Exam 9: Communication in Groups and Teams

A(n)____________________ power structure exists when all members of a team have relatively equal power.

A small group can exist without interaction among members.

For people to be considered a "group," the members must see themselves experiencing which of the following?

Three or more people who are characterized by different and complimentary resources of members and a strong sense of collective identity are known as

An individual whose power in a group results from their organizational role such,as manager or CEO,has ____________________ power.

Group ____________________ are the standardized guidelines that regulate how members act and how they interact with each other.

The ability to influence others is called ____________________.

For a group to exist,there must be interaction and interdependence among individuals,a common goal,and shared rules of conduct.

An individual's participation in team discussions tends to heighten the individual's commitment to team decisions.

Deondra is part of a social group on campus.Even though the group sets specific meeting times,everyone in the group knows that it is acceptable to be 10-15 minutes late without needing to call and check in.This unspoken expectation is an example of ____.

Laissez-faire leadership is translated as the "do nothing" type of leader.

Cohesion and participation are related to each other in which of the following ways?

Identify and discuss the potential limitations and strengths of groups.

The attempt to increase personal status in a group by winning the approval of high-status members is called _______________.

Groups and teams consist of individuals who have a common goal.

Procedural communication focuses on the need for the communication climate to be open.

____________________ exists when members cease to think critically and independently about ideas generated in groups or teams.

The most significant potential disadvantage(s)of group discussion is (are)

Participation in groups linked to satisfaction and commitment.

____________________ communication focuses on the problems,issues,or information before a group.