Exam 18: Speaking in Groups

If Charles watches an afternoon talk show about troubled teenagers, what type of public group presentation is he most likely watching?

When brainstorming with group members, you should suggest as many ideas as you can.

The last two steps in the Standard Problem-Solving Agenda are solution evaluation and selection, and solution implementation.

Virtual groups use technology to communicate synchronously and/or asynchronously, often across time, distance, and organizational boundaries.

A forum can be a public meeting at which audience members can express their concerns and ask questions of public officials and/or experts.

In a panel discussion, group members present short, uninterrupted presentations on different aspects of a topic for the benefit of an audience.

A well-planned, well-mannered audioconference can be as absorbing, intense, and productive as a face-to-face meeting.

Considering communicating in groups, which of the following is based on encouraging, supporting and demonstrating concern for the well-being of other members before, during and after a group discussion or presentation?

Governance groups make public policy decisions, usually in public settings open to audience.

Working agendas serve many purposes, including all of the following functions, EXCEPT:

One of the guidelines for a creative brainstorming session is to analyze and evaluate ideas as they are suggested.

The major factor that separates successful from unsuccessful groups is

The _____of the previous meeting are reviewed, revised, if necessary, and approved in a business meeting agenda.

A group of police officers presenting short, uninterrupted presentations on different aspects of community safety are participating in a

Considering private group presentations, small groups offer more opportunities to engage members’ interests and preferences.

If a group is self-conscious and sensitive to implied criticism, brainstorming can fail to achieve its goals.

When involved in a private group presentation, strategic questions that appeal to member interests and needs should be built into your presentation.

“Which mayoral candidate is the most honest and trustworthy?” is a question of fact for a group discussion.

Basic decisions about public group presentations that revolve around whether or not to use microphone, whether to sit or stand, and appropriate dress are included in which of the following?

When group members generate as many ideas as possible in a short period of time, they are engaged in