Question 1

Group factors that inhibit ideas and creativity do not include

Accepted Answer

A)  Norms for conformity 
B)  Groups that censor controversial opinions 
C)  Judgments and opinions that are expressed openly in the group 
D)  Status conscious members 
A)  Norms for conformity 
B)  Groups that censor controversial opinions 
C)  Judgments and opinions that are expressed openly in the group 
D)  Status conscious members

Question 2

A power-oriented analysis of task groups does not usually include

Accepted Answer

A)  The physical setting where the group meets 
B)  The membership of the group 
C)  The agenda and procedural rules 
D)  The indigenous leadership of the group 
A)  The physical setting where the group meets 
B)  The membership of the group 
C)  The agenda and procedural rules 
D)  The indigenous leadership of the group

Question 3

Consensus

Accepted Answer

A)  Is often considered the ideal way to select among alternatives 
B)  Is often too hard to achieve in groups 
C)  Means that everyone is fully in agreement with the decision made by the group 
D)  Increases conflict and can makes the group less effective 
A)  Is often considered the ideal way to select among alternatives 
B)  Is often too hard to achieve in groups 
C)  Means that everyone is fully in agreement with the decision made by the group 
D)  Increases conflict and can makes the group less effective

Question 4

You have been asked to chair a committee charged with the task of making recommendations about whether it would be feasible for the large social service agency in which you work to provide child care for employees. Describe how you would prepare for the first meeting of the committee. Prepare a written agenda.

Accepted Answer

To prepare for the first meeting of the

Question 5

To enhance member involvement and commitment in task groups the worker should not

Accepted Answer

A)  Assign members specific roles 
B)  Invite members' input into the agenda 
C)  Be honest with members and let them know that their decisions are not binding 
D)  Encourage members to participate in decision making 
A)  Assign members specific roles 
B)  Invite members' input into the agenda 
C)  Be honest with members and let them know that their decisions are not binding 
D)  Encourage members to participate in decision making

Question 6

When handling information generated by the group during problem solving the worker should generally not

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify discrepancies 
B)  Combine disparate facts 
C)  Look for patterns 
D)  Rank facts from most to least important 
A)  Identify discrepancies 
B)  Combine disparate facts 
C)  Look for patterns 
D)  Rank facts from most to least important

Question 7

Observe a task group meeting. After the meeting, evaluate the effectiveness of the leader. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this individual's leadership style? Did the leader appear to be well-prepared for the meeting? What changes would have helped make the meeting more productive?

Accepted Answer

After observing the task group meeting,

Question 8

When helping members to share information, which of the following steps is not recommended

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensure that all members have a clear understanding of the topic 
B)  Develop clear procedural steps 
C)  Let the high status members speak first 
D)  Focus by discussing one issue at a time 
A)  Ensure that all members have a clear understanding of the topic 
B)  Develop clear procedural steps 
C)  Let the high status members speak first 
D)  Focus by discussing one issue at a time

Question 9

Handling conflicts does not usually include

Accepted Answer

A)  As a leader taking a stance in the conflict but ask questions and seek clarification of members who are taking a different stance 
B)  Follow orderly preplanned steps for considering alternatives 
C)  Help members express facts and preferences underlying their points of views and opinions 
D)  Clarify and summarize the discussion frequently so that all members have a similar understanding of what is being discussed 
A)  As a leader taking a stance in the conflict but ask questions and seek clarification of members who are taking a different stance 
B)  Follow orderly preplanned steps for considering alternatives 
C)  Help members express facts and preferences underlying their points of views and opinions 
D)  Clarify and summarize the discussion frequently so that all members have a similar understanding of what is being discussed

Question 10

Between task group meetings it is generally not recommended that leaders generally

Accepted Answer

A)  Wait until the group has made a decision to be in close contact with administrative staff or governing bodies that gave the group its mandate 
B)  Monitor and ensure that tasks and assignments are being completed for the next meeting 
C)  Read the minutes and any notes they have taken about actions taken and tasks assigned 
D)  Send a memo to members about any items they may have for the next meeting agenda 
A)  Wait until the group has made a decision to be in close contact with administrative staff or governing bodies that gave the group its mandate 
B)  Monitor and ensure that tasks and assignments are being completed for the next meeting 
C)  Read the minutes and any notes they have taken about actions taken and tasks assigned 
D)  Send a memo to members about any items they may have for the next meeting agenda

Group factors that inhibit ideas and creativity do not include

A power-oriented analysis of task groups does not usually include

Consensus

To enhance member involvement and commitment in task groups the worker should not

When handling information generated by the group during problem solving the worker should generally not

Observe a task group meeting. After the meeting, evaluate the effectiveness of the leader. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this individual's leadership style? Did the leader appear to be well-prepared for the meeting? What changes would have helped make the meeting more productive?

When helping members to share information, which of the following steps is not recommended

Handling conflicts does not usually include

Between task group meetings it is generally not recommended that leaders generally

Introduction

Historical Developments

Understanding Group Dynamics

Leadership

Leadership and Diversity

Planning the Group

The Group Begins

Assessment

Treatment Groups: Foundation Methods

Treatment Groups: Specialized Methods

Task Groups: Specialized Methods

Ending the Groups Work

Evaluation

Filters

Exam 11: Task Groups: Foundation Methods

Group factors that inhibit ideas and creativity do not include

A power-oriented analysis of task groups does not usually include

Consensus

To enhance member involvement and commitment in task groups the worker should not

When handling information generated by the group during problem solving the worker should generally not

Observe a task group meeting. After the meeting, evaluate the effectiveness of the leader. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this individual's leadership style? Did the leader appear to be well-prepared for the meeting? What changes would have helped make the meeting more productive?

When helping members to share information, which of the following steps is not recommended

Handling conflicts does not usually include

Between task group meetings it is generally not recommended that leaders generally

Introduction

Historical Developments

Understanding Group Dynamics

Leadership

Leadership and Diversity

Planning the Group

The Group Begins

Assessment

Treatment Groups: Foundation Methods

Treatment Groups: Specialized Methods

Task Groups: Specialized Methods

Ending the Groups Work

Evaluation

Filters