Exam 18: Speaking in Groups

A group that makes a coordinated presentation as a cohesive team in order to influence listeners and/or key decision makers is

While working in her group, Pat demonstrated a positive attitude toward and an honest commitment to the group’s common goal and its members before, during and after a group discussion or presentation. Pat was exhibiting

What type of group communication is described in the following example: A professional football team seeks backing for a new stadium by bringing a well-rehearsed group of executives and star players to a public meeting, at which they explain how the stadium will enhance the economic development and prestige of the community without adversely affecting the surrounding neighborhoods.

Which of the following virtual interactions occur synchronously?

Given the textbook’s definition, which of the following situations best represents an example of group communication?

Electronic chat, audioconferences, and videoconferences are examples of asynchronous communication.

All of the following manners should be used by participants in an audio conference EXCEPT:

The Standard Problem-Solving Agenda begins with Fact Finding and Problem Analysis.

Basic decisions about public group presentations that revolve around following the format and the time limit of your presentation are included in which of the following?

Team presentations are the easiest type of presentation to prepare because they require the least amount of individual preparation time, effort, and resources.

According to the textbook, which of the following presentations may often have high stakes?

Brainstorming is a tool for generating as many ideas as possible in short period of time.

When speaking in a public group, it is suggested that you look at and support the other members of the group when they speak.

Without a common goal, groups may wonder why they are meeting, why they should care and why they should work so hard.

A group that includes several participants who interact with one another about a common topic for the benefit of the audience isa.

A business meeting agenda usually begins with a call for order.

A forum frequently follows a panel discussion or a symposium.

The quality and amount of information available to a group is likely to affect its ultimate success.

Discussing a proposed price increase in your company meeting at headquarters is an example of which of the following?

A local city council would be considered a governance group.