In Steiner's Taxonomy of Group Tasks, When Comparing the Performance

question 58

Multiple Choice

In Steiner's taxonomy of group tasks, when comparing the performance of groups with that of individuals, an underlying question is:

• A) How many tasks confront the group?
• B) How is the group's product related to the members' inputs?
• C) Is there a reward or punishment for each performance?
• D) How many members will be involved in the task?

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Definitions:

Performance Standards

The expected levels of performance or benchmarks that a job, employee, or organization is expected to achieve.

Measurable Standards

Benchmarks or criteria that can be quantified to evaluate performance or progress towards specific objectives.

Traits

Enduring and distinct personality characteristics that influence an individual's behavior, perception, and interaction with the environment.

Calibration

A process whereby managers meet to discuss the performance of individual employees to ensure that their employee evaluations are in line with one another.