CME Team Building & Development 2

Question 1

A newly formed project team is experiencing conflict over roles and decision-making authority. According to Tuckman's model, this team is most likely in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Storming

Answer

The Storming stage is characterized by interpersonal conflict, power struggles, and resistance to group influence as members assert themselves.

Question 2

Which team development intervention is MOST effective when a team has low cohesion due to members not understanding each other's working styles?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a Myers-Briggs or DiSC personality assessment workshop

Answer

Personality assessments like DiSC or MBTI help team members understand behavioral differences and improve interpersonal communication and collaboration.

Question 3

A manager notices that one team member consistently dominates discussions while others disengage. What is the BEST corrective approach?

Accepted Answer

Privately counsel the dominant member and use structured turn-taking in meetings

Answer

Private coaching preserves the member's dignity while structured participation techniques ensure all voices are heard in group settings.

Question 4

In the context of virtual teams, which factor most significantly undermines team cohesion compared to co-located teams?

Accepted Answer

Lack of spontaneous informal interaction

Answer

Informal hallway conversations and spontaneous interactions build trust and rapport that are difficult to replicate in virtual settings.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes psychological safety in a team context?

Accepted Answer

Creating a climate where members feel safe to take interpersonal risks without fear of punishment

Answer

Psychological safety, a concept developed by Amy Edmondson, refers to the shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking such as speaking up or admitting mistakes.

(CME) Certified Management Executive Practice Test

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CME Team Building & Development 2