Question 1

Five major types of administrative duties are

Accepted Answer

A)  assembling the group, planning for meetings, following up on meetings, liaison, and managing written communication for the group. 
B)  none of these 
C)  liaison, planning discussions, keeping a perspective on the group, taking control of meetings and keeping records. 
D)  assembling the group, planning discussions, leading discussions, reporting discussions, and developing the group. 
E)  assembling the group, equalizing participation and work, liaison with parent organization, maintaining productivity, and leading discussions. 
A)  assembling the group, planning for meetings, following up on meetings, liaison, and managing written communication for the group. 
B)  none of these 
C)  liaison, planning discussions, keeping a perspective on the group, taking control of meetings and keeping records. 
D)  assembling the group, planning discussions, leading discussions, reporting discussions, and developing the group. 
E)  assembling the group, equalizing participation and work, liaison with parent organization, maintaining productivity, and leading discussions.

Question 2

A written message providing the time, place, purpose and other information relevant to an upcoming meeting is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  agenda. 
B)  set of minutes. 
C)  informal report. 
D)  meeting notice. 
E)  resolution. 
A)  agenda. 
B)  set of minutes. 
C)  informal report. 
D)  meeting notice. 
E)  resolution.

Question 3

During an extended argument about which of two possible suppliers of parts should be awarded a contract, the discussion leader should not take sides.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Minutes should be focused on the content of a meeting rather than on the process and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

After a group has done its creative thinking, it must then subject the various options to rigorous evaluation before it reaches a final position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

As a communication specialist in the personnel office, you have been asked to prepare a workshop for newly elected quality circle coordinators. What are the points, ideas, or principles you should include that these new coordinators will be expected to adhere to while serving as problem-solving discussion leaders for their teams.

Accepted Answer

As a communication specialist in the per

Question 7

Even to stimulate critical thinking, a member should not be asked to serve as a devil's advocate for a position no one else argues for.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The meeting notice is sent to members prior to the meeting and should include

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A)  the where and when. 
B)  none of these 
C)  all of these 
D)  the who and what. 
E)  the why. 
A)  the where and when. 
B)  none of these 
C)  all of these 
D)  the who and what. 
E)  the why.

Question 9

At a minimum, a notice of a future meeting should include the source of the memo, to whom it is addressed, time and place of the meeting, the ______________ for the meeting, and how to prepare.

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The answer of At a minimum, a notice of a...

Question 10

Minutes focus on the ____________, not the process of discussion.

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The answer of Minutes focus on the ____________, not the...

Question 11

Be sure to give your opinion whenever possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  The authors suggest this for helping to equalize opportunities to participate 
B)  The authors do not suggest this for helping to equalize opportunities to participate 
A)  The authors suggest this for helping to equalize opportunities to participate 
B)  The authors do not suggest this for helping to equalize opportunities to participate

Question 12

Minutes should

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A)  be taken by multiple members to assure accuracy. 
B)  be distributed before the next meeting. 
C)  be taken by the group leader. 
D)  be as close to verbatim as possible. 
E)  always distributed through email. 
A)  be taken by multiple members to assure accuracy. 
B)  be distributed before the next meeting. 
C)  be taken by the group leader. 
D)  be as close to verbatim as possible. 
E)  always distributed through email.

Question 13

Which task(s) need to be completed by the leader following a group meeting?

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A)  making sure the group's reports get to the right groups and individuals 
B)  none of these 
C)  writing the minutes 
D)  coordinating activities with outside groups and interests 
E)  all of these 
A)  making sure the group's reports get to the right groups and individuals 
B)  none of these 
C)  writing the minutes 
D)  coordinating activities with outside groups and interests 
E)  all of these

Question 14

A person who communicates between or among groups is known as a __________.

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The answer of A person who communicates between or among...

Question 15

Describe as many techniques as you can recall for stimulating creative thinking during a discussion.

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1. Brainstorming: Encouraging everyone i

Question 16

As discussion leader, what might you do to encourage members to do more critical thinking about information and ideas?

Accepted Answer

As a discussion leader, there are severa

Question 17

Write a code of ethical guidelines in which each statement is a standard or criterion by which a designated small group leader can evaluate personal behaviors when leading a group of peers.

