Question 1

As groups increase in size, formality in processes and procedures decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Systems are never in a static, unchanging state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following affects a group's ability to adapt successfully to change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Degree of change 
B)  Desirability of change 
C)  Rate of change 
D)  Equifinality of change 
A)  Degree of change 
B)  Desirability of change 
C)  Rate of change 
D)  Equifinality of change

Question 4

Your symposium group increases in size from 6 members to 11. Group satisfaction will likely increase because you have far more resources available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Smaller groups inhibit overt disagreement and signs of dissatisfaction more than larger groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In human systems, change cannot cease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Group climate often suffers in large groups of 10 members or more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

We join groups because of

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal attraction. 
B)  a need to belong. 
C)  attraction to the activities of the group. 
D)  attraction to group goals. 
A)  interpersonal attraction. 
B)  a need to belong. 
C)  attraction to the activities of the group. 
D)  attraction to group goals.

Question 9

Seven group members is the ideal sized group according to research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dealing with a difficult group member requires, among other things,

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a cooperative group climate. 
B)  ostracizing the difficult member. 
C)  avoiding the bad behavior, hoping it will subside. 
D)  providing many opportunities for the difficult member to express himself/herself to the group to "blow off steam." 
A)  creating a cooperative group climate. 
B)  ostracizing the difficult member. 
C)  avoiding the bad behavior, hoping it will subside. 
D)  providing many opportunities for the difficult member to express himself/herself to the group to "blow off steam."

Question 11

The "rule of seven" refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seven members is the ideal size of a small group. 
B)  It takes at least seven minutes for a group to focus directly on a group task. 
C)  Each member added to a decision-making group that starts with seven members reduces decision effectiveness by about 10%. 
D)  Seven members is the maximum number to be defined as a small group. 
A)  Seven members is the ideal size of a small group. 
B)  It takes at least seven minutes for a group to focus directly on a group task. 
C)  Each member added to a decision-making group that starts with seven members reduces decision effectiveness by about 10%. 
D)  Seven members is the maximum number to be defined as a small group.

Question 12

Entropy is

Accepted Answer

A)  a measure of the degree of movement within a system toward greater organization. 
B)  an example of throughput. 
C)  a measure of a system's movement toward disorganization and eventual termination. 
D)  the end effect of increasing input into a system. 
A)  a measure of the degree of movement within a system toward greater organization. 
B)  an example of throughput. 
C)  a measure of a system's movement toward disorganization and eventual termination. 
D)  the end effect of increasing input into a system.

Question 13

Groups can find that perfect, ideal balance point between stability and change if they try hard enough.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A group should strive to remain completely open to input. Otherwise, it might make poor decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A clear line can be drawn that distinguishes exactly when a small group becomes a large group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Research found that firing a toxic employee is not as beneficial as hiring a superstar employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Your group creates a specialized language that is mostly incomprehensible to outsiders. This is an example of using a psychological barrier to exercise group boundary control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Openness in a system should always be encouraged and closedness in a system should always be discouraged to produce the most effective decision making and problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A system sustains dynamic equilibrium by regulating

Accepted Answer

A)  degree of change affecting the group. 
B)  desirability of change affecting the group. 
C)  the rate of change affecting the group. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  degree of change affecting the group. 
B)  desirability of change affecting the group. 
C)  the rate of change affecting the group. 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Research found that the average benefit derived from firing a toxic employee is about four times greater than adding a good employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

As groups increase in size, formality in processes and procedures decreases.

Systems are never in a static, unchanging state.

Which of the following affects a group's ability to adapt successfully to change?

Your symposium group increases in size from 6 members to 11. Group satisfaction will likely increase because you have far more resources available.

Smaller groups inhibit overt disagreement and signs of dissatisfaction more than larger groups.

In human systems, change cannot cease.

Group climate often suffers in large groups of 10 members or more.

We join groups because of

Seven group members is the ideal sized group according to research.

Dealing with a difficult group member requires, among other things,

The "rule of seven" refers to which of the following?

Entropy is

Groups can find that perfect, ideal balance point between stability and change if they try hard enough.

A group should strive to remain completely open to input. Otherwise, it might make poor decisions.

A clear line can be drawn that distinguishes exactly when a small group becomes a large group.

Research found that firing a toxic employee is not as beneficial as hiring a superstar employee.

Your group creates a specialized language that is mostly incomprehensible to outsiders. This is an example of using a psychological barrier to exercise group boundary control.

Openness in a system should always be encouraged and closedness in a system should always be discouraged to produce the most effective decision making and problem solving.

A system sustains dynamic equilibrium by regulating

Research found that the average benefit derived from firing a toxic employee is about four times greater than adding a good employee.

Communication Competence in Groups

Meetings: Standard and Virtual

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 2: Groups As Systems

As groups increase in size, formality in processes and procedures decreases.

Systems are never in a static, unchanging state.

Which of the following affects a group's ability to adapt successfully to change?

Your symposium group increases in size from 6 members to 11. Group satisfaction will likely increase because you have far more resources available.

Smaller groups inhibit overt disagreement and signs of dissatisfaction more than larger groups.

In human systems, change cannot cease.

Group climate often suffers in large groups of 10 members or more.

We join groups because of

Seven group members is the ideal sized group according to research.

Dealing with a difficult group member requires, among other things,

The "rule of seven" refers to which of the following?

Entropy is

Groups can find that perfect, ideal balance point between stability and change if they try hard enough.

A group should strive to remain completely open to input. Otherwise, it might make poor decisions.

A clear line can be drawn that distinguishes exactly when a small group becomes a large group.

Research found that firing a toxic employee is not as beneficial as hiring a superstar employee.

Your group creates a specialized language that is mostly incomprehensible to outsiders. This is an example of using a psychological barrier to exercise group boundary control.

Openness in a system should always be encouraged and closedness in a system should always be discouraged to produce the most effective decision making and problem solving.

A system sustains dynamic equilibrium by regulating

Research found that the average benefit derived from firing a toxic employee is about four times greater than adding a good employee.

Communication Competence in Groups

Meetings: Standard and Virtual

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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