Exam 19: Speaking in Small Groups

A group of experts who offer advice to an individual or group that needs to make a decision is called a(n)

Imagine you are on a student committee whose goal it is to help students with affordable textbook options. Using the topic of the high cost of college textbooks, briefly go through the DECIDE model, and describe the steps you would take.

A______________ is an interactive question and answer session between the audience and the small group.

When the community group met to consider proposals for the new school design, most people looked to Don first for comments because of his background as an architect. Don is an example of a(n)______________ leader.

Describe and compare group task, group interaction, and self-centered roles.

The phase in group development when power and relationship issues emerge is called

Working groups are more formal than social groups.

______________ communication activities relate to creating and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships within the group.

The authoritarian leadership style is helpful when time is short and in times of crisis.

Kate is bored with the group's task, and begins talking about what she plans to do this weekend. Kate is NOT following one of the 5-C principles of small group membership called

The mayor met several times with a community-wide group of experts to seek solutions to an ongoing crime problem.This is an example of a(n)_________________ .

The phase in group development when the group creates its group identity, seeks guidance and direction from the leader, and determines membership in roles is called

Describe the differences between authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles.

Shondra's group examined the school boundary issues together, but Shondra was selected to present their findings to the audience. This is an example of a

The group phase where power and relationship issues erupt is called_________________ .

The reflective thinking process was first identified by

The DECIDE model can help a group plan and execute itsproblem-solving tasks.

What is an advisory group?

When each member has equal influence and status in a group, a leader may not be needed

What is the authoritarian leadership style and when is it most effective?