Question 1

Which of the following is a disruptive role in a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information-contributor 
B)  Zealot 
C)  Devil's advocate 
D)  Opinion giver 
A)  Information-contributor 
B)  Zealot 
C)  Devil's advocate 
D)  Opinion giver

Question 2

The central communicative function of maintenance roles is to

Accepted Answer

A)  produce the maximum productivity from the group. 
B)  move the group toward the attainment of its goals. 
C)  maintain the peace and reduce secondary tension. 
D)  assist individual group members to achieve their personal goals. 
A)  produce the maximum productivity from the group. 
B)  move the group toward the attainment of its goals. 
C)  maintain the peace and reduce secondary tension. 
D)  assist individual group members to achieve their personal goals.

Question 3

Groups are more accepting of a newcomer when members believe the newcomers accept and will conform to the norms, values, and practices of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Hazing is a form of role conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Role emergence in informal groups with zero history typically occurs from

Accepted Answer

A)  group endorsement of the role for a specific group member. 
B)  role specialization by a member who has bid for the role. 
C)  an endorsement process that proceeds by trial and error. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  group endorsement of the role for a specific group member. 
B)  role specialization by a member who has bid for the role. 
C)  an endorsement process that proceeds by trial and error. 
D)  None of the above

Which of the following is a disruptive role in a group?

The central communicative function of maintenance roles is to

Groups are more accepting of a newcomer when members believe the newcomers accept and will conform to the norms, values, and practices of the group.

Hazing is a form of role conflict.

Role emergence in informal groups with zero history typically occurs from

Communication Competence in Groups

Groups As Systems

Meetings: Standard and Virtual

Group Development

Developing the Group Climate

Group Leadership

Developing Effective Teams

Defective Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Effective Decision Making and Problem Solving

Power in Groups: A Central Dynamic

Conflict Management and Negotiation

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Exam 6: Roles in Groups

Which of the following is a disruptive role in a group?

The central communicative function of maintenance roles is to

Groups are more accepting of a newcomer when members believe the newcomers accept and will conform to the norms, values, and practices of the group.

Hazing is a form of role conflict.

Role emergence in informal groups with zero history typically occurs from

Communication Competence in Groups

Groups As Systems

Meetings: Standard and Virtual

Group Development

Developing the Group Climate

Group Leadership

Developing Effective Teams

Defective Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Effective Decision Making and Problem Solving

Power in Groups: A Central Dynamic

Conflict Management and Negotiation

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