Accepted Answer

Code of Ethical Guidelines for Small Gro

Question 18

The three categories of services small problem-solving group leaders should supply are administrative duties, discussion coordination, and ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three categories of services small problem-solving...

Question 19

Listen with real interest to what an infrequent speaker says, and encourage others to do the same.

Accepted Answer

A)  The authors suggest this for helping to equalize opportunities to participate 
B)  The authors do not suggest this for helping to equalize opportunities to participate 
A)  The authors suggest this for helping to equalize opportunities to participate 
B)  The authors do not suggest this for helping to equalize opportunities to participate

Question 20

While you are leading a problem-solving discussion, another member asks your opinion on an issue that is being argued heatedly. You should ______________.

Accepted Answer

bounce requests for

Five major types of administrative duties are

A written message providing the time, place, purpose and other information relevant to an upcoming meeting is a(n)

During an extended argument about which of two possible suppliers of parts should be awarded a contract, the discussion leader should not take sides.

Minutes should be focused on the content of a meeting rather than on the process and procedures.

After a group has done its creative thinking, it must then subject the various options to rigorous evaluation before it reaches a final position.

Even to stimulate critical thinking, a member should not be asked to serve as a devil's advocate for a position no one else argues for.

The meeting notice is sent to members prior to the meeting and should include

At a minimum, a notice of a future meeting should include the source of the memo, to whom it is addressed, time and place of the meeting, the ______________ for the meeting, and how to prepare.

Minutes focus on the ____________, not the process of discussion.

Be sure to give your opinion whenever possible.

Minutes should

Which task(s) need to be completed by the leader following a group meeting?

A person who communicates between or among groups is known as a __________.

Describe as many techniques as you can recall for stimulating creative thinking during a discussion.

As discussion leader, what might you do to encourage members to do more critical thinking about information and ideas?

Write a code of ethical guidelines in which each statement is a standard or criterion by which a designated small group leader can evaluate personal behaviors when leading a group of peers.

The three categories of services small problem-solving group leaders should supply are administrative duties, discussion coordination, and ______________.

Listen with real interest to what an infrequent speaker says, and encourage others to do the same.

While you are leading a problem-solving discussion, another member asks your opinion on an issue that is being argued heatedly. You should ______________.

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Five major types of administrative duties are

A written message providing the time, place, purpose and other information relevant to an upcoming meeting is a(n)

During an extended argument about which of two possible suppliers of parts should be awarded a contract, the discussion leader should not take sides.

Minutes should be focused on the content of a meeting rather than on the process and procedures.

After a group has done its creative thinking, it must then subject the various options to rigorous evaluation before it reaches a final position.

Even to stimulate critical thinking, a member should not be asked to serve as a devil's advocate for a position no one else argues for.

The meeting notice is sent to members prior to the meeting and should include

At a minimum, a notice of a future meeting should include the source of the memo, to whom it is addressed, time and place of the meeting, the ______________ for the meeting, and how to prepare.

Minutes focus on the ____________, not the process of discussion.

Be sure to give your opinion whenever possible.

Minutes should

Which task(s) need to be completed by the leader following a group meeting?

A person who communicates between or among groups is known as a __________.

Describe as many techniques as you can recall for stimulating creative thinking during a discussion.

As discussion leader, what might you do to encourage members to do more critical thinking about information and ideas?

Write a code of ethical guidelines in which each statement is a standard or criterion by which a designated small group leader can evaluate personal behaviors when leading a group of peers.

The three categories of services small problem-solving group leaders should supply are administrative duties, discussion coordination, and ______________.

Listen with real interest to what an infrequent speaker says, and encourage others to do the same.

While you are leading a problem-solving discussion, another member asks your opinion on an issue that is being argued heatedly. You should ______________.

The Small Groups in Everyones Life

Human Communication Processes in the Small Group Context

The Small Group As a System

Diversity and the Effects of Culture

The Members and Their Roles

Communication and Group Culture: Tensions, Fantasy, Socialization, Norms, and Climate

Leading Small Groups: Theoretical Perspectives

Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups: Theoretical Perspectives

Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups: Practical Tips and Techniques

Managing Conflict in the Small Group

Tools for Assessing and Evaluating Groups

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