Question 1

An overly cohesive group that avoids challenging one another's ideas._______

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Question 2

At which point in structured problem solving are team members most prone to groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A)  establish criteria for a decision 
B)  choose the best decision 
C)  discuss possible solutions 
D)  define and analyze the problem 
E)  implement the solution and evaluate the results 
A)  establish criteria for a decision 
B)  choose the best decision 
C)  discuss possible solutions 
D)  define and analyze the problem 
E)  implement the solution and evaluate the results B

Question 3

An important step in group brainstorming is to not squelch creativity by judging and critiquing generated ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What stage of the Model of Situational Leadership is most focused on support and encouragement?

Accepted Answer

A)  participating 
B)  adjourning 
C)  delegating 
D)  telling 
E)  selling 
A)  participating 
B)  adjourning 
C)  delegating 
D)  telling 
E)  selling

Question 5

A leader with an autocratic leadership style

Accepted Answer

A)  seeks input from team members. 
B)  allows the team members to make decisions. 
C)  is always ineffective. 
D)  makes decisions and expects them to be followed. 
E)  none of the options are correct. 
A)  seeks input from team members. 
B)  allows the team members to make decisions. 
C)  is always ineffective. 
D)  makes decisions and expects them to be followed. 
E)  none of the options are correct.

Question 6

According to Hersey and Blanchard,member readiness refers to the extent that members have experience,knowledge,and motivation to work together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Minh maintains strict control over the planning for the Battle of the Bands Planning Committee.He insists on determining the direction and outcome of the committee's discussion.According to the styles view of leadership,which leadership style is Minh using?

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic 
B)  autocratic 
C)  situational 
D)  laissez-faire 
E)  functional 
A)  democratic 
B)  autocratic 
C)  situational 
D)  laissez-faire 
E)  functional

Question 8

Effective group brainstorming includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  soliciting wild "out of the box" ideas. 
B)  carefully judging each idea. 
C)  generating as many ideas as possible. 
D)  combining ideas. 
E)  elaborating on ideas. 
A)  soliciting wild "out of the box" ideas. 
B)  carefully judging each idea. 
C)  generating as many ideas as possible. 
D)  combining ideas. 
E)  elaborating on ideas.

Question 9

Leaders who invite input from group members and encourage shared decision making._______

Accepted Answer

Democratic

Question 10

The first step in the structured problem-solving approach is

Accepted Answer

A)  establish criteria for a solution. 
B)  define and analyze the problem. 
C)  discuss possible solutions. 
D)  choose the best solution. 
E)  implement the solution. 
A)  establish criteria for a solution. 
B)  define and analyze the problem. 
C)  discuss possible solutions. 
D)  choose the best solution. 
E)  implement the solution.

Question 11

A direct,telling style of leadership._______

Accepted Answer

Autocratic

Question 12

What is the opposite communication behavior of a strategic manipulative defensive climate?

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling message 
B)  cooperative message 
C)  neutrality 
D)  avoidance 
E)  evaluative language 
A)  controlling message 
B)  cooperative message 
C)  neutrality 
D)  avoidance 
E)  evaluative language

Question 13

Laissez-faire leadership

Accepted Answer

A)  allows the group to take charge of decisions and actions. 
B)  is always ineffective. 
C)  leads to a lack of group cohesion. 
D)  exists when the leader maintains strict control of the group. 
E)  none of the options are correct. 
A)  allows the group to take charge of decisions and actions. 
B)  is always ineffective. 
C)  leads to a lack of group cohesion. 
D)  exists when the leader maintains strict control of the group. 
E)  none of the options are correct.

