Exam 10: Decision-Making and Leadership in Groups

Liam's group is trying to come up with ideas for their group project, so each group member creates a list of ideas and why they think each idea has merit. They each read each other's lists, offering comments about strengths and weaknesses. Once Liam gets his list back with the others' comments, he then writes his own reaction to those comments, and then it goes back into the pile so the group can finally make a master list of ideas worthy of additional discussion. Liam's group is using what method of idea generation?

Jean is working on a group project in his sociology class on the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Since Jean has family in Haiti, his group has asked him to interview family members about their experiences during the event. Because Jean is the only one in his group with access to those data, Jean now has ______________ in his group.

Tyler has applied for a job at a local radio station. The station manager likes Tyler and thinks he would do well at the station but doesn't have the money in his budget to pay Tyler's asking salary. Tyler cannot afford to take an unpaid internship. Tyler and the station manager come to an agreement on a modest salary. It is far less than Tyler had hoped to make, but by __________________, Tyler is able to secure this position he really wants at the radio station.

Which of the following can be a particularly common barrier to effective listening in groups that evaluate or analyze, because members of such groups may disagree on the merits of the various ideas they're discussing?

In a study group, you might work harder for a group leader you like and admire than for one you dislike because of what type of power?

Although she knows it is wrong, Sarah decides to copy her English term paper from an online source because she has heard from friends at her college that there isn't a strong policy against plagiarism. She knows that if she gets caught, the most that would happen is a warning not to do it again. Because the college lacks a policy that inflicts a sufficient punishment, Sarah is not concerned with its _____________ power.

Alita is appointed to a temporary supervisory position at work when her boss goes on medical leave. Alita is in charge of answering employees' questions, settling conflicts, and approving sick and vacation days. When Alita's supervisor returns, Alita can no longer perform those functions because she has lost her ________ power.

______________ works on the principle that some people have better judgment or more informed opinions on specific topics or matters than others.

Which approach to conflict reflects a high level of concern for the other party but a low level of concern for the self?

Marcos is the chairperson of an executive board for a pharmaceutical company. The decisions his board makes have far-reaching consequences for how the company is run. Marcos thinks it is important that all members of his committee be given the chance to speak and that all ideas be considered equally, regardless of controversy. When it comes time to a vote, Marcos counts everyone's votes equally and he supports the will of the majority even if it doesn't reflect his own preferences. What style of leadership does Marcos have?

If your goal is to arrive at a win-win situation that maximizes both parties' gains, you are _________________ during conflict.

When a group reaches ____________, there is unanimous support of a decision.

Many socialist and communist governments exercise _________ power over their populations by controlling all of the media in their countries.

A _________ is a characteristic of a person that is relatively enduring and not easily changeable.

Group leaders who enact a(n) ___________ leadership style reflect the principle that every citizen has the right to participate in decision-making.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a group decision?

If you feel pressure to agree with your group's decision, and fear being branded disloyal if you do not, you are feeling the pressure

Which of the following is NOT a major strategy for engaging in group conflict?

Which of the following is a warning sign of groupthink?

When group members engage in ____________, they seek unanimous agreement despite their individual doubts.