of 40

0.0/ 2.5 Points

A factor that contributes to effective teamwork in business is __________.

A. an atmosphere that encourages individual accomplishment
B. financial bonuses for high-performing individuals in the team
C. financial bonuses for high-performing teams
D. a firm commitment to groupthink

Question 14 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

With respect to criticism, an effective team player is supposed to __________.

A. avoid accepting and giving criticism
B. enjoy criticizing the team leader during meetings
C. be willing to accept and give criticism
D. be willing to give but not accept criticism.

Question 15 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

A distinguishing characteristic of brainstorming is that participation by group members __________.

A. takes place in a predetermined sequence
B. follows the decision making steps
C. is spontaneous and unrestrained
D. is discouraged by the group leader

Question 16 of 40

0.0/ 2.5 Points

An important connection between interpersonal relations and problem solving is that __________.

A. many key problems are solved by groups
B. interpersonal relations must be set aside during problem solving
C. most key problems are solved using the rational decision model
D. interpersonal relations inhibit problem solving

Question 17 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Jud is involved in conflict within his work group. A useful question for him to reframe the situation would be, “__________?“

A. Why am I forced to work with fools
B. Am I sure what my coworker is saying
C. Why has life dealt me such a terrible hand
D. How do I get even

Question 18 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

A key communication challenge for a virtual team is to __________. Answer: C

A. find a nickname for the team that all members accept
B. motivate team members to check their e-mail
C. ensure that team members have precise information about work responsibilities
D. minimize team members surfing the Internet most of the workday

Question 19 of 40

0.0/ 2.5 Points

The probability of a group solving a problem well increases when the group __________.

A. reduces the use of brainstorming
B. follows a systematic procedure
C. encourages social loafing
D. engages in groupthink

Question 20 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

A typical work process of a virtual team would be for members to __________.

A. take refreshment breaks together
B. send messages to each other by e-mail
C. meet once per day in a conference room
D. argue over who gets the best cubicle

Part 2 of 2 - Lesson 5 Questions 37.5/ 50.0 Points

Question 21 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

In a mentoring relationship, the mentor __________.

A. trains the protégé to be his or her replacement
B. gives support and career advice to a less experienced person
C. requests that the protégé recommend him or her for promotion
D. assumes administrative responsibility for the protégé

Question 22 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

An appropriate reward is one that __________.

A. is much bigger than previous rewards the person has received
B. does not create an addiction to rewards
C. is effective for the individual involved
D. puts a worker in a good mood

Question 23 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Which one of the following is the least effective mentoring behavior?

A. counseling with the protégé
B. being a role model for the protégé
C. helping the protégé "learn the ropes"
D. solving problems for the protégé

Question 24 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

According to research, superb leaders all have one trait in common: __________.

A. exceptional spatial intelligence
B. superb emotional intelligence
C. below-average tolerance for risk taking
D. average imagination and creativity

Question 25 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Amanda has high self-awareness and self-objectivity, which should help her become a(n) __________ leader.

A. autocratic
B. untrustworthy
C. phony
D. authentic

Question 26 of 40

0.0/ 2.5 Points

How badly an employee wants a particular reward depends on __________.

A. the valence he or she attaches to the reward
B. the effort to performance expectancy
C. the performance to outcome expectancy
D. the employee's analytical intelligence

Question 27 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

The motivational principle of WIIFM means that people are motivated by __________.

A. concern for the welfare of others
B. self interest
C. a need to avoid pain
D. a spirit of excitement and adventure

Question 28 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Martha is a high-maintenance type of difficult person. On the job she is most likely to __________.

A. demand an unreasonable amount of her supervisor’s time
B. backstab her coworkers
C. cajole and intimidate her coworkers
D. promise any deadline, but fail to deliver

Question 29 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

A series of studies with a variety of workers indicated that leaders who were perceived to be the most effective were __________.

A. aggressive to the point of being hyper
B. passive to the point of being psychologically absent
C. moderately passive
D. moderately assertive

Question 30 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

A defining characteristic of the yes-people type of difficult person is that he or she __________.

A. avoids promising to meet deadlines
B. says yes to the boss, but no to coworkers
C. says no to the boss, but yes to coworkers
D. rarely delivers on promises

Question 31 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Under a company program of mentoring (or formal mentoring), you are likely to __________.

A. find a mentor on your own
B. be assigned a mentor
C. work with three or more mentors at the same time
D. be mentored by a person with less experience than you

Question 32 of 40

0.0/ 2.5 Points

The buddy system in a job setting refers to a pair of people __________.

A. sharing information that could affect their careers
B. recommending each other for good assignments
C. sharing career expenses and clothing
D. ganging up to downgrade their boss

Question 33 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

The observation that leaders must have the right stuff means that effective leadership requires __________.

A. the right position
B. years of experience
C. effective behaviors
D. certain characteristics

Question 34 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Which one of the following is most likely to be the behavior of an effective mentor?

A. sharing a challenging assignment with the protégé
B. coaxing the protégé into potentially harmful situations
C. avoiding a personal friendship with the protégé
D. solving problems for the protégé

Question 35 of 40

0.0/ 2.5 Points

Jessica has a strong need to affiliate with other people. She is therefore likely to display the personality trait of __________.

A. extraversion
B. introversion
C. emotional instability
D. conscientiousness

Question 36 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

Which one of the following would be the most effective for increasing self-motivation?

A. Improve your skills related to the goals you want to attain.
B. Lower your level of self-expectation.
C. Lower your work ethic to a level you can easily attain.
D. Find work that is motivated primarily by external rewards.

Question 37 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

A toxic person in the workplace is likely to __________.

A. ask for help with his or her deficiencies
B. look to help other people with their deficiencies
C. focus on the positive in dealing with other people
D. focus on the negative in dealing with other people

Question 38 of 40

2.5/ 2.5 Points

One of the four components of the core self-evaluation is __________.

A. self-esteem
B. type-A personality
C. high neuroticism
D. assertiveness

Question 39 of 40

0.0/ 2.5 Points

To use negative reinforcement to motivate José, an office temporary, his manager would __________.

A. put José on probation if he performs poorly
B. ignore most of José's actions
C. give José a "worst employee of the month" award
D. promise to give José a permanent job if he performs well

Question 40 of 40

0.0/ 2.5 Points

Restaurant server Katie winks at a customer as she asks him if he would like to order dessert, and he does order an expensive dessert. According to the law of effect, Katie will most likely __________.

A. explore what else she can do to sell more desserts
B. wink at another male customer before suggesting he order dessert
C. change the wink to a smile to check its effectiveness
D. minimize winking to avoid looking flirtatious

Rating:

4.9/5

Tutorials for this Question

Recent Feedback

Rated By	Feedback	Comments	Rated On
PP...S84		Customer satisfaction is guaranteed	06/21/2017
N...ye		Price offered are budget friendly	11/01/2016

Get the Solution

Great! We have found the solution of this question!

score 4 · Accepted Answer · 09/06/2015 10:58 AM

Solution: ASHWORTH R04 ONLINE EXAM 5

Tutorial # 00095510 Posted By: paul911 Posted on: 09/06/2015 10:58 AM

Puchased By: 4

Tutorial Preview

The solution of ASHWORTH R04 ONLINE EXAM 5...

Get the Solution

Attachments

ASHWORTH_R04_ONLINE_EXAM_5.docx (204.08 KB)

ASHWORTH R04 ONLINE EXAM 5

Question 1 of 40

Question 2 of 40

Question 3 of 40

Question 4 of 40

Question 5 of 40

Question 6 of 40

Question 7 of 40

Question 8 of 40

Question 9 of 40

Question 10 of 40

Question 11 of 40

Question 12 of 40

Question 13 of 40

Question 14 of 40

Question 15 of 40

Question 16 of 40

Question 17 of 40

Question 18 of 40

Question 19 of 40

Question 20 of 40

Part 2 of 2 - Lesson 5 Questions37.5/ 50.0 Points

Question 21 of 40

Question 22 of 40

Question 23 of 40

Question 24 of 40

Question 25 of 40

Question 26 of 40

Question 27 of 40

Question 28 of 40

Question 29 of 40

Question 30 of 40

Question 31 of 40

Question 32 of 40

Question 33 of 40

Question 34 of 40

Question 35 of 40

Question 36 of 40

Question 37 of 40

Question 38 of 40

Question 39 of 40

Question 40 of 40

Solution: ASHWORTH R04 ONLINE EXAM 5

Related Questions and Answers

Whatsapp our consultant to discuss your concerns happy to help :)

Lisa

Part 2 of 2 - Lesson 5 Questions 37.5/ 50.0 Points