Question 1

A playboy or playgirl is an individualistic group role that is characterized by lack of involvement in the group and a cynical or nonchalant attitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When free riding occurs in a group, individual group members tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase their contributions to make up for the slack. 
B)  Reduce their own contributions or withdraw from the group. 
C)  Maintain their level of contribution. 
D)  Remain unaffected or ignore the free-riding. 
A)  Increase their contributions to make up for the slack. 
B)  Reduce their own contributions or withdraw from the group. 
C)  Maintain their level of contribution. 
D)  Remain unaffected or ignore the free-riding.

Question 3

As conflicts escalate, group members often become

Accepted Answer

A)  More committed to their positions 
B)  More understanding of the positions taken by others 
C)  Unchanged in their position 
D)  Depends on the situation 
A)  More committed to their positions 
B)  More understanding of the positions taken by others 
C)  Unchanged in their position 
D)  Depends on the situation

Question 4

List four of the eight steps that can be taken to avoid groupthink.

Accepted Answer

Student responses should include four of

A playboy or playgirl is an individualistic group role that is characterized by lack of involvement in the group and a cynical or nonchalant attitude.

When free riding occurs in a group, individual group members tend to

As conflicts escalate, group members often become

List four of the eight steps that can be taken to avoid groupthink.

What Is Strategic Communication

Foundations of Communication

Step One: Identify the Purposes of Communication

Step Two: Analyze the Audience

Steps Three and Four: Consider the Context and Select a Channel of Communication

Communicating in Writing

Communicating in Oral Presentations

Preparing Employment Messages

Communicating in and Leading Groups and Teams

Strategic Organizational Communication

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Exam 9: Communicating With Employees

A playboy or playgirl is an individualistic group role that is characterized by lack of involvement in the group and a cynical or nonchalant attitude.

When free riding occurs in a group, individual group members tend to

As conflicts escalate, group members often become

List four of the eight steps that can be taken to avoid groupthink.

What Is Strategic Communication

Foundations of Communication

Step One: Identify the Purposes of Communication

Step Two: Analyze the Audience

Steps Three and Four: Consider the Context and Select a Channel of Communication

Communicating in Writing

Communicating in Oral Presentations

Preparing Employment Messages

Communicating in and Leading Groups and Teams

Strategic Organizational Communication

Filters