Exam 10: Enhancing Group and Team Performance

The number of people who must be present at a meeting in order to conduct business is called a(n) _____.

Michael asks members of the team for their opinion on the new product line before deciding whether or not to introduce it to the management team. Michael is an example of a(n) _____ leader.

Which of the following is an example of a metadiscussion comment?

Which strategy is recommended for smooth group functioning?

When using the nominal group technique to generate solutions, only the best ideas are to be introduced.

_____ structure helps a group formulate the action steps it needs to take to achieve its goal.

A group that feels apathetic about the assigned task is likely to experience groupthink.

Define and compare driving forces and restraining forces as used in force field analysis. What is a group's task in developing solutions after identifying these forces?

Outline the various tasks that a meeting leader must perform.

Carlos is trying to get some of his fellow college students to join him in cleaning up the three campus parks. Each student will earn one credit hour in general studies if they volunteer. Which of the following would be a restraining force in this situation?

While not all members of the environmental group supported the idea of removing trees from the park, they wanted to avoid conflict with the bossy group leader, so there was very little disagreement during the brief discussion. This is an example of _____.

What is consensus? Identify and explain three strategies that group members can use to achieve a consensus.

According to the functional approach to leadership, what are the two functions of a leader?

Shelby told the group that the project should be implemented by April. This is an example of establishing criteria.

According to the trait leadership approach, a person who exhibits intelligence, confidence, and enthusiasm is more likely to lead than a person without these traits.

A transformational leader influences the group by _____.

The ability to influence the behavior of others through communication in order to achieve a goal is the definition of _____.

_____ is the generation, application, combination, and extension of new ideas.

Compare and contrast trait, functional, styles, situational, and transformational group leadership.

During a recent school board meeting, members of the community and teachers shared in a give-and-take discussion regarding a proposed change in the school calendar. They were all responsive to the comments of board members during the discussion. This type of discussion demonstrates the concept of _____.