Question 1

What do maintenance leadership behaviors include?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Maintenance leadership behaviors include the expression of agreement and support, the reduction and release of group tensions, the resolution of differences of opinion and group conflicts, and the enhancement of morale and member satisfaction.

Question 2

Negative group roles ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  accomplish dual task and maintenance functions 
B)  limit the group's abilities to realize the group's goal 
C)  foster a concern for the needs and feelings of group members 
D)  reveal an overriding concern for group success 
A)  accomplish dual task and maintenance functions 
B)  limit the group's abilities to realize the group's goal 
C)  foster a concern for the needs and feelings of group members 
D)  reveal an overriding concern for group success B

Question 3

Explain how a round table discussion works.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: When engaged in a round table discussion, group members typically arrange themselves in a semi-circle. They work together to share information or solve a problem. Who speaks is not pre-determined. Instead, members contribute when they have something to offer. A leader or moderator may help facilitate the group's work by keeping the discussion on topic and encouraging participation from all members.

Question 4

Which of the following is a task-oriented role?

Accepted Answer

A)  gatekeeping 
B)  standard setting 
C)  blocking 
D)  information seeking 
A)  gatekeeping 
B)  standard setting 
C)  blocking 
D)  information seeking

Question 5

Which of the following is step one of the Reflective Thinking Framework?

Accepted Answer

A)  Define the problem. 
B)  Analyze the problem. 
C)  Establish criteria for solutions. 
D)  Select the best solution. 
A)  Define the problem. 
B)  Analyze the problem. 
C)  Establish criteria for solutions. 
D)  Select the best solution.

Question 6

An initiating group member will usually ask for facts and opinions about the problem as their primary focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The first thing a group should do is get to know one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the disadvantages to problem solving in a group?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Personal

Question 9

Among the ______ behaviors a leader performs are setting the time and place for a meeting, preparing the agenda for the meeting, beginning the meeting, and summarizing the group's progress at the meeting's end.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among the ______ behaviors a leader performs...

Question 10

Which of the following is a question to ask yourself when using the Reflective Thinking Framework?

Accepted Answer

A)  Are the resources of all group members being well used? 
B)  Is the group using its time poorly? 
C)  Is the group deemphasizing inquiry? 
D)  How are members not listening to and respecting the ideas and feelings of other members? 
A)  Are the resources of all group members being well used? 
B)  Is the group using its time poorly? 
C)  Is the group deemphasizing inquiry? 
D)  How are members not listening to and respecting the ideas and feelings of other members?

Question 11

Symposiums are designed for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  To shed light on or explore different aspects of a problem. 
B)  To share a series of uncoordinated presentations. 
C)  To persuade audience members to act in a certain manner. 
D)  For speakers who are in opposition to share a stage 
A)  To shed light on or explore different aspects of a problem. 
B)  To share a series of uncoordinated presentations. 
C)  To persuade audience members to act in a certain manner. 
D)  For speakers who are in opposition to share a stage

Question 12

Which of the following characterizes a small group?

Accepted Answer

A)  between 12 and 20 people 
B)  communication only once 
C)  communication through electronic media 
D)  accomplishing specific goals 
A)  between 12 and 20 people 
B)  communication only once 
C)  communication through electronic media 
D)  accomplishing specific goals

Question 13

The recognition-seeking group member tends to make themselves the center of attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

______ group members respond warmly, receptively, and supportively to others and their ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ group members respond warmly, receptively, and...

Question 15

Negative group roles foster a concern for the needs and feelings of group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss and exemplify how the Reflective Thinking Framework helps groups avoid groupthink.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: By requir

Question 17

The recognition-seeking group member tends to make themselves the ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The recognition-seeking group member tends to make...

Question 18

Encouraging group members respond warmly, receptively, and supportively to others and their ideas as part of their maintenance-oriented roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a stage groups generally move through?

Accepted Answer

A)  soaring 
B)  norming 
C)  adoring 
D)  dorming 
A)  soaring 
B)  norming 
C)  adoring 
D)  dorming

Question 20

Discuss and exemplify what happens to groups at the "norming" stage.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Leaders t

Exam 18: Planning and Presenting in Small Groups

What do maintenance leadership behaviors include?

Negative group roles ______.

Explain how a round table discussion works.

Which of the following is a task-oriented role?

Which of the following is step one of the Reflective Thinking Framework?

An initiating group member will usually ask for facts and opinions about the problem as their primary focus.

The first thing a group should do is get to know one another.

What are the disadvantages to problem solving in a group?

Among the ______ behaviors a leader performs are setting the time and place for a meeting, preparing the agenda for the meeting, beginning the meeting, and summarizing the group's progress at the meeting's end.

Which of the following is a question to ask yourself when using the Reflective Thinking Framework?

Symposiums are designed for which of the following?

Which of the following characterizes a small group?

The recognition-seeking group member tends to make themselves the center of attention.

______ group members respond warmly, receptively, and supportively to others and their ideas.

Negative group roles foster a concern for the needs and feelings of group members.

Discuss and exemplify how the Reflective Thinking Framework helps groups avoid groupthink.

The recognition-seeking group member tends to make themselves the ______.

Encouraging group members respond warmly, receptively, and supportively to others and their ideas as part of their maintenance-oriented roles.

Which of the following is a stage groups generally move through?

Discuss and exemplify what happens to groups at the "norming" stage.

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