Question 1

A_________________ must have at least three or more people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A_________________ must have at least three or...

Question 2

The absence of a formal group leader would probably work best in which of the following type of groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  decision-making group 
B)  problem-solving group 
C)  project team 
D)  focus group 
A)  decision-making group 
B)  problem-solving group 
C)  project team 
D)  focus group

Question 3

The elaborator is an example of a self-centered role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A group brought together to address an issue and search for the best solution is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  advisory group. 
B)  project team. 
C)  quality assurance group. 
D)  focus group. 
A)  advisory group. 
B)  project team. 
C)  quality assurance group. 
D)  focus group.

Question 5

The last step in the DECIDE model asks you to

Accepted Answer

A)  consider alternatives. 
B)  evaluate the results. 
C)  examine issues preventing goal success. 
D)  define the goal and problem. 
A)  consider alternatives. 
B)  evaluate the results. 
C)  examine issues preventing goal success. 
D)  define the goal and problem.

Question 6

A______________ is led by a moderator or chairperson and is designed to give information about an issue, problem, or recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A)  forum 
B)  panel discussion 
C)  group oral report 
D)  colloquium 
A)  forum 
B)  panel discussion 
C)  group oral report 
D)  colloquium

Question 7

A small group must have at least______________ members.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  six 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  six

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a small group?

Accepted Answer

A)  members feel a sense of belongingness 
B)  members have to ability to influence each other 
C)  members always meet face-to-face 
D)  members unite for a common purpose 
A)  members feel a sense of belongingness 
B)  members have to ability to influence each other 
C)  members always meet face-to-face 
D)  members unite for a common purpose

Question 9

Harris and Sherblom's DECIDE model for decision making and problem solving is a variation of

Accepted Answer

A)  reflective thinking. 
B)  intuitive thinking. 
C)  groupthink. 
D)  brainstorming. 
A)  reflective thinking. 
B)  intuitive thinking. 
C)  groupthink. 
D)  brainstorming.

Question 10

Explain the 5-C principles of small group membership.

Accepted Answer

The 5-C principles of small group member

Question 11

What is the difference between the tension-reliever and the joker group roles?

Accepted Answer

The tension-reliever is a positive role

Question 12

Allison's group presented information on the causes and effects of stress in college students. Each group member presented a short report and Allison served as the moderator to link them all together. Allison's group presented a

Accepted Answer

A)  forum. 
B)  panel discussion. 
C)  symposium. 
D)  colloquium. 
A)  forum. 
B)  panel discussion. 
C)  symposium. 
D)  colloquium.

Question 13

Delegative leadership should be used when group members are capable of analyzing the situation and doing something about it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Ron's group members didn't critically evaluate the decisions being made in order to have group harmony. Ron's group is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  communication breakdown. 
B)  group cohesion. 
C)  critical thinking. 
D)  groupthink. 
A)  communication breakdown. 
B)  group cohesion. 
C)  critical thinking. 
D)  groupthink.

Question 15

Which of the following roles has a negative effect on a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  clarifier 
B)  opinion giver 
C)  tension-reliever 
D)  joker 
A)  clarifier 
B)  opinion giver 
C)  tension-reliever 
D)  joker

Question 16

When a group practices coalescence, they are

Accepted Answer

A)  quickly judging the worth of ideas. 
B)  allowing and encouraging members to work together. 
C)  willing to break the rules to solve problems. 
D)  giving the group process their complete attention. 
A)  quickly judging the worth of ideas. 
B)  allowing and encouraging members to work together. 
C)  willing to break the rules to solve problems. 
D)  giving the group process their complete attention.

Question 17

The group member who works to relieve tension by mediating, compromising, or offering new suggestions is called the _________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The group member who works to relieve...

Question 18

Another term for the delegative leadership style is

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic. 
B)  participative. 
C)  authoritarian. 
D)  laissez-faire. 
A)  democratic. 
B)  participative. 
C)  authoritarian. 
D)  laissez-faire.

Question 19

______________ describes an ethical group principle which means aligning your personal goals with the group's goal, and a willingness to give the group your complete attention.

Accepted Answer

A)  Commitment 
B)  Coalescence 
C)  Contribution 
D)  Concentration 
A)  Commitment 
B)  Coalescence 
C)  Contribution 
D)  Concentration

Question 20

What is the difference between a working group and a social group?

Accepted Answer

A working group is more formal

A_________________ must have at least three or more people.

The absence of a formal group leader would probably work best in which of the following type of groups?

The elaborator is an example of a self-centered role.

A group brought together to address an issue and search for the best solution is a(n)

The last step in the DECIDE model asks you to

A______________ is led by a moderator or chairperson and is designed to give information about an issue, problem, or recommendation.

A small group must have at least______________ members.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a small group?

Harris and Sherblom's DECIDE model for decision making and problem solving is a variation of

Explain the 5-C principles of small group membership.

What is the difference between the tension-reliever and the joker group roles?

Allison's group presented information on the causes and effects of stress in college students. Each group member presented a short report and Allison served as the moderator to link them all together. Allison's group presented a

Delegative leadership should be used when group members are capable of analyzing the situation and doing something about it.

Ron's group members didn't critically evaluate the decisions being made in order to have group harmony. Ron's group is experiencing

Which of the following roles has a negative effect on a group?

When a group practices coalescence, they are

The group member who works to relieve tension by mediating, compromising, or offering new suggestions is called the _________________ .

Another term for the delegative leadership style is

______________ describes an ethical group principle which means aligning your personal goals with the group's goal, and a willingness to give the group your complete attention.

What is the difference between a working group and a social group?

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Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

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Exam 19: Speaking in Small Groups

A_________________ must have at least three or more people.

The absence of a formal group leader would probably work best in which of the following type of groups?

The elaborator is an example of a self-centered role.

A group brought together to address an issue and search for the best solution is a(n)

The last step in the DECIDE model asks you to

A______________ is led by a moderator or chairperson and is designed to give information about an issue, problem, or recommendation.

A small group must have at least______________ members.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a small group?

Harris and Sherblom's DECIDE model for decision making and problem solving is a variation of

Explain the 5-C principles of small group membership.

What is the difference between the tension-reliever and the joker group roles?

Allison's group presented information on the causes and effects of stress in college students. Each group member presented a short report and Allison served as the moderator to link them all together. Allison's group presented a

Delegative leadership should be used when group members are capable of analyzing the situation and doing something about it.

Ron's group members didn't critically evaluate the decisions being made in order to have group harmony. Ron's group is experiencing

Which of the following roles has a negative effect on a group?

When a group practices coalescence, they are

The group member who works to relieve tension by mediating, compromising, or offering new suggestions is called the _________________ .

Another term for the delegative leadership style is

______________ describes an ethical group principle which means aligning your personal goals with the group's goal, and a willingness to give the group your complete attention.

What is the difference between a working group and a social group?

Overview of Public Speaking

Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Filters