Exam 10: Working in Groups

All of the following functions are group task roles except

If a group member were to say, "That's a stupid idea. Think you could come up with anything better?" as a way of intimidating others, asserting authority, or monopolizing discussion, you are witnessing someone in the role of

When a group member exhibits a unique set of skills or behavioral patterns that serve specific functions within the group, that member has assumed a

Women are less likely than men to be preselected as leaders.

"Jaimie, we haven't heard from you yet and want to make sure that everyone gets a chance to weigh in on this issue." This statement would most likely be made by a group member functioning in the role of

According to Situational Leadership Theory, a relationship-motivated leader is more likely to succeed when there is a moderate level of good leader-member relationships and a moderate level of task structure and leader power.

Which of the following situations best represents group communication as defined in the textbook?

Laissez-faire leaders let the group take charge of almost all decisions and actions.

Your textbook contends that effective groups learn how to balance conflict and

All of the following behaviors are common symptoms of secondary tension except

Effective groups strive for total conformity to the group's norms.

Which of the following statements is characteristic of a cohesive group?

Groups may experience some form of primary and secondary tension during the forming and storming stages of group development.

TV talk show guests who interact with other guests and a host for the benefit of an audience are participating in a

Virtual groups communicate electronically across time, distance, and organizational boundaries.

According to a study by Larson and LaFasto, leadership is the single and most important factor that separates successful groups from unsuccessful groups.

Which theory of leadership explains how leaders can become more effective once they have carefully analyzed themselves, their group, and the circumstances in which they must lead?

A local Parents Without Partners chapter is an example of a

A college's Board of Trustees establishes policies. This type of group would be classified as a

You have joined a newly formed group responsible for developing a recycling program for your community. At first group members are somewhat uncomfortable working with people they don't know. Which of Tuckman's stages of group development is your group experiencing?