Question 1

As you prepare visual and audio aids for a meeting,what question should you ask  yourself first?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Where can I get them from?" 
B)  "Does the equipment work?" 
C)  "Given the requirements of the meeting, what can I use that will be most effective and productive?" 
D)  "Given the room setup, can everyone see the aids?" 
A)  "Where can I get them from?" 
B)  "Does the equipment work?" 
C)  "Given the requirements of the meeting, what can I use that will be most effective and productive?" 
D)  "Given the room setup, can everyone see the aids?" C

Question 2

What are the two broad types of reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive and deductive 
B)  causal and comparative 
C)  sign and causal 
D)  deductive and causal 
A)  inductive and deductive 
B)  causal and comparative 
C)  sign and causal 
D)  deductive and causal A

Question 3

In the process of problem solving,using questionnaires to collect opinions and judgments from experts is called the Augustus technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

If you decide that you want to get involved in a group at work to meet new people or Gain new information,yours is a(n)__________ goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  group 
B)  individual 
C)  process 
D)  leader 
A)  group 
B)  individual 
C)  process 
D)  leader

Question 5

Which of the following best describes what it means to reach a consensus?

Accepted Answer

A)  voting on the issue occurs 
B)  two -thirds of the members agree 
C)  a unanimous agreement on the issue is reached 
D)  group members agree to disagree 
A)  voting on the issue occurs 
B)  two -thirds of the members agree 
C)  a unanimous agreement on the issue is reached 
D)  group members agree to disagree

Question 6

What is a process goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  A process goal is a method for improving the quality of a group's members. 
B)  A process goal is a guide to every meeting. 
C)  A process goal is a charge. 
D)  A process goal is an agenda item. 
A)  A process goal is a method for improving the quality of a group's members. 
B)  A process goal is a guide to every meeting. 
C)  A process goal is a charge. 
D)  A process goal is an agenda item.

Question 7

What part of the strategic communication model deals with learning critical -thinking skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  situational knowledge 
B)  communication competence 
C)  anxiety management 
D)  goal setting 
A)  situational knowledge 
B)  communication competence 
C)  anxiety management 
D)  goal setting

Question 8

Which of the following three qualities do effective problem -solving groups possess?

Accepted Answer

A)  multiplicity, variety, and simplicity 
B)  variety, complexity, and simplicity 
C)  variety, simplicity, and usefulness 
D)  simplicity, multiplicity, and usefulness 
A)  multiplicity, variety, and simplicity 
B)  variety, complexity, and simplicity 
C)  variety, simplicity, and usefulness 
D)  simplicity, multiplicity, and usefulness

Question 9

Advocacy that goes beyond opposing prevailing opinions and attempts to propose an Alternative position or plan of action is called

Accepted Answer

A)  devil's advocacy. 
B)  preparation. 
C)  volunteer advocate. 
D)  dialectical inquiry. 
A)  devil's advocacy. 
B)  preparation. 
C)  volunteer advocate. 
D)  dialectical inquiry.

Question 10

The Delphi technique uses a

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  voting system. 
C)  discussion format. 
D)  series of questionnaires to collect opinions. 
A)  one 
B)  voting system. 
C)  discussion format. 
D)  series of questionnaires to collect opinions.

Question 11

Special committees are permanent subgroups that concentrate on long -term  developments in broad areas such as budgeting and purchasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is one advantage of using the reflective thinking technique over the Delphi Technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is efficient and provides a clear road map that saves time and energy. 
B)  Even though it takes longer than the Delphi technique, it provides better results. 
C)  It uses voting, which makes it more democratic. 
D)  It provides the best decision in the most amount of time. 
A)  It is efficient and provides a clear road map that saves time and energy. 
B)  Even though it takes longer than the Delphi technique, it provides better results. 
C)  It uses voting, which makes it more democratic. 
D)  It provides the best decision in the most amount of time.

Question 13

When a planner is considering where to hold a meeting,what question must he/she Answer before deciding which room to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Are the physical dimensions of the room suitable for the people planning to attend?" 
B)  "Are there audiovisuals in the room?" 
C)  "Do I know the group well enough?" 
D)  "Does the agenda suit the room?" 
A)  "Are the physical dimensions of the room suitable for the people planning to attend?" 
B)  "Are there audiovisuals in the room?" 
C)  "Do I know the group well enough?" 
D)  "Does the agenda suit the room?"

