Exam 1: What Is Small Group Interaction

According to the Tubbs Model, poor lighting and having cigarette smoke blown in your face fit into which of his three categories?

To convert the process of disorganization and/or death in a group, the group must employ entropy

______________ includes all of the verbal and nonverbal behaviors that occur in the course of a group discussion.

In talking about hierarchical levels in groups, Lipnack and Stamps note that the top-down relationship is the most effective one.

According to Harvard Business Review, in order to help teams identify risks at the outset, they are now performing what they call:

According to recent research, when team members perceive a supportive team atmosphere, an empowering team context, an appropriate mix of skills and expertise as well as rewards limited to team performance, there will be:

______________ refers to the unpredictability and potential for adaptation groups possess.

According to Tubbs' definition of small group interaction, the minimum number of individuals needed to constitute a group is:

According to Wilson, one of the strongest and most often studied aspects of attraction to the group is race.

According to Tubbs, small group interaction involves at least two members.

According to Lipnack and Stamps, in the best of networks, everyone is a leader.

The Tubbs Model for small group interaction involves three major categories: _____________, _____________, and _____________.

According to Peter Senge at M.I.T., often poorly designed systems cause failure, not poorly motivated individuals. The practical tip related to this idea is _____________.

"Time Constraint" is a relevant background factor, according to Tubbs.

We shouldn't worry about meeting face-to-face, because virtual groups are no different than face-to-face groups in terms of productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Following Forsyth's five ways in which we can identify a group, identify which of the following situations would be considered "groups" and which situations would be considered "collections of individuals."

Lipnack and Stamps present five principles to show how the systems perspective can allow us to examine groups as a network. Identify and discuss these five principles.

According to Tubbs' model of small group interaction, group variables such as age, health, and values are considered:

According to a recent poll by Business Week, ____________ percent of Americans are currently on a first name basis with someone who works in India.

Which of the following is NOT identified by Tubbs as a disadvantage of empowerment?