Question 14

All leaders share certain personal and physical characteristics._______

Accepted Answer

Traits vie

Question 15

Relying on authority is appropriate when a group must make a decision quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Leadership that is determined by a group's motivation,group members' experience,and knowledge._______

Accepted Answer

Situationa

Question 17

The laissez-faire leadership style is more likely to be appropriate for a mature and highly productive group than for a new group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If a team member responds,"That's a stupid idea,now go back to sleep," he is demonstrating what type of communication behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluative 
B)  descriptive 
C)  neutrality 
D)  avoidance 
E)  superiority 
A)  evaluative 
B)  descriptive 
C)  neutrality 
D)  avoidance 
E)  superiority

Question 19

There is no variation to the structured problem-solving approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following decision-making methods results in team members experiencing greater levels of satisfaction and cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A)  decision by majority 
B)  decision by consensus 
C)  decision by authority 
D)  decision by self 
E)  decision by leader 
A)  decision by majority 
B)  decision by consensus 
C)  decision by authority 
D)  decision by self 
E)  decision by leader

An overly cohesive group that avoids challenging one another's ideas._______

At which point in structured problem solving are team members most prone to groupthink?

An important step in group brainstorming is to not squelch creativity by judging and critiquing generated ideas.

What stage of the Model of Situational Leadership is most focused on support and encouragement?

A leader with an autocratic leadership style

According to Hersey and Blanchard,member readiness refers to the extent that members have experience,knowledge,and motivation to work together.

Minh maintains strict control over the planning for the Battle of the Bands Planning Committee.He insists on determining the direction and outcome of the committee's discussion.According to the styles view of leadership,which leadership style is Minh using?

Effective group brainstorming includes all of the following EXCEPT

Leaders who invite input from group members and encourage shared decision making._______

The first step in the structured problem-solving approach is

A direct,telling style of leadership._______

What is the opposite communication behavior of a strategic manipulative defensive climate?

Laissez-faire leadership

All leaders share certain personal and physical characteristics._______

Relying on authority is appropriate when a group must make a decision quickly.

Leadership that is determined by a group's motivation,group members' experience,and knowledge._______

The laissez-faire leadership style is more likely to be appropriate for a mature and highly productive group than for a new group.

If a team member responds,"That's a stupid idea,now go back to sleep," he is demonstrating what type of communication behavior?

There is no variation to the structured problem-solving approach.

Which of the following decision-making methods results in team members experiencing greater levels of satisfaction and cohesion?

Introduction to Communication

Self and Perception

Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Active Listening

Managing Conflict

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Small Group Communication

Preparing Your Speech

Composing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Informative Speeches

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Exam 12: Leadership in Group Communication

An overly cohesive group that avoids challenging one another's ideas._______

At which point in structured problem solving are team members most prone to groupthink?

An important step in group brainstorming is to not squelch creativity by judging and critiquing generated ideas.

What stage of the Model of Situational Leadership is most focused on support and encouragement?

A leader with an autocratic leadership style

According to Hersey and Blanchard,member readiness refers to the extent that members have experience,knowledge,and motivation to work together.

Minh maintains strict control over the planning for the Battle of the Bands Planning Committee.He insists on determining the direction and outcome of the committee's discussion.According to the styles view of leadership,which leadership style is Minh using?

Effective group brainstorming includes all of the following EXCEPT

Leaders who invite input from group members and encourage shared decision making._______

The first step in the structured problem-solving approach is

A direct,telling style of leadership._______

What is the opposite communication behavior of a strategic manipulative defensive climate?

Laissez-faire leadership

All leaders share certain personal and physical characteristics._______

Relying on authority is appropriate when a group must make a decision quickly.

Leadership that is determined by a group's motivation,group members' experience,and knowledge._______

The laissez-faire leadership style is more likely to be appropriate for a mature and highly productive group than for a new group.

If a team member responds,"That's a stupid idea,now go back to sleep," he is demonstrating what type of communication behavior?

There is no variation to the structured problem-solving approach.

Which of the following decision-making methods results in team members experiencing greater levels of satisfaction and cohesion?

Introduction to Communication

Self and Perception

Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Active Listening

Managing Conflict

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Small Group Communication

Preparing Your Speech

Composing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Informative Speeches

Persuasive Speeches

Interviewing Techniques and Strategies

Filters