Question 1

A common failing oproblem-solving groups is that they start to discuss solutions before agreeing on criteria for the solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a sense, defining the problem for a problem-solving small group discussion is like choosing the __________ for a speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific purpose 
B)  rhetorical question 
C)  central idea 
D)  general purpose 
E)  main points 
A)  specific purpose 
B)  rhetorical question 
C)  central idea 
D)  general purpose 
E)  main points

Question 3

According to your textbook, the most common decision-making process used by problem-solving small groups is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  issue-resolution approach. 
B)  introspective solution system. 
C)  reflective-thinking method. 
D)  deliberative sequence. 
E)  dialogue-debate process. 
A)  issue-resolution approach. 
B)  introspective solution system. 
C)  reflective-thinking method. 
D)  deliberative sequence. 
E)  dialogue-debate process.

Question 4

A group member to whom other members defer because oher or his rank or expertise is known as an) _______________ leader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group member to whom other members...

Question 5

According to your textbook, when formulating a question for discussion, a problem-solving small group should phrase the question

Accepted Answer

A)  to allow for a wide variety of answers. 
B)  to balance the work load among group members. 
C)  as a question of policy. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only. 
A)  to allow for a wide variety of answers. 
B)  to balance the work load among group members. 
C)  as a question of policy. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only.

Question 6

The _______________ leadership needs oa problem-solving small group include actions necessary to help the group complete its work. Such actions include analyzing the issues facing the group, keeping the group on track, and formulating criteria for the most

Accepted Answer

effective

Question 7

"What steps should the city take to redevelop the land currently occupied by the vacant mall?" is an example oa well-worded question for a problem-solving group discussion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In addition to the group leader, the individual members oa small group have a responsibility to commit themselves to the group's goals and to keep the discussion on track.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sabina is part oa problem-solving small group in her speech class. As the first meeting othe group came to an end, Sabina volunteered her apartment as a place for the group to hold its next meeting. According to your textbook, what kind oleadership need did Sabina's action fulfill?

Accepted Answer

A)  a task need 
B)  a procedural need 
C)  an agenda need 
D)  a consensus need 
E)  a maintenance need 
A)  a task need 
B)  a procedural need 
C)  an agenda need 
D)  a consensus need 
E)  a maintenance need

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Seek to become the group's designated leader. 
B)  Reserve a room for the group's meetings. 
C)  Keep disagreement at the interpersonal level. 
D)  Work to keep the group's discussion on track. 
E)  Serve as the moderator in a panel discussion. 
A)  Seek to become the group's designated leader. 
B)  Reserve a room for the group's meetings. 
C)  Keep disagreement at the interpersonal level. 
D)  Work to keep the group's discussion on track. 
E)  Serve as the moderator in a panel discussion.

Question 11

When one member oa small group has a personal goal that conflicts with the goals othe group as a whole, he or she is said to have an) _______________ agenda.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When one member oa small group has...

Question 12

Which othe following is a maintenance need oa problem-solving small group?

Accepted Answer

A)  setting the agenda of each meeting 
B)  keeping the discussion on track 
C)  helping the group reach consensus on a final decision 
D)  presenting an oral report for the group 
E)  reducing interpersonal tension in the group 
A)  setting the agenda of each meeting 
B)  keeping the discussion on track 
C)  helping the group reach consensus on a final decision 
D)  presenting an oral report for the group 
E)  reducing interpersonal tension in the group

Question 13

The task needs oa small group include such matters as distributing the workload among group members, keeping the group on track, and helping the group reach consensus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Helping group members get along with each other is an example oa task need in a small group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which othe following is a maintenance need oa problem-solving small group?

