Question 1

Once the group determines whether the question is one of fact, value, or policy, the next step is to

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once the group determines whether the question...

Question 2

Initiating ideas, elaborating on the ideas of others, and raising thoughts are all _____ behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Initiating ideas, elaborating on the ideas of...

Question 3

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Secondary source

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimum requirements a solution must have to be acceptable 
B)  Domineering presence 
C)  An outline of points to be discussed 
D)  "Born leaders" 
E)  The group members argue whether a statement is true or false
F) Involves group members in decision-making
G) The group must determine the morality of an issue
H) The group must decide if any specific action is in order
I) Gives minimal direction
J) Documents such as letters, manuscripts, and taped interviews
K) Interpretations or analyses of sources found in newspapers, magazines, and journals 
A)  Minimum requirements a solution must have to be acceptable 
B)  Domineering presence 
C)  An outline of points to be discussed 
D)  "Born leaders" 
E)  The group members argue whether a statement is true or false
F) Involves group members in decision-making
G) The group must determine the morality of an issue
H) The group must decide if any specific action is in order
I) Gives minimal direction
J) Documents such as letters, manuscripts, and taped interviews
K) Interpretations or analyses of sources found in newspapers, magazines, and journals

Question 4

Examples of primary sources include newspaper accounts, reports by television journalists, and analyses in magazines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Before he can make an arrest, Officer Oh must interview and weigh the statements of the crime victim, the accused, and the witnesses to determine which statements he gathered during the interviews are truthful. What type of questions does Officer Oh have to ask during this investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Question of value 
B)  Question of policy 
C)  Question of fact 
D)  Question of procedure 
A)  Question of value 
B)  Question of policy 
C)  Question of fact 
D)  Question of procedure

Question 6

An agenda is

Accepted Answer

A)  minutes to a meeting. 
B)  an outline of the points to be discussed. 
C)  the time frame of a meeting. 
D)  the requirements a solution must have to be acceptable. 
A)  minutes to a meeting. 
B)  an outline of the points to be discussed. 
C)  the time frame of a meeting. 
D)  the requirements a solution must have to be acceptable.

Question 7

"Entertainment, movies, movie stars, Hollywood, Walk of Fame, cement, shoe prints, finger prints, crime scenes, CSI, television shows, Marg Helgenberger, famous, Almost Famous, 70s rock stars ... " Group members are generating possible ideas for a theme for the University's welcome party. They came up with this list by "piggybacking" on each other's ideas. This technique is called

Accepted Answer

A)  plagiarism. 
B)  idea multiplying technique. 
C)  brainstorming. 
D)  gatekeeping. 
A)  plagiarism. 
B)  idea multiplying technique. 
C)  brainstorming. 
D)  gatekeeping.

Question 8

Two primary types of behavior associated with functional leadership are functional and task-related leadership behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Democratic leader

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimum requirements a solution must have to be acceptable 
B)  Domineering presence 
C)  An outline of points to be discussed 
D)  "Born leaders" 
E)  The group members argue whether a statement is true or false
F) Involves group members in decision-making
G) The group must determine the morality of an issue
H) The group must decide if any specific action is in order
I) Gives minimal direction
J) Documents such as letters, manuscripts, and taped interviews
K) Interpretations or analyses of sources found in newspapers, magazines, and journals 
A)  Minimum requirements a solution must have to be acceptable 
B)  Domineering presence 
C)  An outline of points to be discussed 
D)  "Born leaders" 
E)  The group members argue whether a statement is true or false
F) Involves group members in decision-making
G) The group must determine the morality of an issue
H) The group must decide if any specific action is in order
I) Gives minimal direction
J) Documents such as letters, manuscripts, and taped interviews
K) Interpretations or analyses of sources found in newspapers, magazines, and journals

Question 10

President Barack Obama, Speaker of the House John Boehner, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and Minority Leader of the House Nancy Pelosi, all have forceful personalities, marked intelligence, and dynamic communication skills. What type of leadership perspective do these elected officials possess?

Accepted Answer

The answer of President Barack Obama, Speaker of the House...

Question 11

The criteria are the minimum requirements a solution must have to be acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Choose the best example of a neutral question.

Accepted Answer

A)  Should city officials condemn the banking industry's corrupt policies? 
B)  What steps should city officials take to ensure banks are held accountable? 
C)  Can city officials admonish dishonesty when they've been dishonest themselves? 
D)  Why should we vote for public servants who openly support fraudulent business practices? 
A)  Should city officials condemn the banking industry's corrupt policies? 
B)  What steps should city officials take to ensure banks are held accountable? 
C)  Can city officials admonish dishonesty when they've been dishonest themselves? 
D)  Why should we vote for public servants who openly support fraudulent business practices?

