Question 1

In which phase of group development do group members come to know one another and the tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Storming 
B)  Norming 
C)  Forming 
D)  Performing 
A)  Storming 
B)  Norming 
C)  Forming 
D)  Performing

Question 2

While maintenance roles focus upon social interaction and relationships, task roles focus more on achieving the group goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In which phase of group development do members disband?

Accepted Answer

A)  Storming 
B)  Adjourning 
C)  Performing 
D)  Norming 
A)  Storming 
B)  Adjourning 
C)  Performing 
D)  Norming

Question 4

Members who exchange information about a duty or goal important to your group are fulfilling

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentric roles. 
B)  maintenance roles. 
C)  task roles. 
D)  formal roles. 
A)  egocentric roles. 
B)  maintenance roles. 
C)  task roles. 
D)  formal roles.

Question 5

In which type of egocentric role does a teammate rely on other members to do all the work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Argumentative 
B)  Social loafing 
C)  Apprehensive 
D)  Storming 
A)  Argumentative 
B)  Social loafing 
C)  Apprehensive 
D)  Storming

Question 6

Members of virtual small groups

Accepted Answer

A)  meet and communicate in real time. 
B)  meet in person at least once. 
C)  are separated by physical distance. 
D)  experience technology failures. 
A)  meet and communicate in real time. 
B)  meet in person at least once. 
C)  are separated by physical distance. 
D)  experience technology failures.

Question 7

Which is a characteristic of small groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interdependent persons 
B)  Common identity 
C)  Common goal 
D)  All of the options are correct. 
A)  Interdependent persons 
B)  Common identity 
C)  Common goal 
D)  All of the options are correct.

Question 8

What is likely to be true of group members who experience high communication apprehension as compared to those with lower communication apprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  More likely to express their opinions 
B)  May appear as aloof, stiff, withdrawn 
C)  Demonstrate more confidence 
D)  Demonstrate small group competence 
A)  More likely to express their opinions 
B)  May appear as aloof, stiff, withdrawn 
C)  Demonstrate more confidence 
D)  Demonstrate small group competence

Question 9

A group whose members like each other and share a sense of camaraderie is

Accepted Answer

A)  cohesive. 
B)  performing. 
C)  norming. 
D)  primary. 
A)  cohesive. 
B)  performing. 
C)  norming. 
D)  primary.

Question 10

According to group development theory, every group naturally progresses through each of the five phases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The individuals who meet your basic life, psychological, and social needs are

Accepted Answer

A)  primary groups. 
B)  secondary groups. 
C)  small groups. 
D)  virtual small groups. 
A)  primary groups. 
B)  secondary groups. 
C)  small groups. 
D)  virtual small groups.

Question 12

What is a disadvantage of using virtual groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of nonverbal communication 
B)  Technology challenges 
C)  Hard to build cohesion 
D)  All of the options are correct. 
A)  Lack of nonverbal communication 
B)  Technology challenges 
C)  Hard to build cohesion 
D)  All of the options are correct.

Question 13

When Maria works with her small group in her communication class, she asks questions to clarify what her groupmates are saying and helps to synthesize their various thoughts and opinions. What role is Maria fulfilling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintenance role 
B)  Task role 
C)  Group role 
D)  Formal role 
A)  Maintenance role 
B)  Task role 
C)  Group role 
D)  Formal role

Question 14

You joined a newly formed group responsible for developing a recycling program for your community. At first, group members are somewhat reserved and uncomfortable working with strangers. Which of Tuckman's stages of group development is your group experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming 
B)  Norming 
C)  Storming 
D)  Adjourning 
A)  Forming 
B)  Norming 
C)  Storming 
D)  Adjourning

Question 15

A handful of friends waiting for a yoga class to start is considered to be a group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ezra isn't afraid to point out when the group is spending too much time socializing. His fellow group members depend on him to keep them on track so they finish what they need to accomplish on time. What role is Ezra fulfilling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task role 
B)  Maintenance role 
C)  Egocentric role 
D)  Formal role 
A)  Task role 
B)  Maintenance role 
C)  Egocentric role 
D)  Formal role

Question 17

Your family is a type of secondary small group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A virtual group is one that

Accepted Answer

A)  exists only for a short period of time. 
B)  relies on technology to communicate. 
C)  lacks a clear goal or purpose. 
D)  presents similar challenges as other types of groups. 
A)  exists only for a short period of time. 
B)  relies on technology to communicate. 
C)  lacks a clear goal or purpose. 
D)  presents similar challenges as other types of groups.

