Exam 19: Speaking in Small Groups  

Which othe following is mentioned in your textbook as a responsibility oevery member in a small group?

Questions for problem-solving discussions should usually be phrased so as to allow for yes-or-no answers.

A person who by ability, force opersonality, or simply by talking the most, takes on a leadership role in a small group is called an emergent leader.

As your textbook explains, hidden agendas are necessary for effective group discussion.

A common failing oproblem-solving groups is that they often start to discuss solutions before they fully understand the problem.

Because a panel discussion involves speaking impromptu, the best preparation for such a discussion is no preparation at all.

The _______________ leadership needs oa problem-solving small group include such "housekeeping" requirements as deciding when and where the group is to meet, reserving a room, and taking notes during the meeting.

Generating potential solutions is the first step in the reflective-thinking method for small group discussion.

In a symposium, each participant in turn delivers a prepared speech on a different aspect oa common topic.

As the vice president for employee relations, Johan is the only company executive to attend informal small group meetings where employees are considering proposals to revise the company's personal leave policies. Beginning at its very first meeting, the group looks to Johan for leadership. What kind oleader is Johan?

According to your textbook, a dyad is

A small group that meets for only one session should almost always have a designated leader.

"What steps should be taken to reduce gun violence in the U.S.?" is an example oa well-worded question for a problem-solving group discussion.

"Should our city build a new recreation center?" is an example oa well-worded question for a problem-solving group discussion.

Carmen had been appointed to a small task force assigned to suggest ways odealing with the recent increase osexual assaults on campus. Using the reflective-thinking method, the task force defined the problem and analyzed the problem. According to your textbook, what is the next step they should follow in the reflective-thinking method?

Having reached consensus on a policy for increasing child safety in the homes ogun owners, Stefano's small group decided to have each member deliver a prepared speech on a different aspect othe group's work. According to your textbook, what method opresenting its recommendations did Stefano's group use?

As chair othe student advisory committee, Devan began the meeting by distributing the agenda and minutes from the last meeting. According to your textbook, what kind oleadership need did Devan's action fulfill?

According to your textbook, which othe following is a responsibility oevery member in a small group?

As explained in your textbook, the leadership needs faced by all problem-solving small groups include

The maintenance needs oa small group include such matters as researching the discussion topic, keeping the group on track, and helping the group reach consensus.