Question 1

Groupthink happens

Accepted Answer

A)  when group members are comfortable expressing diverging opinions. 
B)  when group members are uncomfortable expressing diverging opinions. 
C)  when group members want to cause conflict. 
D)  when groups are diverse. 
A)  when group members are comfortable expressing diverging opinions. 
B)  when group members are uncomfortable expressing diverging opinions. 
C)  when group members want to cause conflict. 
D)  when groups are diverse. B

Question 2

Under what conditions do individual decisions work best? Under what conditions do group decisions work best?

Accepted Answer

Individual decision-making is best when fast decisions are needed, when decisions are simple or will affect few people, or when working with others is difficult. Group decisions work best when quality is essential, when many people need to accept the decision, when accuracy is essential, when tasks are complex or labor-intensive, and when strong yet differing opinions exist.

Question 3

Which decision-making method results in no member of a group getting a complete win?

Accepted Answer

A)  Majority vote 
B)  Compromise 
C)  Consensus 
D)  Self-maintenance 
A)  Majority vote 
B)  Compromise 
C)  Consensus 
D)  Self-maintenance B

Question 4

Which is the phase of group work in which members move to considering a limited number of ideas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orientation 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Emergence 
D)  Reinforcement 
A)  Orientation 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Emergence 
D)  Reinforcement

Question 5

In the group process, follow-up occurs in step number ______.

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The answer of In the group process, follow-up occurs in...

Question 6

Which of the following is most likely to be true of a group composed only of a dyad?

Accepted Answer

A)  The group can quickly research a complicated problem. 
B)  Conflict will pit one-against-one. 
C)  Researching a complicated problem will happen more quickly. 
D)  Having three members provides a tie-breaking vote. 
A)  The group can quickly research a complicated problem. 
B)  Conflict will pit one-against-one. 
C)  Researching a complicated problem will happen more quickly. 
D)  Having three members provides a tie-breaking vote.

Question 7

Determining the course of action that should be taken in response to a problem is a question of_________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Determining the course of action that should...

Question 8

Listing the issues needing discussion is part of which step in the group process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying the problem 
B)  Analyzing the problem 
C)  Establishing criteria 
D)  Ranking criteria 
A)  Identifying the problem 
B)  Analyzing the problem 
C)  Establishing criteria 
D)  Ranking criteria

Question 9

Members of Keisha's book club are expected to read the chosen book before they attend a meeting. According to the group's bylaws, after neglecting to read the book two times, members will be asked to leave the club. This standard of expected behavior is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  norm. 
B)  rule. 
C)  implicit standard. 
D)  reinforcement phase. 
A)  norm. 
B)  rule. 
C)  implicit standard. 
D)  reinforcement phase.

Question 10

A group of college professors is assembled to determine the winner of the school's annual "Outstanding Graduate Award." In choosing the winning student, the group is addressing a problem of

Accepted Answer

A)  fact. 
B)  policy. 
C)  conjecture. 
D)  value. 
A)  fact. 
B)  policy. 
C)  conjecture. 
D)  value.

Question 11

Your teacher assigns a team project and randomly assigns class members to teams. Your group spends much time in social loafing, which indicates that it

Accepted Answer

A)  has high commitment. 
B)  lacks cohesiveness. 
C)  shares work evenly. 
D)  lacks diversity. 
A)  has high commitment. 
B)  lacks cohesiveness. 
C)  shares work evenly. 
D)  lacks diversity.

Question 12

A method of brainstorming that ensures equal participation, even from shy members, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  force-field analysis. 
B)  groupthink. 
C)  question of conjecture. 
D)  nominal group technique. 
A)  force-field analysis. 
B)  groupthink. 
C)  question of conjecture. 
D)  nominal group technique.

Question 13

When do group decisions work best?

Accepted Answer

A)  When fast decisions are needed 
B)  When accuracy is crucial 
C)  When the decision will only affect a few people 
D)  When tasks are simple 
A)  When fast decisions are needed 
B)  When accuracy is crucial 
C)  When the decision will only affect a few people 
D)  When tasks are simple

Question 14

Which of these characteristics makes a collection of people a "group?"

Accepted Answer

A)  It has at least 8 members. 
B)  It has common goals. 
C)  It is a collection of people. 
D)  It functions in the same way in individualistic and collectivistic cultures. 
A)  It has at least 8 members. 
B)  It has common goals. 
C)  It is a collection of people. 
D)  It functions in the same way in individualistic and collectivistic cultures.

Question 15

A group of managers is reviewing resumes from job applicants for a sales position. The group throws away the resumes of applicants who don't have sales experience. The group is

Accepted Answer

A)  applying criteria to select the best solution. 
B)  brainstorming. 
C)  analyzing the problem. 
D)  identifying the problem. 
A)  applying criteria to select the best solution. 
B)  brainstorming. 
C)  analyzing the problem. 
D)  identifying the problem.

