Question 1

) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of small groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interdependent 
B)  Cohesive 
C)  Avoid rules and norms 
D)  Include individual roles 
A)  Interdependent 
B)  Cohesive 
C)  Avoid rules and norms 
D)  Include individual roles

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a reason people might join a small group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Need to belong 
B)  Need for protection 
C)  Pressure to join 
D)  Group membership can decrease their performance 
A)  Need to belong 
B)  Need for protection 
C)  Pressure to join 
D)  Group membership can decrease their performance

Question 3

In response to the worst oil spill in U.S. history in 2010, President Barack Obama set up a task force charged with determining the rate of oil leakage and the appropriate response. He included leading industry experts, officials from BP (the company responsible for the spill) and top government representatives. Because this group had a specific list of goals, it was formed to

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on discrete tasks. 
B)  create art and ideas. 
C)  help us learn. 
D)  promote social networking. 
A)  focus on discrete tasks. 
B)  create art and ideas. 
C)  help us learn. 
D)  promote social networking.

Question 4

When group members concentrate on their shared objectives, group cohesiveness increases because the group is

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping track of progress. 
B)  celebrating success. 
C)  emphasizing collective goals. 
D)  reminding others of their value to the group. 
A)  keeping track of progress. 
B)  celebrating success. 
C)  emphasizing collective goals. 
D)  reminding others of their value to the group.

Question 5

Many companies and organizations use __________ groups, which are small groups of people assembled to generate innovative ways of thinking.

Accepted Answer

A)  task 
B)  support 
C)  target 
D)  brainstorming 
A)  task 
B)  support 
C)  target 
D)  brainstorming

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a way to socialize a new member into a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be a mentor. 
B)  Let new members join activities slowly. 
C)  Create a group orientation. 
D)  Recruit good members. 
A)  Be a mentor. 
B)  Let new members join activities slowly. 
C)  Create a group orientation. 
D)  Recruit good members.

Question 7

Some small groups communicate _________ because their members are located in different cities or countries and face-to-face communication is impossible.

Accepted Answer

A)  slowly 
B)  synchronously 
C)  online 
D)  poorly 
A)  slowly 
B)  synchronously 
C)  online 
D)  poorly

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a support group?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can find people who understand your issue or problem because they have the same experience. 
B)  Listening to others' stories may help you feel less alone. 
C)  True support groups meet in person, not online. 
D)  Taking part in support groups for health conditions can improve health. 
A)  You can find people who understand your issue or problem because they have the same experience. 
B)  Listening to others' stories may help you feel less alone. 
C)  True support groups meet in person, not online. 
D)  Taking part in support groups for health conditions can improve health.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of small groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sacrifices 
B)  Resources 
C)  Diversity 
D)  Synergy 
A)  Sacrifices 
B)  Resources 
C)  Diversity 
D)  Synergy

) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of small groups?

Which of the following is NOT a reason people might join a small group?

When group members concentrate on their shared objectives, group cohesiveness increases because the group is

Many companies and organizations use __________ groups, which are small groups of people assembled to generate innovative ways of thinking.

Which of the following is NOT a way to socialize a new member into a group?

Some small groups communicate _________ because their members are located in different cities or countries and face-to-face communication is impossible.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a support group?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of small groups?

Communication: A First Look

Culture and Communication

Perceiving the Self and Others

How We Use Language

Communicating Nonverbally

Listening Effectively

Communicating in Social and Professional Relationships

Communicating in Intimate Relationships

Decision-Making and Leadership in Groups

Planning a Speech

Preparing a Speech

Presenting a Speech

Speaking Informatively

Speaking Persuasively

Communicating in Organizations

Communication and Media

Communication and Health

Appendix: Workplace Communication and Interviewing

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Exam 9: Communicating in Small Groups

) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of small groups?

Which of the following is NOT a reason people might join a small group?

When group members concentrate on their shared objectives, group cohesiveness increases because the group is

Many companies and organizations use __________ groups, which are small groups of people assembled to generate innovative ways of thinking.

Which of the following is NOT a way to socialize a new member into a group?

Some small groups communicate _________ because their members are located in different cities or countries and face-to-face communication is impossible.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a support group?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of small groups?

Communication: A First Look

Culture and Communication

Perceiving the Self and Others

How We Use Language

Communicating Nonverbally

Listening Effectively

Communicating in Social and Professional Relationships

Communicating in Intimate Relationships

Decision-Making and Leadership in Groups

Planning a Speech

Preparing a Speech

Presenting a Speech

Speaking Informatively

Speaking Persuasively

Communicating in Organizations

Communication and Media

Communication and Health

Appendix: Workplace Communication and Interviewing

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