Question 14

When a higher authority forms a group and specifies a "charge," what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The charge serves as the topic the group will discuss. 
B)  The charge serves as an indication of what will not happen. 
C)  The charge serves as the agenda. 
D)  The charge serves as the fundamental goal for the group. 
A)  The charge serves as the topic the group will discuss. 
B)  The charge serves as an indication of what will not happen. 
C)  The charge serves as the agenda. 
D)  The charge serves as the fundamental goal for the group.

Question 15

In order for any group to reach a decision,consensus must be reached.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An agenda is a guide that specifies what is to be discussed,in what order,and for how
long.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Engaging in certain planning activities,such as knowing all the conditions of a meeting Beforehand,is what part of the strategic communication model?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning communication competence 
B)  managing anxiety 
C)  setting goals 
D)  gaining situational knowledge 
A)  learning communication competence 
B)  managing anxiety 
C)  setting goals 
D)  gaining situational knowledge

Question 18

Which critical -thinking skill involves knowing how to tear apart an issue, examine each component, and understand how they relate to one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  sign reasoning 
B)  analogies 
C)  analysis 
D)  example reasoning 
A)  sign reasoning 
B)  analogies 
C)  analysis 
D)  example reasoning

Question 19

Process goals attempt to improve the working of the group itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following room setups is most conducive to meetings that require Discussion between participants as well as presentation capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  conference 
B)  u -shape 
C)  auditorium 
D)  satellite tables 
A)  conference 
B)  u -shape 
C)  auditorium 
D)  satellite tables

As you prepare visual and audio aids for a meeting,what question should you ask yourself first?

What are the two broad types of reasoning?

In the process of problem solving,using questionnaires to collect opinions and judgments from experts is called the Augustus technique.

If you decide that you want to get involved in a group at work to meet new people or Gain new information,yours is a(n)__________ goal.

Which of the following best describes what it means to reach a consensus?

What is a process goal?

What part of the strategic communication model deals with learning critical -thinking skills?

Which of the following three qualities do effective problem -solving groups possess?

Advocacy that goes beyond opposing prevailing opinions and attempts to propose an Alternative position or plan of action is called

The Delphi technique uses a

Special committees are permanent subgroups that concentrate on long -term developments in broad areas such as budgeting and purchasing.

What is one advantage of using the reflective thinking technique over the Delphi Technique?

When a planner is considering where to hold a meeting,what question must he/she Answer before deciding which room to use?

When a higher authority forms a group and specifies a "charge," what does this mean?

In order for any group to reach a decision,consensus must be reached.

An agenda is a guide that specifies what is to be discussed,in what order,and for how long.

Engaging in certain planning activities,such as knowing all the conditions of a meeting Beforehand,is what part of the strategic communication model?

Which critical -thinking skill involves knowing how to tear apart an issue, examine each component, and understand how they relate to one another?

Process goals attempt to improve the working of the group itself.

Which of the following room setups is most conducive to meetings that require Discussion between participants as well as presentation capacity?

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Exam 10: Meetings: Forums for Problem Solving 305

As you prepare visual and audio aids for a meeting,what question should you ask yourself first?

What are the two broad types of reasoning?

In the process of problem solving,using questionnaires to collect opinions and judgments from experts is called the Augustus technique.

If you decide that you want to get involved in a group at work to meet new people or Gain new information,yours is a(n)__________ goal.

Which of the following best describes what it means to reach a consensus?

What is a process goal?

What part of the strategic communication model deals with learning critical -thinking skills?

Which of the following three qualities do effective problem -solving groups possess?

Advocacy that goes beyond opposing prevailing opinions and attempts to propose an Alternative position or plan of action is called

The Delphi technique uses a

Special committees are permanent subgroups that concentrate on long -term developments in broad areas such as budgeting and purchasing.

What is one advantage of using the reflective thinking technique over the Delphi Technique?

When a planner is considering where to hold a meeting,what question must he/she Answer before deciding which room to use?

When a higher authority forms a group and specifies a "charge," what does this mean?

In order for any group to reach a decision,consensus must be reached.

An agenda is a guide that specifies what is to be discussed,in what order,and for how long.

Engaging in certain planning activities,such as knowing all the conditions of a meeting Beforehand,is what part of the strategic communication model?

Which critical -thinking skill involves knowing how to tear apart an issue, examine each component, and understand how they relate to one another?

Process goals attempt to improve the working of the group itself.

Which of the following room setups is most conducive to meetings that require Discussion between participants as well as presentation capacity?

Communication in Organizations

The Model of Strategic Communication

Diversity in Business and the Professions

Listening Skills

Verbal and Nonverbal Skills

Leadership and Management Skills

Work Relationships

Interviewing Skills

Fundamentals of Group Communication

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Developing and Delivering Effective Presentations

Informative Presentations

Persuasive and Special Presentations

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