Question 1

Group norms express the values of a group rather than the way members dress, speak, listen, and work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Primary tension is often characterized by all of the following behaviors except

Accepted Answer

A)  members avoid interrupting each other. 
B)  members are noisy and physically active. 
C)  members are overly polite. 
D)  members engage in irrelevant small talk. 
E)  members are hesitant to express their opinions. 
A)  members avoid interrupting each other. 
B)  members are noisy and physically active. 
C)  members are overly polite. 
D)  members engage in irrelevant small talk. 
E)  members are hesitant to express their opinions.

Question 3

The weakness of Trait Leadership Theory is that it doesn't account for the fact that many ineffective leaders posses desirable traits such as intelligence, enthusiasm, and organizational talent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Bruce Tuckman describes four stages of group development. In what order do these stages usually occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  forming, norming, storming, and performing 
B)  storming, forming, norming, and performing 
C)  norming, forming, storming, and performing 
D)  forming, norming, performing, and storming 
E)  forming, storming, norming, and performing 
A)  forming, norming, storming, and performing 
B)  storming, forming, norming, and performing 
C)  norming, forming, storming, and performing 
D)  forming, norming, performing, and storming 
E)  forming, storming, norming, and performing

Question 5

In most groups, primary tension decreases as members feel more comfortable with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The frustration and personality conflicts experienced by group members as they compete for social acceptance and achievement are sources of

Accepted Answer

A)  norming behavior. 
B)  performing behavior. 
C)  primary tension. 
D)  secondary tension. 
E)  conforming norms. 
A)  norming behavior. 
B)  performing behavior. 
C)  primary tension. 
D)  secondary tension. 
E)  conforming norms.

Question 7

When a task is complex and the answers are unclear, an effective group will usually perform better than an individual working alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Effective strategies for dealing with difficult members include approve, delay, and dismiss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Group norms express the values of a group rather than the way members dress, speak, listen, and work.

Primary tension is often characterized by all of the following behaviors except

The weakness of Trait Leadership Theory is that it doesn't account for the fact that many ineffective leaders posses desirable traits such as intelligence, enthusiasm, and organizational talent.

Bruce Tuckman describes four stages of group development. In what order do these stages usually occur?

In most groups, primary tension decreases as members feel more comfortable with one another.

The frustration and personality conflicts experienced by group members as they compete for social acceptance and achievement are sources of

When a task is complex and the answers are unclear, an effective group will usually perform better than an individual working alone.

Effective strategies for dealing with difficult members include approve, delay, and dismiss.

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Exam 10: Working in Groups

Group norms express the values of a group rather than the way members dress, speak, listen, and work.

Primary tension is often characterized by all of the following behaviors except

The weakness of Trait Leadership Theory is that it doesn't account for the fact that many ineffective leaders posses desirable traits such as intelligence, enthusiasm, and organizational talent.

Bruce Tuckman describes four stages of group development. In what order do these stages usually occur?

In most groups, primary tension decreases as members feel more comfortable with one another.

The frustration and personality conflicts experienced by group members as they compete for social acceptance and achievement are sources of

When a task is complex and the answers are unclear, an effective group will usually perform better than an individual working alone.

Effective strategies for dealing with difficult members include approve, delay, and dismiss.

Human Communication

Understanding Yourself

Adapting to Canadas Changing Faces

Listening, Critical Thinking and Reflective Practice

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Exploring Emotional Intelligence

Professional Relationships

Group Decision Making, Problem Solving and Conflict

Communicating in a Digital World

Creating Captivating Presentations

Language and Delivery

Filters