Question 16

At your workplace, the management creates a team of employees from different departments to develop a new policy that will affect all employees. A team rather than individual decision is best here because

Accepted Answer

A)  employees enjoy meetings. 
B)  employees like opportunities to vary their work routine. 
C)  a large group will need to accept the new policy. 
D)  the task is simple. 
A)  employees enjoy meetings. 
B)  employees like opportunities to vary their work routine. 
C)  a large group will need to accept the new policy. 
D)  the task is simple.

Question 17

Cohesiveness is most likely to develop in groups that have

Accepted Answer

A)  diversity. 
B)  hidden agendas. 
C)  no competition from other groups. 
D)  internal power struggles. 
A)  diversity. 
B)  hidden agendas. 
C)  no competition from other groups. 
D)  internal power struggles.

Question 18

Explicitly spelled out standards of conduct are group ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explicitly spelled out standards of conduct are...

Question 19

When group members try to understand the task at hand, they are in the __________ phase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When group members try to understand the...

Question 20

Define groupthink. Irving Janis's theory lists 8 signs or symptoms that groupthink is occurring. Explain 5 of these.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define groupthink. Irving Janis's theory lists 8...

Groupthink happens

Under what conditions do individual decisions work best? Under what conditions do group decisions work best?

Which decision-making method results in no member of a group getting a complete win?

Which is the phase of group work in which members move to considering a limited number of ideas?

In the group process, follow-up occurs in step number ______.

Which of the following is most likely to be true of a group composed only of a dyad?

Determining the course of action that should be taken in response to a problem is a question of_________.

Listing the issues needing discussion is part of which step in the group process?

Members of Keisha's book club are expected to read the chosen book before they attend a meeting. According to the group's bylaws, after neglecting to read the book two times, members will be asked to leave the club. This standard of expected behavior is a(n)

A group of college professors is assembled to determine the winner of the school's annual "Outstanding Graduate Award." In choosing the winning student, the group is addressing a problem of

Your teacher assigns a team project and randomly assigns class members to teams. Your group spends much time in social loafing, which indicates that it

A method of brainstorming that ensures equal participation, even from shy members, is called

When do group decisions work best?

Which of these characteristics makes a collection of people a "group?"

A group of managers is reviewing resumes from job applicants for a sales position. The group throws away the resumes of applicants who don't have sales experience. The group is

At your workplace, the management creates a team of employees from different departments to develop a new policy that will affect all employees. A team rather than individual decision is best here because

Cohesiveness is most likely to develop in groups that have

Explicitly spelled out standards of conduct are group ___________.

When group members try to understand the task at hand, they are in the __________ phase.

Define groupthink. Irving Janis's theory lists 8 signs or symptoms that groupthink is occurring. Explain 5 of these.

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Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts

Becoming Effective Group Members and Leaders

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Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting Materials

Informative Speaking

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Exam 8: Communicating in Problem-Solving Groups

Groupthink happens

Under what conditions do individual decisions work best? Under what conditions do group decisions work best?

Which decision-making method results in no member of a group getting a complete win?

Which is the phase of group work in which members move to considering a limited number of ideas?

In the group process, follow-up occurs in step number ______.

Which of the following is most likely to be true of a group composed only of a dyad?

Determining the course of action that should be taken in response to a problem is a question of_________.

Listing the issues needing discussion is part of which step in the group process?

Members of Keisha's book club are expected to read the chosen book before they attend a meeting. According to the group's bylaws, after neglecting to read the book two times, members will be asked to leave the club. This standard of expected behavior is a(n)

A group of college professors is assembled to determine the winner of the school's annual "Outstanding Graduate Award." In choosing the winning student, the group is addressing a problem of

Your teacher assigns a team project and randomly assigns class members to teams. Your group spends much time in social loafing, which indicates that it

A method of brainstorming that ensures equal participation, even from shy members, is called

When do group decisions work best?

Which of these characteristics makes a collection of people a "group?"

A group of managers is reviewing resumes from job applicants for a sales position. The group throws away the resumes of applicants who don't have sales experience. The group is

At your workplace, the management creates a team of employees from different departments to develop a new policy that will affect all employees. A team rather than individual decision is best here because

Cohesiveness is most likely to develop in groups that have

Explicitly spelled out standards of conduct are group ___________.

When group members try to understand the task at hand, they are in the __________ phase.

Define groupthink. Irving Janis's theory lists 8 signs or symptoms that groupthink is occurring. Explain 5 of these.

Getting Started in Communication

Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts

Becoming Effective Group Members and Leaders

Public Speaking: Getting Started

Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting Materials

Informative Speaking

Adding Visuals and Practicing Your Presentation

Persuasive Speaking

Filters