Question 1

The personality type identified as ____________ naturally focus on the facts and details rather than on the big picture and possibilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  thinkers 
B)  feel 
C)  sensors 
D)  judgers 
A)  thinkers 
B)  feel 
C)  sensors 
D)  judgers C

Question 2

Which of the following is typical of the "introvert" personality type?

Accepted Answer

A)  enthusiastic 
B)  changes subjects 
C)  easily distracted 
D)  talks less 
A)  enthusiastic 
B)  changes subjects 
C)  easily distracted 
D)  talks less D

Question 3

Inclusive groups:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are more productive 
B)  Take longer to complete their goals 
C)  Are generally heterogeneous 
D)  Engage in more conflict. 
A)  Are more productive 
B)  Take longer to complete their goals 
C)  Are generally heterogeneous 
D)  Engage in more conflict. A

Question 4

Inclusion refers to the friendship and closeness between people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In their article on SpeedReaching people, Tieger and Barron-Tieger provide three basic techniques that will help us reach people who are different from us. Identify and explain these techniques.

Accepted Answer

The three basic techniques provided by T

Question 6

Research show that workers want different things in different countries. For example, employees in
___________ want competitive base salaries.

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States 
B)  Brazil 
C)  China 
D)  Spain 
A)  The United States 
B)  Brazil 
C)  China 
D)  Spain

Question 7

Zenger and Lawrence (1989) found that age similarity of group members had a positive effect on the communication of information within project groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are characteristics of feminine communication cultures, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  accentuate expressive goals 
B)  support hierarchical structures 
C)  tend toward collective orientations 
D)  foster cooperative speech patterns 
A)  accentuate expressive goals 
B)  support hierarchical structures 
C)  tend toward collective orientations 
D)  foster cooperative speech patterns

Question 9

Diversity in groups tends to increase a group's divergent thinking and slow down a group's convergent thinking when the group has to come to agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Esteem needs are the highest level needs Maslow identified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The need that falls in the middle of Maslow's hierarchy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  security 
B)  belongingness 
C)  esteem 
D)  physiological 
A)  security 
B)  belongingness 
C)  esteem 
D)  physiological

Question 12

Labeling a young boy as a "sissy" because he wants to be a nurse when he grows up is
_____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Labeling a young boy as a "sissy"...

Question 13

Research studies found that when men speak, their utterances tend to last __________ seconds, while women's utterances last 3-11 seconds.

Accepted Answer

A)  4-11 
B)  11-17 
C)  6-11 
D)  7-30 
A)  4-11 
B)  11-17 
C)  6-11 
D)  7-30

Question 14

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is discussed in Chapter 3. Four pairs of opposite characteristics are provided. A) Identify the four pairs. B) Provide at least two tendencies that fit each characteristic.

Accepted Answer

The four pairs of opposite characteristi

Question 15

Your textbook author suggests that one of the reasons the age gap for communication may be shrinking finally is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Baby-boomers are getting older. 
B)  Religion is becoming more important in the United States. 
C)  Facebook 
D)  We are appreciating age-diversity more. 
A)  Baby-boomers are getting older. 
B)  Religion is becoming more important in the United States. 
C)  Facebook 
D)  We are appreciating age-diversity more.

Question 16

According to the article on SpeedReaching people, Thinkers may see Feelers as:

Accepted Answer

A)  illogical 
B)  inhumane 
C)  insensitive 
D)  hard-hearted 
A)  illogical 
B)  inhumane 
C)  insensitive 
D)  hard-hearted

Question 17

Which of the following IS NOT a principle of gendered communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gendered communication is relational 
B)  Gendered communication is static 
C)  Gendered communication is learned 
D)  Gendered communication is pervasive 
A)  Gendered communication is relational 
B)  Gendered communication is static 
C)  Gendered communication is learned 
D)  Gendered communication is pervasive

Question 18

To make a distinction based on biological and genetic qualities is to make a distinction based on
___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexism 
B)  sex 
C)  androgyny 
D)  gender 
A)  sexism 
B)  sex 
C)  androgyny 
D)  gender

Question 19

In the Control-Empowerment Matrix, TAYLORISM is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Generally automated or static, like in a production environment. 
B)  Generally used for surveillance and shadowing activities. 
C)  Generally used most effectively in a structured environment. 
D)  Complex information technology processes with subject matter experts. 
A)  Generally automated or static, like in a production environment. 
B)  Generally used for surveillance and shadowing activities. 
C)  Generally used most effectively in a structured environment. 
D)  Complex information technology processes with subject matter experts.

