Exam 1: Small Groups As the Heart of Society

If a group member realizes that a suggested solution is faulty but chooses not to mention it to the rest of the group, then he or she is most likely violating the ethical standard that deals with

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Question 21

Primary groups are groups that are formed to meet the primary needs for _____ and openness.

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Question 22

A _____ work team is a group of peers who manage their own work schedules and procedures within certain prescribed limits and who elect their own leader.

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Question 23

Which of the following best exemplifies a small group?

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Question 24

Professionally, the higher you go in any organization, you will need to know how to behave in ways that are appropriate and helpful to your group and to any larger organization to which the group may be attached.

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Question 25

A participant-observer is

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Question 26

According to Marvin Shaw, an essential feature of a group is that each person within the group

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Question 27

_____ groups exist mainly to meet control needs and problem solving.

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Question 28

Which of the following most closely resembles a secondary group?

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Question 29

Explain why small groups are considered the most important social formation.

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Question 30

A group's relational communication is less important than the task-oriented functions of group work.

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Question 31

Self-managed work teams are groups of peers who manage their own work schedules and procedures within certain prescribed limits.

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Question 32

Which of the following ethical standards does NOT contribute to effective group problem solving?

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Question 33

The benefits of having a group tackle a problem do not necessarily outweigh the costs in time and tensions.

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Question 34

Ad hoc committees cease to exist when they have completed their special assignments.

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Question 35

Groups working on problems with multiple solutions typically make higher-quality decisions than do individuals because

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Question 36

Rather than talking about face-to-face groups or virtual groups, we consider the degree to which groups use technology to do their work and develop _____.

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Question 37

Group activity is not a preferred way to learn for some cultures.

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Question 38

Communication that is mediated-via computers, telephones, and so forth-is thought to lack social presence.

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Question 39

Differentiate between a group and a small group.

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If a group member realizes that a suggested solution is faulty but chooses not to mention it to the rest of the group, then he or she is most likely violating the ethical standard that deals with

Primary groups are groups that are formed to meet the primary needs for _____ and openness.

A _____ work team is a group of peers who manage their own work schedules and procedures within certain prescribed limits and who elect their own leader.

Which of the following best exemplifies a small group?

Professionally, the higher you go in any organization, you will need to know how to behave in ways that are appropriate and helpful to your group and to any larger organization to which the group may be attached.

A participant-observer is

According to Marvin Shaw, an essential feature of a group is that each person within the group

_____ groups exist mainly to meet control needs and problem solving.

Which of the following most closely resembles a secondary group?

Explain why small groups are considered the most important social formation.

A group's relational communication is less important than the task-oriented functions of group work.

Self-managed work teams are groups of peers who manage their own work schedules and procedures within certain prescribed limits.

Which of the following ethical standards does NOT contribute to effective group problem solving?

The benefits of having a group tackle a problem do not necessarily outweigh the costs in time and tensions.

Ad hoc committees cease to exist when they have completed their special assignments.

Groups working on problems with multiple solutions typically make higher-quality decisions than do individuals because

Rather than talking about face-to-face groups or virtual groups, we consider the degree to which groups use technology to do their work and develop _____.

Group activity is not a preferred way to learn for some cultures.

Communication that is mediated-via computers, telephones, and so forth-is thought to lack social presence.

Differentiate between a group and a small group.

Groups As Open Systems

Communication Principles for Group Members

Using Verbal and Nonverbal Messages in a Group

Becoming a Group

Diversity in the Small Group

Creative and Critical Thinking in the Small Group

Group Problem-Solving Procedures

Managing Small Group Conflict Productively

Applying Leadership Principles

Planning, Organizing, and Presenting Small Group Oral Presentations

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