Question 1

Types of virtual meetings include

Accepted Answer

A)  videoconferences. 
B)  audioconferences. 
C)  emails sent separately to individual group members. 
D)  text messages sent separately to individual group members. 
A)  videoconferences. 
B)  audioconferences. 
C)  emails sent separately to individual group members. 
D)  text messages sent separately to individual group members.

Question 2

Most group meetings are called to generate ideas, solve a problem or make decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Group members have responsibilities regarding the efficient conduct of meetings. These include

Accepted Answer

A)  not rambling; stick to the main point. 
B)  expressing your emotions on each issue. 
C)  being clear and direct when stating points. 
D)  debating every issue raised. 
A)  not rambling; stick to the main point. 
B)  expressing your emotions on each issue. 
C)  being clear and direct when stating points. 
D)  debating every issue raised.

Question 4

A purpose/impact statement should be phrased as follows:

Accepted Answer

A)  "The purpose of this meeting is to gather as we regularly do each Tuesday." 
B)  "The purpose of this meeting is to provide information that has been attached to the email announcing the meeting date and time." 
C)  "The purpose of this meeting is to check to make sure that everyone is meeting their responsibilities on this issue" 
D)  None of the above 
A)  "The purpose of this meeting is to gather as we regularly do each Tuesday." 
B)  "The purpose of this meeting is to provide information that has been attached to the email announcing the meeting date and time." 
C)  "The purpose of this meeting is to check to make sure that everyone is meeting their responsibilities on this issue" 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

Procedural ground rules and behavioral ground rules

Accepted Answer

A)  are the same thing by different names. 
B)  differ because procedural ground rules assist in managing contributions and communications among participant but behavioral ground rules help the meeting process proceed smoothly. 
C)  differ because procedural ground rules help meetings run smoothly while behavioral ground rules help facilitators manage contributions and communication. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  are the same thing by different names. 
B)  differ because procedural ground rules assist in managing contributions and communications among participant but behavioral ground rules help the meeting process proceed smoothly. 
C)  differ because procedural ground rules help meetings run smoothly while behavioral ground rules help facilitators manage contributions and communication. 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

Meetings are an unavoidable and potentially significant part of successful group decision making and problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When attending virtual meetings,

Accepted Answer

A)  log onto the website or set up your call at least five minutes ahead of time. 
B)  know how to mute yourself by being familiar with the technology. 
C)  always dress formally. 
D)  check your background for distractions such as dirty dishes or unusual book titles that might draw attention away from the meeting. 
A)  log onto the website or set up your call at least five minutes ahead of time. 
B)  know how to mute yourself by being familiar with the technology. 
C)  always dress formally. 
D)  check your background for distractions such as dirty dishes or unusual book titles that might draw attention away from the meeting.

Question 8

Every group meeting should have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pre-reads 
B)  A detailed agenda 
C)  Parliamentary procedures used to provide order 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Pre-reads 
B)  A detailed agenda 
C)  Parliamentary procedures used to provide order 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

A purpose/impact statement identifies why a group meeting is taking place and what the most desirable result will be after its conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When conducting virtual group meetings,

Accepted Answer

A)  choose the appropriate technology for the meeting. 
B)  limit the size of the group if possible. 
C)  plan for scheduling difficulties. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  choose the appropriate technology for the meeting. 
B)  limit the size of the group if possible. 
C)  plan for scheduling difficulties. 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

A "relaxed" version of parliamentary procedure includes

Accepted Answer

A)  skipping formal motions. 
B)  not requiring a second for any proposed action. 
C)  avoiding technical terminology such as "call the question" or "table the motion." 
D)  All of the above 
A)  skipping formal motions. 
B)  not requiring a second for any proposed action. 
C)  avoiding technical terminology such as "call the question" or "table the motion." 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Ways to increase constructive participation in group meetings include

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraging contributions from low participators. 
B)  establishing a competitive group climate to stimulate enthusiasm. 
C)  making sure that low participators do not have responsibility for tasks. 
D)  making issues and problems for discussion relevant to the interests of low participators. 
A)  encouraging contributions from low participators. 
B)  establishing a competitive group climate to stimulate enthusiasm. 
C)  making sure that low participators do not have responsibility for tasks. 
D)  making issues and problems for discussion relevant to the interests of low participators.