Question 13

Joe has a forceful personality, marked intelligence, and dynamic communication skills. For these reasons, many of his classmates think he is a born leader. What perspective of leadership is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait perspective 
B)  Situational perspective 
C)  Functional perspective 
D)  Imminent perspective 
A)  Trait perspective 
B)  Situational perspective 
C)  Functional perspective 
D)  Imminent perspective

Question 14

Although a prolific letter writer, there does not seem to be any existing written correspondence between Thomas and Martha Jefferson. Because these letters are not available for historians to study, they must then depend on ________ sources to interpret the relationship between the third president and his wife.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sources 
B)  historical annotations 
C)  oral footnotes 
D)  secondary sources 
A)  primary sources 
B)  historical annotations 
C)  oral footnotes 
D)  secondary sources

Question 15

Working to write a job description for a town manager serving a population of 22,000, Angela is the only member of the group with any work experience. Because she worked as a clerk in the mayor's office for five years and no other member felt qualified to make any decisions, Angela "takes charge" of the group. She helps the group stop floundering by using what style of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Democratic 
B)  Autocratic 
C)  Laissez-faire 
D)  Pertinent 
A)  Democratic 
B)  Autocratic 
C)  Laissez-faire 
D)  Pertinent

Question 16

List the three types of questions a group can identify in the preliminary steps in small-group discussion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List the three types of questions a...

Question 17

When dealing with a question of policy, the small group argues

Accepted Answer

A)  the morality of an issue. 
B)  whether any specific action is in order. 
C)  whether or not a statement is true or false. 
D)  whether it is clearly stated. 
A)  the morality of an issue. 
B)  whether any specific action is in order. 
C)  whether or not a statement is true or false. 
D)  whether it is clearly stated.

Question 18

A leader who has a domineering presence is also known as a (n) ________ leader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A leader who has a domineering presence...

Question 19

When going through the process of problem solving, you must first develop possible solutions before gathering material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Virtual teams are becoming an essential component of business life. List the four ways our text offers to improve leadership within virtual groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Virtual teams are becoming an essential component...

Once the group determines whether the question is one of fact, value, or policy, the next step is to

Initiating ideas, elaborating on the ideas of others, and raising thoughts are all _____ behaviors.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Secondary source

Examples of primary sources include newspaper accounts, reports by television journalists, and analyses in magazines.

Before he can make an arrest, Officer Oh must interview and weigh the statements of the crime victim, the accused, and the witnesses to determine which statements he gathered during the interviews are truthful. What type of questions does Officer Oh have to ask during this investigation?

An agenda is

Two primary types of behavior associated with functional leadership are functional and task-related leadership behaviors.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Democratic leader

The criteria are the minimum requirements a solution must have to be acceptable.

Choose the best example of a neutral question.

Joe has a forceful personality, marked intelligence, and dynamic communication skills. For these reasons, many of his classmates think he is a born leader. What perspective of leadership is this?

List the three types of questions a group can identify in the preliminary steps in small-group discussion.

When dealing with a question of policy, the small group argues

A leader who has a domineering presence is also known as a (n) ________ leader.

When going through the process of problem solving, you must first develop possible solutions before gathering material.

Virtual teams are becoming an essential component of business life. List the four ways our text offers to improve leadership within virtual groups.

An Overview of Communication

Perception

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters

Exam 10: Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Once the group determines whether the question is one of fact, value, or policy, the next step is to

Initiating ideas, elaborating on the ideas of others, and raising thoughts are all _____ behaviors.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Secondary source

Examples of primary sources include newspaper accounts, reports by television journalists, and analyses in magazines.

Before he can make an arrest, Officer Oh must interview and weigh the statements of the crime victim, the accused, and the witnesses to determine which statements he gathered during the interviews are truthful. What type of questions does Officer Oh have to ask during this investigation?

An agenda is

Two primary types of behavior associated with functional leadership are functional and task-related leadership behaviors.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Democratic leader

The criteria are the minimum requirements a solution must have to be acceptable.

Choose the best example of a neutral question.

Joe has a forceful personality, marked intelligence, and dynamic communication skills. For these reasons, many of his classmates think he is a born leader. What perspective of leadership is this?

List the three types of questions a group can identify in the preliminary steps in small-group discussion.

When dealing with a question of policy, the small group argues

A leader who has a domineering presence is also known as a (n) ________ leader.

When going through the process of problem solving, you must first develop possible solutions before gathering material.

Virtual teams are becoming an essential component of business life. List the four ways our text offers to improve leadership within virtual groups.

An Overview of Communication

Perception

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters