Question 1

Research suggests that electronic brainstorming generate than traditional face-to- face groups.

Accepted Answer

A) more ideas 
B) fewer ideas 
C) better ideas 
D) equal amount of ideas 
A) more ideas 
B) fewer ideas 
C) better ideas 
D) equal amount of ideas

Question 2

Your book lists traditional brainstorming,the nominal group technique,the Delphi technique,and electronic brainstorming as methods for structuring creative meetings.Define each method and provide an advantage and a disadvantage for each.

Accepted Answer

-Traditional brainstorming is a process

Question 3

According to your textbook,which of the following is NOT listed as a reason as to why the nominal- group technique often produces better results than traditional brainstorming?

Accepted Answer

A) Nominal group technique does not allow for verbal or nonverbal criticism. 
B) It does not allow for the piggybacking of ideas. 
C) It often results in more ideas being generated. 
D) Some people are apprehensive or nervous to speak up during meetings. 
A) Nominal group technique does not allow for verbal or nonverbal criticism. 
B) It does not allow for the piggybacking of ideas. 
C) It often results in more ideas being generated. 
D) Some people are apprehensive or nervous to speak up during meetings.

Question 4

List and describe the five reasons to hold a meeting.

Accepted Answer

Meetings should be held when:
-Collabora

Question 5

Effective groups do NOT experience conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Almost every problem can be phrased in terms of something you want more or less of.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to your book agenda items should be written as questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is recommended as a way to avoid groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A) Assign someone to be a devil's advocate. 
B) Do not challenge ideas. 
C) Do not allow others from the outside to review your decisions. 
D) Consider only the cons of an idea. 
A) Assign someone to be a devil's advocate. 
B) Do not challenge ideas. 
C) Do not allow others from the outside to review your decisions. 
D) Consider only the cons of an idea.

Question 9

Tim's group is trying to reach consensus on a very important decision that will impact the entire company.Sensing that people are agreeing with other group members just to avoid conflict,Tim begins to seek out differences of opinion and tries to involve everyone in the conversation.What strategy is Tim using to help his group reach consensus?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep the group oriented towards its goal 
B) Listen to the ideas of others 
C) Promote honest dialogue and discussion 
D) Remind the group what the goal is 
A) Keep the group oriented towards its goal 
B) Listen to the ideas of others 
C) Promote honest dialogue and discussion 
D) Remind the group what the goal is

Question 10

Consensus occurs when all group members can support a course of action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Research suggests that electronic brainstorming generate than traditional face-to- face groups.

Your book lists traditional brainstorming,the nominal group technique,the Delphi technique,and electronic brainstorming as methods for structuring creative meetings.Define each method and provide an advantage and a disadvantage for each.

According to your textbook,which of the following is NOT listed as a reason as to why the nominal- group technique often produces better results than traditional brainstorming?

List and describe the five reasons to hold a meeting.

Effective groups do NOT experience conflict.

Almost every problem can be phrased in terms of something you want more or less of.

According to your book agenda items should be written as questions.

Which of the following is recommended as a way to avoid groupthink?

Consensus occurs when all group members can support a course of action.

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Exam 10: Enhancing Team Meetings

Research suggests that electronic brainstorming generate than traditional face-to- face groups.

Your book lists traditional brainstorming,the nominal group technique,the Delphi technique,and electronic brainstorming as methods for structuring creative meetings.Define each method and provide an advantage and a disadvantage for each.

According to your textbook,which of the following is NOT listed as a reason as to why the nominal- group technique often produces better results than traditional brainstorming?

List and describe the five reasons to hold a meeting.

Effective groups do NOT experience conflict.

Almost every problem can be phrased in terms of something you want more or less of.

According to your book agenda items should be written as questions.

Which of the following is recommended as a way to avoid groupthink?

Consensus occurs when all group members can support a course of action.

Communicating and Leading at Work

Being Aware of Self and Others: Enhancing Communication and Leadership

Using Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Differences

Relating to Others at Work

Interviewing Principles and Skills

Interviewing Types

Collaborating in Teams

Developing Your Professional Presentations

Delivering Professional Presentations

Achieving Your Presentation Goals: Informing, Persuading and Relating

Writing for Business

Managing Time: Managing Information

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