Question 1

Which of the following is not an informal type of roles in small groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  disruptive roles 
B)  explicit roles 
C)  maintenance roles 
D)  task roles 
A)  disruptive roles 
B)  explicit roles 
C)  maintenance roles 
D)  task roles

Question 2

Social loafing is

Accepted Answer

A)  negative synergy 
B)  the tendency of team members to reduce their work effort 
C)  primarily a male behavior; few females exhibit it 
D)  more common in collectivist cultures 
A)  negative synergy 
B)  the tendency of team members to reduce their work effort 
C)  primarily a male behavior; few females exhibit it 
D)  more common in collectivist cultures

Question 3

Leader emergence in small groups is a process of elimination. Group members know what they don't want in a leader but are less certain what they do want.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Formal roles identify functions, not positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A leader sets the emotional tone of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

High-power-distance cultures tend to expect and prefer the directive leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The following are determinants of likely group success:

Accepted Answer

A)  group size 
B)  cohesiveness 
C)  diversity of experiences 
D)  all of the above 
A)  group size 
B)  cohesiveness 
C)  diversity of experiences 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

All of Jim's friends show up for dinner at 5:30 even though the dining hall is open until 7:30. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an explicit norm 
B)  an implicit norm 
C)  formal roles 
D)  none of the above 
A)  an explicit norm 
B)  an implicit norm 
C)  formal roles 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

Sarah is a devil's advocate. During group discussions she

Accepted Answer

A)  attempts to convert group members to a pet cause or viewpoint 
B)  tries to motivate the group to be productive 
C)  monopolizes discussion and prevents others from expressing their points of view 
D)  gently challenges prevailing viewpoints in a group to test and evaluate their strength 
A)  attempts to convert group members to a pet cause or viewpoint 
B)  tries to motivate the group to be productive 
C)  monopolizes discussion and prevents others from expressing their points of view 
D)  gently challenges prevailing viewpoints in a group to test and evaluate their strength

Question 10

A group

Accepted Answer

A)  is composed of no fewer than three individuals 
B)  is still a group even if members are primarily interested in individual accomplishment while in the group 
C)  has no common purpose 
D)  cannot be successful in a highly individualist culture 
A)  is composed of no fewer than three individuals 
B)  is still a group even if members are primarily interested in individual accomplishment while in the group 
C)  has no common purpose 
D)  cannot be successful in a highly individualist culture

Question 11

Which of the following is not a valid conclusion based on research about the situational perspective on leadership effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  No single style of leadership will be effective in all situations. 
B)  When the readiness level of followers is low, the participating and delegating styles are most appropriate. 
C)  Using the telling style with an able and talented worker will seem like micromanaging and is likely to produce resentment. 
D)  When the readiness level of followers is high, the participating and delegating styles are most appropriate. 
A)  No single style of leadership will be effective in all situations. 
B)  When the readiness level of followers is low, the participating and delegating styles are most appropriate. 
C)  Using the telling style with an able and talented worker will seem like micromanaging and is likely to produce resentment. 
D)  When the readiness level of followers is high, the participating and delegating styles are most appropriate.

Which of the following is not an informal type of roles in small groups?

Social loafing is

Leader emergence in small groups is a process of elimination. Group members know what they don't want in a leader but are less certain what they do want.

Formal roles identify functions, not positions.

A leader sets the emotional tone of the group.

High-power-distance cultures tend to expect and prefer the directive leadership style.

The following are determinants of likely group success:

All of Jim's friends show up for dinner at 5:30 even though the dining hall is open until 7:30. This is an example of

Sarah is a devil's advocate. During group discussions she

A group

Which of the following is not a valid conclusion based on research about the situational perspective on leadership effectiveness?

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Perceptions of Self and Others: Who Am I Who Are They

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Listening to Others

Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic

Making Relationships Work

Interpersonal Conflict Management

Creating Effective Groups

Preparing Speeches

Presenting Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 10: The Anatomy of Small Groups

Which of the following is not an informal type of roles in small groups?

Social loafing is

Leader emergence in small groups is a process of elimination. Group members know what they don't want in a leader but are less certain what they do want.

Formal roles identify functions, not positions.

A leader sets the emotional tone of the group.

High-power-distance cultures tend to expect and prefer the directive leadership style.

The following are determinants of likely group success:

All of Jim's friends show up for dinner at 5:30 even though the dining hall is open until 7:30. This is an example of

Sarah is a devil's advocate. During group discussions she

A group

Which of the following is not a valid conclusion based on research about the situational perspective on leadership effectiveness?

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Perceptions of Self and Others: Who Am I Who Are They

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Listening to Others

Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic

Making Relationships Work

Interpersonal Conflict Management

Creating Effective Groups

Preparing Speeches

Presenting Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters