Question 1

Small groups are becoming more prevalent in American corporations, involving employees in management decisions and quality control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Quality control circles are referred to by other names in some organizations, including quality control circles and

Accepted Answer

A)  product improvement teams. 
B)  cycle circles. 
C)  self-managed work groups. 
D)  solution cells. 
E)  chat groups. 
A)  product improvement teams. 
B)  cycle circles. 
C)  self-managed work groups. 
D)  solution cells. 
E)  chat groups.

Question 3

The goal of top management teams is to lead an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Seven persons appointed to recommend attendance policy are a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Educational group 
B)  Personal growth group 
C)  Ad hoc committee 
D)  Activity group 
E)  Self-managed work group
F) Quality control circles 
A)  Educational group 
B)  Personal growth group 
C)  Ad hoc committee 
D)  Activity group 
E)  Self-managed work group
F) Quality control circles

Question 5

A close friend of yours recently organized a small band which has now performed for about ten dances. The entertainment committee (of which you are a member) is about to choose a band for the next dance of your fraternity. You think the committee is likely to choose a band that has played for dozens of similar dances, so you say that your friend's band has played for "hundreds" of similar events. According to the ethical standards presented in chapter 1, how should you have responded while the committee was considering your friend's band? As you answer, keep in mind that you would very much like your friend to get the job.

Accepted Answer

As a member of the entertainment committ

Question 6

The Artsfest committee is an example a problem-solving group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Executives report spending about half their work time in business meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Schutz described three types of human needs for which small groups are a major source of satisfaction. These are

Accepted Answer

A)  inclusion, openness, and control. 
B)  psychological, physiological, and sociological. 
C)  love, belonging, and submission. 
D)  individual, group, and social. 
E)  order, power, and security. 
A)  inclusion, openness, and control. 
B)  psychological, physiological, and sociological. 
C)  love, belonging, and submission. 
D)  individual, group, and social. 
E)  order, power, and security.

Question 9

Members of a group who are actively participating in a discussion cannot observe how the group is functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Primary groups are those which exist to meet human needs for food and shelter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Professional sports teams are

Accepted Answer

A)  Low in satisfying needs for inclusion and openness 
B)  High in satisfying needs for inclusion and openness 
A)  Low in satisfying needs for inclusion and openness 
B)  High in satisfying needs for inclusion and openness

Question 12

In a recent national survey of 750 leading U.S. companies, knowledge of quantitative and statistical techniques was rated higher than ability to work in teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

As an ethical principle for guiding how one speaks, the authors say that members of a small group should say or do nothing intended to ______________ another member.

Accepted Answer

ridicule,

Question 14

"Members of a small group share an interdependent goal." This statement means that

Accepted Answer

A)  group members control each other's interaction. 
B)  the knowledge of all members is required to achieve the common purpose. 
C)  all succeed or fail together. 
D)  each needs the others for emotional support and affection. 
E)  one person could not possibly do the job assigned to the group. 
A)  group members control each other's interaction. 
B)  the knowledge of all members is required to achieve the common purpose. 
C)  all succeed or fail together. 
D)  each needs the others for emotional support and affection. 
E)  one person could not possibly do the job assigned to the group.

Question 15

Galanes and Adams argue group members should be thorough in gathering information and diligent in evaluating it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A key feature of a group is an interdependent goal, which means

Accepted Answer

A)  members of a group cannot achieve the goal without the other members also achieving it. 
B)  an individual group member succeeds or fails in terms of his or her contributions to the group. 
C)  group members succeed or fail individually. 
D)  group members do not succeed together. 
E)  group members are responsible to themselves. 
A)  members of a group cannot achieve the goal without the other members also achieving it. 
B)  an individual group member succeeds or fails in terms of his or her contributions to the group. 
C)  group members succeed or fail individually. 
D)  group members do not succeed together. 
E)  group members are responsible to themselves.

Question 17

Smaller groups that exist simultaneously within, as well as apart from other cultures, are called co-cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An ad hoc and a standing committee are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A Quick-Pik convenience store softball team is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Quality control circles 
B)  Educational group 
C)  Activity group 
D)  Self-managed work group 
E)  Ad hoc committee
F) Personal growth group 
A)  Quality control circles 
B)  Educational group 
C)  Activity group 
D)  Self-managed work group 
E)  Ad hoc committee
F) Personal growth group

Question 20

Close friends are

Accepted Answer

A)  High in satisfying control and achievement needs 
B)  Low in satisfying control and achievement needs 
A)  High in satisfying control and achievement needs 
B)  Low in satisfying control and achievement needs

Small groups are becoming more prevalent in American corporations, involving employees in management decisions and quality control.

Quality control circles are referred to by other names in some organizations, including quality control circles and

The goal of top management teams is to lead an organization.

Seven persons appointed to recommend attendance policy are a(n)

The Artsfest committee is an example a problem-solving group.

Executives report spending about half their work time in business meetings.

Schutz described three types of human needs for which small groups are a major source of satisfaction. These are

Members of a group who are actively participating in a discussion cannot observe how the group is functioning.

Primary groups are those which exist to meet human needs for food and shelter.

Professional sports teams are

In a recent national survey of 750 leading U.S. companies, knowledge of quantitative and statistical techniques was rated higher than ability to work in teams.

As an ethical principle for guiding how one speaks, the authors say that members of a small group should say or do nothing intended to ______________ another member.

"Members of a small group share an interdependent goal." This statement means that

Galanes and Adams argue group members should be thorough in gathering information and diligent in evaluating it.

A key feature of a group is an interdependent goal, which means

Smaller groups that exist simultaneously within, as well as apart from other cultures, are called co-cultures.

An ad hoc and a standing committee are the same thing.

A Quick-Pik convenience store softball team is a(n)

Close friends are

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

Leading Small Groups: Practical Tips

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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Exam 1: The Small Groups in Everyones Life

Small groups are becoming more prevalent in American corporations, involving employees in management decisions and quality control.

Quality control circles are referred to by other names in some organizations, including quality control circles and

The goal of top management teams is to lead an organization.

Seven persons appointed to recommend attendance policy are a(n)

The Artsfest committee is an example a problem-solving group.

Executives report spending about half their work time in business meetings.

Schutz described three types of human needs for which small groups are a major source of satisfaction. These are

Members of a group who are actively participating in a discussion cannot observe how the group is functioning.

Primary groups are those which exist to meet human needs for food and shelter.

Professional sports teams are

In a recent national survey of 750 leading U.S. companies, knowledge of quantitative and statistical techniques was rated higher than ability to work in teams.

As an ethical principle for guiding how one speaks, the authors say that members of a small group should say or do nothing intended to ______________ another member.

"Members of a small group share an interdependent goal." This statement means that

Galanes and Adams argue group members should be thorough in gathering information and diligent in evaluating it.

A key feature of a group is an interdependent goal, which means

Smaller groups that exist simultaneously within, as well as apart from other cultures, are called co-cultures.

An ad hoc and a standing committee are the same thing.

A Quick-Pik convenience store softball team is a(n)

Close friends are

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

Leading Small Groups: Practical Tips

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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