Question 1

Groupthink refers to the great creative power reaped by groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

All of the following are steps in the single question format, except

Accepted Answer

A)  create a collaborative setting. 
B)  identify and analyze the issues (subquestions). 
C)  identify the problem. 
D)  resolve the single question. 
E)  implement the chosen solution. 
A)  create a collaborative setting. 
B)  identify and analyze the issues (subquestions). 
C)  identify the problem. 
D)  resolve the single question. 
E)  implement the chosen solution. E

Question 3

What type of technology lets members hear but not see each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  Audio Conferences 
B)  Video Conferences 
C)  Instant Messaging 
D)  Computer Conferences 
E)  Bulletin Board Services
F) Netconferences 
A)  Audio Conferences 
B)  Video Conferences 
C)  Instant Messaging 
D)  Computer Conferences 
E)  Bulletin Board Services
F) Netconferences A

Question 4

These remain relatively expensive because of specialized equipment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Netconferences 
B)  Instant Messaging 
C)  Computer Conferences 
D)  Audio Conferences 
E)  Video Conferences
F) Bulletin Board Services 
A)  Netconferences 
B)  Instant Messaging 
C)  Computer Conferences 
D)  Audio Conferences 
E)  Video Conferences
F) Bulletin Board Services

Question 5

Shaw defines ____________ as "the degree to which the task in and of itself is interesting, and attractive to the group members."

Accepted Answer

A)  group dynamic desire 
B)  intrinsic interest 
C)  collective zeal 
D)  ideal solution 
E)  niche activity 
A)  group dynamic desire 
B)  intrinsic interest 
C)  collective zeal 
D)  ideal solution 
E)  niche activity

Question 6

"How can we penalize students for dropping and adding during the quarter?" is an example of a poorly phrased problem question because it

Accepted Answer

A)  overgeneralizes. 
B)  is too expansive. 
C)  limits solutions to only one option. 
D)  none of these. 
E)  is too broad. 
A)  overgeneralizes. 
B)  is too expansive. 
C)  limits solutions to only one option. 
D)  none of these. 
E)  is too broad.

Question 7

Some Computer-Mediated teams' decisions can be just as effective as face-to-face teams' decisions if GSS is used correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ideally, intrinsic interest is high in all members of a group assigned to solve a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

"The degree to which members of a group are familiar with the nature of a problem and experienced in solving similar problem" is what problem characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  population familiarity 
B)  acceptance requirements 
C)  cooperative requirements 
D)  intrinsic interest 
E)  solution multiplicity
F) task difficulty 
A)  population familiarity 
B)  acceptance requirements 
C)  cooperative requirements 
D)  intrinsic interest 
E)  solution multiplicity
F) task difficulty

Question 10

Decisions made by these groups are just as good as decisions made face-to-face?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer Conferences 
B)  Instant Messaging 
C)  Bulletin Board Services 
D)  Net Conferences 
E)  Video Conferences
F) Audio Conferences 
A)  Computer Conferences 
B)  Instant Messaging 
C)  Bulletin Board Services 
D)  Net Conferences 
E)  Video Conferences
F) Audio Conferences

Question 11

It is not necessary to consider possible negative consequences of a possible solution arrived at by sudden insights following thorough discussion of the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Groupthink refers to analytical and critical thinking expressed during group discussions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When a high-status leader has a preferred solution, or the group closes itself off to any information contrary to its preference it has become _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a high-status leader has a preferred...

Question 14

PERT could be used to advantage in which step of a problem-solving discussion?

Accepted Answer

A)  II 
B)  V 
C)  IV 
D)  III 
E)  I 
A)  II 
B)  V 
C)  IV 
D)  III 
E)  I

Question 15

The phrase ________________ means the degree to which coordinated efforts are essential to satisfactory completion of a task.

