Exam 10: Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Mallory told the other club officers that she wanted to find a solution that everyone in the group could agree on. In other words, Mallory wanted _____.

One of the advantages of working in groups is that groups typically solve a problem more quickly than individuals can do alone.

Oliver noted that since there were only four people at the meeting, there weren't enough members to conduct official business. This meeting was lacking _____.

Sanjay's group begins brainstorming ideas. Renata states an idea and Sanjay says, "I think that's the best idea I've heard yet." Based on this example, what should Sanjay keep in mind while brainstorming?

What is the nominal group technique?

Marianna said, "Suzie, you've done some research. What have you found that might work in our department?" By saying this, Marianna was using her _____ skills.

The nominal group technique is a form of _____.

Meredith asked Hollis if she would bring a written list of the items for discussion at the meeting. Hollis should bring a(n) _____ to the meeting.

When a group establishes standards for evaluating possible solutions, they are developing their _____.

Tomas considered some ideas about possible solutions to his group's problem before he related the ideas aloud to the group. The technique Tomas used is called silent brainstorming or _____.