Question 13

Groups that are 100% virtual may have less difficulty remaining effective than virtual groups that mix in at least some face-to-face contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A "parking lot" for a group meeting establishes a visual list of questions and topics that are worthy of discussion but are not on the immediate agenda.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Potential benefits of well-run group meetings include

Accepted Answer

A)  synergistic decision making. 
B)  opportunities for collaboration. 
C)  improved productivity. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  synergistic decision making. 
B)  opportunities for collaboration. 
C)  improved productivity. 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Perception checking involves which of the following steps?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neutral description of an observable fact 
B)  Two possible interpretations of an aforementioned fact 
C)  A request for clarification of a statement 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Neutral description of an observable fact 
B)  Two possible interpretations of an aforementioned fact 
C)  A request for clarification of a statement 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

"The purpose of this meeting is to gather as we do every Wednesday" is an effective purpose/impact agenda statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A purpose for a group meeting is the rational outcome, the tangible, measurable result that needs to be achieved by meeting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Standard meeting preparation should include

Accepted Answer

A)  a purpose/impact statement. 
B)  a well-structured agenda. 
C)  pre-reads on important items. 
D)  estimate time needed for each agenda item. 
A)  a purpose/impact statement. 
B)  a well-structured agenda. 
C)  pre-reads on important items. 
D)  estimate time needed for each agenda item.

Question 20

"No multitasking" and "begin meetings on time" are examples of procedural ground rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Types of virtual meetings include

Most group meetings are called to generate ideas, solve a problem or make decisions.

Group members have responsibilities regarding the efficient conduct of meetings. These include

A purpose/impact statement should be phrased as follows:

Procedural ground rules and behavioral ground rules

Meetings are an unavoidable and potentially significant part of successful group decision making and problem solving.

When attending virtual meetings,

Every group meeting should have which of the following?

A purpose/impact statement identifies why a group meeting is taking place and what the most desirable result will be after its conclusion.

When conducting virtual group meetings,

A "relaxed" version of parliamentary procedure includes

Ways to increase constructive participation in group meetings include

Groups that are 100% virtual may have less difficulty remaining effective than virtual groups that mix in at least some face-to-face contact.

A "parking lot" for a group meeting establishes a visual list of questions and topics that are worthy of discussion but are not on the immediate agenda.

Potential benefits of well-run group meetings include

Perception checking involves which of the following steps?

"The purpose of this meeting is to gather as we do every Wednesday" is an effective purpose/impact agenda statement.

A purpose for a group meeting is the rational outcome, the tangible, measurable result that needs to be achieved by meeting.

Standard meeting preparation should include

"No multitasking" and "begin meetings on time" are examples of procedural ground rules.

Communication Competence in Groups

Groups As Systems

Group Development

Developing the Group Climate

Roles in Groups

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 3: Meetings: Standard and Virtual

Types of virtual meetings include

Most group meetings are called to generate ideas, solve a problem or make decisions.

Group members have responsibilities regarding the efficient conduct of meetings. These include

A purpose/impact statement should be phrased as follows:

Procedural ground rules and behavioral ground rules

Meetings are an unavoidable and potentially significant part of successful group decision making and problem solving.

When attending virtual meetings,

Every group meeting should have which of the following?

A purpose/impact statement identifies why a group meeting is taking place and what the most desirable result will be after its conclusion.

When conducting virtual group meetings,

A "relaxed" version of parliamentary procedure includes

Ways to increase constructive participation in group meetings include

Groups that are 100% virtual may have less difficulty remaining effective than virtual groups that mix in at least some face-to-face contact.

A "parking lot" for a group meeting establishes a visual list of questions and topics that are worthy of discussion but are not on the immediate agenda.

Potential benefits of well-run group meetings include

Perception checking involves which of the following steps?

"The purpose of this meeting is to gather as we do every Wednesday" is an effective purpose/impact agenda statement.

A purpose for a group meeting is the rational outcome, the tangible, measurable result that needs to be achieved by meeting.

Standard meeting preparation should include

"No multitasking" and "begin meetings on time" are examples of procedural ground rules.

Communication Competence in Groups

Groups As Systems

Group Development

Developing the Group Climate

Roles in Groups

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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