Accepted Answer

cooperativ

Question 16

"Electronically mediated conferences that allow group members to meet while being located in different places" is called what type of technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Instant Messaging 
B)  Audio Conferences 
C)  Computer Conferences 
D)  Netconferences 
E)  Bulletin Board Services
F) Video Conferences 
A)  Instant Messaging 
B)  Audio Conferences 
C)  Computer Conferences 
D)  Netconferences 
E)  Bulletin Board Services
F) Video Conferences

Question 17

When discussants have high intrinsic interest in a problem, they will likely prefer more procedural control from the discussion leader than when they are not so interested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which type of technology allows members' rapid-fire messaging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Video Conferences 
B)  Instant Messaging 
C)  Netconferences 
D)  Computer Conferences 
E)  Audio Conferences
F) Bulletin Board Services 
A)  Video Conferences 
B)  Instant Messaging 
C)  Netconferences 
D)  Computer Conferences 
E)  Audio Conferences
F) Bulletin Board Services

Question 19

When group members experience pressure to conform, this can manifest itself in many ways, one is group members can ________ their own remarks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When group members experience pressure to conform,...

Question 20

For complex problems involving the entire group, the ___________ can help members keep track of implementation details.

Accepted Answer

Program Ev

Groupthink refers to the great creative power reaped by groups.

All of the following are steps in the single question format, except

What type of technology lets members hear but not see each other?

These remain relatively expensive because of specialized equipment.

Shaw defines ____________ as "the degree to which the task in and of itself is interesting, and attractive to the group members."

"How can we penalize students for dropping and adding during the quarter?" is an example of a poorly phrased problem question because it

Some Computer-Mediated teams' decisions can be just as effective as face-to-face teams' decisions if GSS is used correctly.

Ideally, intrinsic interest is high in all members of a group assigned to solve a problem.

"The degree to which members of a group are familiar with the nature of a problem and experienced in solving similar problem" is what problem characteristic?

Decisions made by these groups are just as good as decisions made face-to-face?

It is not necessary to consider possible negative consequences of a possible solution arrived at by sudden insights following thorough discussion of the problem.

Groupthink refers to analytical and critical thinking expressed during group discussions.

When a high-status leader has a preferred solution, or the group closes itself off to any information contrary to its preference it has become _____________.

PERT could be used to advantage in which step of a problem-solving discussion?

The phrase ________________ means the degree to which coordinated efforts are essential to satisfactory completion of a task.

"Electronically mediated conferences that allow group members to meet while being located in different places" is called what type of technology?

When discussants have high intrinsic interest in a problem, they will likely prefer more procedural control from the discussion leader than when they are not so interested.

Which type of technology allows members' rapid-fire messaging?

When group members experience pressure to conform, this can manifest itself in many ways, one is group members can ________ their own remarks.

For complex problems involving the entire group, the ___________ can help members keep track of implementation details.

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

Leading Small Groups: Practical Tips

Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups: Theoretical Perspectives

Managing Conflict in the Small Group

Tools for Assessing and Evaluating Groups

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Exam 10: Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups: Practical Tips and Techniques

Groupthink refers to the great creative power reaped by groups.

All of the following are steps in the single question format, except

What type of technology lets members hear but not see each other?

These remain relatively expensive because of specialized equipment.

Shaw defines ____________ as "the degree to which the task in and of itself is interesting, and attractive to the group members."

"How can we penalize students for dropping and adding during the quarter?" is an example of a poorly phrased problem question because it

Some Computer-Mediated teams' decisions can be just as effective as face-to-face teams' decisions if GSS is used correctly.

Ideally, intrinsic interest is high in all members of a group assigned to solve a problem.

"The degree to which members of a group are familiar with the nature of a problem and experienced in solving similar problem" is what problem characteristic?

Decisions made by these groups are just as good as decisions made face-to-face?

It is not necessary to consider possible negative consequences of a possible solution arrived at by sudden insights following thorough discussion of the problem.

Groupthink refers to analytical and critical thinking expressed during group discussions.

When a high-status leader has a preferred solution, or the group closes itself off to any information contrary to its preference it has become _____________.

PERT could be used to advantage in which step of a problem-solving discussion?

The phrase ________________ means the degree to which coordinated efforts are essential to satisfactory completion of a task.

"Electronically mediated conferences that allow group members to meet while being located in different places" is called what type of technology?

When discussants have high intrinsic interest in a problem, they will likely prefer more procedural control from the discussion leader than when they are not so interested.

Which type of technology allows members' rapid-fire messaging?

When group members experience pressure to conform, this can manifest itself in many ways, one is group members can ________ their own remarks.

For complex problems involving the entire group, the ___________ can help members keep track of implementation details.

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

Leading Small Groups: Practical Tips

Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups: Theoretical Perspectives

Managing Conflict in the Small Group

Tools for Assessing and Evaluating Groups

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