Accepted Answer

A)  easing interpersonal tensions among group members 
B)  using the Internet to research the issue under consideration 
C)  ordering lunch for the group during its scheduled break 
D)  outlining the major reason for adopting the group's policy 
E)  organizing a symposium to present the group's decision 
A)  easing interpersonal tensions among group members 
B)  using the Internet to research the issue under consideration 
C)  ordering lunch for the group during its scheduled break 
D)  outlining the major reason for adopting the group's policy 
E)  organizing a symposium to present the group's decision

Question 16

Once a problem-solving small group has defined the problem, what is the next step they should follow in the reflective-thinking method for small group discussion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establish criteria for solutions. 
B)  Brainstorm solutions to the problem. 
C)  Set an agenda for solving the problem. 
D)  Reach a consensus decision. 
E)  Analyze the problem. 
A)  Establish criteria for solutions. 
B)  Brainstorm solutions to the problem. 
C)  Set an agenda for solving the problem. 
D)  Reach a consensus decision. 
E)  Analyze the problem.

A common failing oproblem-solving groups is that they start to discuss solutions before agreeing on criteria for the solutions.

In a sense, defining the problem for a problem-solving small group discussion is like choosing the __________ for a speech.

According to your textbook, the most common decision-making process used by problem-solving small groups is called the

A group member to whom other members defer because oher or his rank or expertise is known as an) _______________ leader.

According to your textbook, when formulating a question for discussion, a problem-solving small group should phrase the question

The _______________ leadership needs oa problem-solving small group include actions necessary to help the group complete its work. Such actions include analyzing the issues facing the group, keeping the group on track, and formulating criteria for the most

"What steps should the city take to redevelop the land currently occupied by the vacant mall?" is an example oa well-worded question for a problem-solving group discussion.

In addition to the group leader, the individual members oa small group have a responsibility to commit themselves to the group's goals and to keep the discussion on track.

Sabina is part oa problem-solving small group in her speech class. As the first meeting othe group came to an end, Sabina volunteered her apartment as a place for the group to hold its next meeting. According to your textbook, what kind oleadership need did Sabina's action fulfill?

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

When one member oa small group has a personal goal that conflicts with the goals othe group as a whole, he or she is said to have an) _______________ agenda.

Which othe following is a maintenance need oa problem-solving small group?

The task needs oa small group include such matters as distributing the workload among group members, keeping the group on track, and helping the group reach consensus.

Helping group members get along with each other is an example oa task need in a small group.

Which othe following is a maintenance need oa problem-solving small group?

Once a problem-solving small group has defined the problem, what is the next step they should follow in the reflective-thinking method for small group discussion?

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Exam 19: Speaking in Small Groups

A common failing oproblem-solving groups is that they start to discuss solutions before agreeing on criteria for the solutions.

In a sense, defining the problem for a problem-solving small group discussion is like choosing the __________ for a speech.

According to your textbook, the most common decision-making process used by problem-solving small groups is called the

A group member to whom other members defer because oher or his rank or expertise is known as an) _______________ leader.

According to your textbook, when formulating a question for discussion, a problem-solving small group should phrase the question

The _______________ leadership needs oa problem-solving small group include actions necessary to help the group complete its work. Such actions include analyzing the issues facing the group, keeping the group on track, and formulating criteria for the most

"What steps should the city take to redevelop the land currently occupied by the vacant mall?" is an example oa well-worded question for a problem-solving group discussion.

In addition to the group leader, the individual members oa small group have a responsibility to commit themselves to the group's goals and to keep the discussion on track.

Sabina is part oa problem-solving small group in her speech class. As the first meeting othe group came to an end, Sabina volunteered her apartment as a place for the group to hold its next meeting. According to your textbook, what kind oleadership need did Sabina's action fulfill?

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

When one member oa small group has a personal goal that conflicts with the goals othe group as a whole, he or she is said to have an) _______________ agenda.

Which othe following is a maintenance need oa problem-solving small group?

The task needs oa small group include such matters as distributing the workload among group members, keeping the group on track, and helping the group reach consensus.

Helping group members get along with each other is an example oa task need in a small group.

Which othe following is a maintenance need oa problem-solving small group?

Once a problem-solving small group has defined the problem, what is the next step they should follow in the reflective-thinking method for small group discussion?

Speaking in Public

Ethics and Public Speaking

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

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