Exam 10: Meetings As Forums for Problem Solving

An international project of a company was a huge success, and the revenue that the company earned exceeded their own expectations. The company decided to give bonuses to the group members. It was the responsibility of the program manager to evaluate the group members to find out how each of them helped the group to accomplish the task. What is this kind of evaluation called?

Differentiate between the requirements for a meeting held on the premises and those of a meeting held off the premises.

As part of technical training, the instructor divided the participants into three groups. The training included various exercises and problem solving techniques. It required close supervision of the instructor. Which kind of meeting setup would solve the purpose, and why?

After completing her presentation, Phoebe distributed feedback sheets among the audience members and asked them to rate her presentation on a variety of parameters. Which critical thinking skill do the audience members have to use?

The technique that is useful in groups where there are large differences in status or where there is communication dominance among members and in newly formed groups is called the _________ technique.

Which is an important part of feedback in meetings that places a value label on another person's contributions to the group?

The dimension where the productivity of the group decreases if the group members are not comfortable with each other is called ________ evaluation.

Standing committee members of Congress are framing a bill and they require opinions on the bill before they present it to Congress. They have a deadline, therefore the members decide to prepare a questionnaire and send it across to various experts for opinion. They were able to make a decision after the fourth round of questions. What is this method of problem solving called in which the results from one round of questions dictate the questions for the next round?

Analyze the various causes of anxiety in meetings.

A parent-teacher conference is arranged to determine the curriculum for the following year. The parents debate on providing more assignments to the students for better preparation and knowledge on the subject. The teachers do not want to burden the students with additional tasks. Finally, after further discussion, both sides agree to give additional math assignments and conclude the meeting. What method did the parents and teachers use to resolve their differences?

To generate new ideas for marketing their new product, a company invited all the marketing managers from different regions for their respective input. The facilitator went through a five-step process to project ideas, and the participants then ranked the ideas to choose the best. What is the technique applied here?

A facilitator is looking for a space to conduct a regional-level meeting. The tables and chairs need to be arranged so that participants sit adjacent to or directly across from one another because the meeting is expected to be replete with group discussions and presentations. Which type of meeting structure best suits this purpose?

When should group members demonstrate a wide range of competencies for effective group communication? Why should they demonstrate those skills?

Elmo wanted to take up a management certification program sponsored by his company, even though he was technical staff with a science background. He wanted to prove that he could do this despite his lack of management background. What is Elmo's goal referred to as?

Which type of goal describes the path for excellence of any company?