Question 19

Identify the two types of small groups.

Accepted Answer

Primary an

Question 20

A group member who communicates in a way that builds trust and appreciative interpersonal relationships in a group fulfills a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  formal role. 
B)  task role. 
C)  maintenance role. 
D)  egocentric role. 
A)  formal role. 
B)  task role. 
C)  maintenance role. 
D)  egocentric role.

In which phase of group development do group members come to know one another and the tasks?

While maintenance roles focus upon social interaction and relationships, task roles focus more on achieving the group goal.

In which phase of group development do members disband?

Members who exchange information about a duty or goal important to your group are fulfilling

In which type of egocentric role does a teammate rely on other members to do all the work?

Members of virtual small groups

Which is a characteristic of small groups?

What is likely to be true of group members who experience high communication apprehension as compared to those with lower communication apprehension?

A group whose members like each other and share a sense of camaraderie is

According to group development theory, every group naturally progresses through each of the five phases.

The individuals who meet your basic life, psychological, and social needs are

What is a disadvantage of using virtual groups?

When Maria works with her small group in her communication class, she asks questions to clarify what her groupmates are saying and helps to synthesize their various thoughts and opinions. What role is Maria fulfilling?

You joined a newly formed group responsible for developing a recycling program for your community. At first, group members are somewhat reserved and uncomfortable working with strangers. Which of Tuckman's stages of group development is your group experiencing?

A handful of friends waiting for a yoga class to start is considered to be a group.

Ezra isn't afraid to point out when the group is spending too much time socializing. His fellow group members depend on him to keep them on track so they finish what they need to accomplish on time. What role is Ezra fulfilling?

Your family is a type of secondary small group.

A virtual group is one that

Identify the two types of small groups.

A group member who communicates in a way that builds trust and appreciative interpersonal relationships in a group fulfills a(n)

The Nature and Sources of Law

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

Government Regulation of Competition and Prices

Administrative Agencies

The Legal Environment of International Trade

Crimes

Torts

Intellectual Property Rights and the Internet

Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet

Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Legality and Public Policy

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Interview Techniques and Strategies

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Exam 11: Cyberlaw

In which phase of group development do group members come to know one another and the tasks?

While maintenance roles focus upon social interaction and relationships, task roles focus more on achieving the group goal.

In which phase of group development do members disband?

Members who exchange information about a duty or goal important to your group are fulfilling

In which type of egocentric role does a teammate rely on other members to do all the work?

Members of virtual small groups

Which is a characteristic of small groups?

What is likely to be true of group members who experience high communication apprehension as compared to those with lower communication apprehension?

A group whose members like each other and share a sense of camaraderie is

According to group development theory, every group naturally progresses through each of the five phases.

The individuals who meet your basic life, psychological, and social needs are

What is a disadvantage of using virtual groups?

When Maria works with her small group in her communication class, she asks questions to clarify what her groupmates are saying and helps to synthesize their various thoughts and opinions. What role is Maria fulfilling?

You joined a newly formed group responsible for developing a recycling program for your community. At first, group members are somewhat reserved and uncomfortable working with strangers. Which of Tuckman's stages of group development is your group experiencing?

A handful of friends waiting for a yoga class to start is considered to be a group.

Ezra isn't afraid to point out when the group is spending too much time socializing. His fellow group members depend on him to keep them on track so they finish what they need to accomplish on time. What role is Ezra fulfilling?

Your family is a type of secondary small group.

A virtual group is one that

Identify the two types of small groups.

A group member who communicates in a way that builds trust and appreciative interpersonal relationships in a group fulfills a(n)

The Nature and Sources of Law

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

Government Regulation of Competition and Prices

Administrative Agencies

The Legal Environment of International Trade

Crimes

Torts

Intellectual Property Rights and the Internet

Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet

Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Legality and Public Policy

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Interview Techniques and Strategies

Filters