Question 20

Which of the following gender characteristics is reported as being most true of women?

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive 
B)  emotional 
C)  courageous 
D)  ambitious 
A)  aggressive 
B)  emotional 
C)  courageous 
D)  ambitious

The personality type identified as ____________ naturally focus on the facts and details rather than on the big picture and possibilities.

Which of the following is typical of the "introvert" personality type?

Inclusive groups:

Inclusion refers to the friendship and closeness between people.

In their article on SpeedReaching people, Tieger and Barron-Tieger provide three basic techniques that will help us reach people who are different from us. Identify and explain these techniques.

Research show that workers want different things in different countries. For example, employees in ___________ want competitive base salaries.

Zenger and Lawrence (1989) found that age similarity of group members had a positive effect on the communication of information within project groups.

All of the following are characteristics of feminine communication cultures, EXCEPT:

Diversity in groups tends to increase a group's divergent thinking and slow down a group's convergent thinking when the group has to come to agreement.

Esteem needs are the highest level needs Maslow identified.

The need that falls in the middle of Maslow's hierarchy is:

Labeling a young boy as a "sissy" because he wants to be a nurse when he grows up is _____________.

Research studies found that when men speak, their utterances tend to last __________ seconds, while women's utterances last 3-11 seconds.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is discussed in Chapter 3. Four pairs of opposite characteristics are provided. A) Identify the four pairs. B) Provide at least two tendencies that fit each characteristic.

Your textbook author suggests that one of the reasons the age gap for communication may be shrinking finally is:

According to the article on SpeedReaching people, Thinkers may see Feelers as:

Which of the following IS NOT a principle of gendered communication?

To make a distinction based on biological and genetic qualities is to make a distinction based on ___________.

In the Control-Empowerment Matrix, TAYLORISM is:

Which of the following gender characteristics is reported as being most true of women?

What Is Small Group Interaction

Communication Processes

Group Circumstances and Structure

Leadership and Social Influence Processes

Decision-Making Processes

Conflict Management

Consequences

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Exam 3: Relevant Background Factors

The personality type identified as ____________ naturally focus on the facts and details rather than on the big picture and possibilities.

Which of the following is typical of the "introvert" personality type?

Inclusive groups:

Inclusion refers to the friendship and closeness between people.

In their article on SpeedReaching people, Tieger and Barron-Tieger provide three basic techniques that will help us reach people who are different from us. Identify and explain these techniques.

Research show that workers want different things in different countries. For example, employees in ___________ want competitive base salaries.

Zenger and Lawrence (1989) found that age similarity of group members had a positive effect on the communication of information within project groups.

All of the following are characteristics of feminine communication cultures, EXCEPT:

Diversity in groups tends to increase a group's divergent thinking and slow down a group's convergent thinking when the group has to come to agreement.

Esteem needs are the highest level needs Maslow identified.

The need that falls in the middle of Maslow's hierarchy is:

Labeling a young boy as a "sissy" because he wants to be a nurse when he grows up is _____________.

Research studies found that when men speak, their utterances tend to last __________ seconds, while women's utterances last 3-11 seconds.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is discussed in Chapter 3. Four pairs of opposite characteristics are provided. A) Identify the four pairs. B) Provide at least two tendencies that fit each characteristic.

Your textbook author suggests that one of the reasons the age gap for communication may be shrinking finally is:

According to the article on SpeedReaching people, Thinkers may see Feelers as:

Which of the following IS NOT a principle of gendered communication?

To make a distinction based on biological and genetic qualities is to make a distinction based on ___________.

In the Control-Empowerment Matrix, TAYLORISM is:

Which of the following gender characteristics is reported as being most true of women?

What Is Small Group Interaction

Communication Processes

Group Circumstances and Structure

Leadership and Social Influence Processes

Decision-Making Processes

Conflict Management

Consequences

Filters