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Group-Team Dynamics In Business Organizations Question Paper

Group-Team Dynamics In Business Organizations

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KABARAK UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
COURSE CODE: HRMT 424
COURSE TITLE: GROUP/TEAM DYNAMICS IN BUSINESS
ORGANIZATIONS
STREAM: Y4S2
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer questions ONE and any other TWO questions.

QUESTIONS ONE (COMPULSORY) 30Marks
i. Differentiate between formal and informal groups (6 Marks)
ii. Many organizations expect the formal groups to perform effectively in order to become or
remain competitive. Describe the characteristics of an effective group. (10 marks)
iii. Discuss the advantages and challenges of group cohesiveness (10 marks)
iv. Explain field theory as used in group dynamics (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
i. Discuss in detail at least six types of formal groups or teams common in an organization
(12 Marks)
ii. Informal groups present several challenges to organizational performance. Describe
these challengers (8 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
i. What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of group decision making
(14 Marks)
ii. Describe the most popular strategies for reducing conflict (6 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
i. Group performance is directly related to effectiveness of the leader. Describe characteristics
of an effective leader (12 Marks)
ii. Explain the symptoms of group think (8 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Using appropriate examples in an organization setting, explain the meanings of the following
concepts.
i. Referent power (4 Marks)
ii. Delphi technique in group decision making (4 Marks)
iii. Storming stage of group development (4 Marks)
iv. Social facilitation (4 Marks)
v. Virtual group/team (4 Marks)

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