Monthly Activity ~ Team Building

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1.

The importance of teams and team building was the topic of the month for December. In order for a team to function to its full potential what essential elements must it have?
- A.
  
  The team members must have shared goals or a reason for working together.
- B.
  
  The group members must not be interdependent (that is, they perceive they do not need one another's experience, ability, and commitment in order to arrive at a mutual goals).
- C.
  
  The team members must be committed to the idea that working together leads to more effective decisions than working in isolation.
- D.
  
  The group must be a functioning unit within a larger organizational context
- E.
  
  A,B & C
- F.
  
  A, C & D
Correct Answer
F. A, C & D
2.

The major causes of team conflicts are:
- A.
  
  Personality differences
- B.
  
  Values differences
- C.
  
  Differences in perspective
- D.
  
  Differences in goals
- E.
  
  Cultural differences
- F.
  
  A, B, D & E
- G.
  
  A, B, C & D
- H.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
H. All of the above
3.

In one of our Monday Motivators we compared the movie Wizard of Oz with Team Building techniques and discovered a lot of similarities with team building and the wonderful story based in Kansas. In the last slide the song "We're off to see to the Wizard..." was played for you...How many times did Dorothy sing the word "because" ? Hint...Week 3
- A.
  
  Five
- B.
  
  Seven
- C.
  
  Nine
- D.
  
  Less than Five
- E.
  
  More than 11
Correct Answer
B. Seven
4.

This team carries out the work of a specfic unit.
- A.
  
  Process Team
- B.
  
  Functional Team
- C.
  
  Adhoc Committee
- D.
  
  Advisory Group
- E.
  
  Workgroup
Correct Answer
B. Functional Team
5.

This team is tasked with solving specific challenges or overseeing certain practices.
- A.
  
  Process Team
- B.
  
  Functional Team
- C.
  
  Adhoc Committee
- D.
  
  Advisory Group
- E.
  
  Workgroup
Correct Answer
A. Process Team
6.

This team is seated to do specific work around an issue. Once this team is finished with their work they are disbanded.
- A.
  
  Process Team
- B.
  
  Functional Team
- C.
  
  Adhoc Committee
- D.
  
  Advisory Group
- E.
  
  Workgroup
Correct Answer
E. Workgroup

Explanation
Based on the CQI principles.

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7.

Problem Solving Model: To maximize team problem solving, the model is broken down into 6 steps. Please select the one answer that shows the correct order it should be in. Hint...You learned about this model in one of your team building trainings.
- A.
  
  Identify and select the problem Select and plan solution Generate potential solutions Evaluate the solution Analyze the problem Implement the solution
- B.
  
  Identify and select the problem Analyze the problem Generate potential solutions Select and plan solution Implement the solution Evaluate the solution
- C.
  
  Identify and select the problem Select and plan solution Analyze the problem Generate the potential solutions Implement the solution Evaluate the solution
- D.
  
  Identify and select the problem Analyze the problem Select and plan solution Generate potention solutions Implement the solution Evaluate the solution
Correct Answer
B. Identify and select the problem Analyze the problem Generate potential solutions Select and plan solution Implement the solution Evaluate the solution
8.

Is this a true statement in "Lessons Learned from Geese"? Each goose flaps its wings to create uplift for the birds to follow. By flying in a V formation it adds 35% extra flying range.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
It adds 71% extra flying range.

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9.

When Dorothy met challenges on the way to OZ, as a team leader she .... Check all that apply. Hint...Only 2 answers don't apply
- A.
  
  Used her inner strength
- B.
  
  Drew on her inner resources and fancy shoes
- C.
  
  Took risks and empowered others
- D.
  
  Advised her team of their flaws e.g. no heart, no brain etc.
- E.
  
  Delegated to others
- F.
  
  Used everyone's diversity in her favor
Correct Answer(s)
A. Used her inner strength
C. Took risks and empowered others
E. Delegated to others
F. Used everyone's diversity in her favor
10.

In a team or unit contribution it is important to know what strong skills each member brings so you can draw on those skills and demonstrate that everyone is setting the tone of cooperation within the team. Below you will find descriptions of unskilled team players, average skill team players and skilled team players. Please select only the ones that are SKILLED team players...Hint...There are four correct answers.
- A.
  
  Rarely helpful to the rest of the team unit or organization in getting work done or in cooperating with anyone.
- B.
  
  Usually helpful to the rest of the team, or other units in getting work done.
- C.
  
  Always helpful to the rest of the team or other units.
- D.
  
  Among the first to volunteer to help others succeed.
- E.
  
  May chill the efforts of the larger group by hesitating to get involved or even refusing to help.
- F.
  
  Will cooperate with others.
- G.
  
  Will share anything if it's for the team or organization.
- H.
  
  Withholds resources and information from the others.
- I.
  
  A model of sharing, caring and cooperation.
- J.
  
  About as helpful as most people in teams are.
Correct Answer(s)
C. Always helpful to the rest of the team or other units.
D. Among the first to volunteer to help others succeed.
G. Will share anything if it's for the team or organization.
I. A model of sharing, caring and cooperation.

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Monthly Activity ~ Team Building

The importance of teams and team building was the topic of the month for December. In order for a team to function to its full potential what essential elements must it have?

The major causes of team conflicts are:

This team carries out the work of a specfic unit.

This team is tasked with solving specific challenges or overseeing certain practices.

This team is seated to do specific work around an issue. Once this team is finished with their work they are disbanded.

Problem Solving Model: To maximize team problem solving, the model is broken down into 6 steps. Please select the one answer that shows the correct order it should be in. Hint...You learned about this model in one of your team building trainings.

Is this a true statement in "Lessons Learned from Geese"? Each goose flaps its wings to create uplift for the birds to follow. By flying in a V formation it adds 35% extra flying range.

When Dorothy met challenges on the way to OZ, as a team leader she .... Check all that apply. Hint...Only 2 answers don't apply