Question 1

A subordinate comes to you because he is upset with treatment he receives from co-workers.Which of the following would be a good first response?

Accepted Answer

A) Tell him to solve his own problems. 
B) Tell him that there are far more important things to worry about. 
C) Give him some advice on how to handle the situation. 
D) Acknowledge his feelings. 
A) Tell him to solve his own problems. 
B) Tell him that there are far more important things to worry about. 
C) Give him some advice on how to handle the situation. 
D) Acknowledge his feelings.

Question 2

Moshe's team has just discovered that, after several months' work, they all agree on the solution to the problem.Which stage of team formation is his team likely in?

Accepted Answer

A) Orientation 
B) Formation 
C) Coordination 
D) Formalization 
A) Orientation 
B) Formation 
C) Coordination 
D) Formalization

Question 3

Ibrahim has complained to you privately about the other members of the team that you're both on: "No one seems to understand what a deadline is!" You respond, "You sound really anxious." Which conflict resolution strategy have you used?

Accepted Answer

A) Paraphrasing 
B) Checking for feelings 
C) Checking for inferences 
D) Including you-attitude 
A) Paraphrasing 
B) Checking for feelings 
C) Checking for inferences 
D) Including you-attitude

Question 4

When resolving conflict, paraphrasing is a method of subtly manipulating others' points in the direction you need them to go.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain when a group would choose to use dot planning and how it works.

Accepted Answer

Answers should discuss the following: Do

Question 6

You are in a student team composed of seven members that is working on a term project.The team has fractured into two groups, both of which seem to have very different goals.Which of the following strategies is the best way to handle this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Delegate each decision to one of the two groups, alternating which one is chosen, so that both groups have control over some aspects of the project. 
B) Allow the more energetic and committed group to direct the project. 
C) Keep trying to actively engage each team member. 
D) Suppress the conflict, and try to move forward together. 
A) Delegate each decision to one of the two groups, alternating which one is chosen, so that both groups have control over some aspects of the project. 
B) Allow the more energetic and committed group to direct the project. 
C) Keep trying to actively engage each team member. 
D) Suppress the conflict, and try to move forward together.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT something a group should do when it plans a collaborative writing project?

Accepted Answer

A) Divide the work ahead of time according to how the leader thinks it will best be done. 
B) Make your analysis of the problem, the audience, and your purpose explicit so that you know where you agree and disagree. 
C) Build some leeway into the deadlines to accommodate late contributions. 
D) Consider your work styles and other commitments. 
A) Divide the work ahead of time according to how the leader thinks it will best be done. 
B) Make your analysis of the problem, the audience, and your purpose explicit so that you know where you agree and disagree. 
C) Build some leeway into the deadlines to accommodate late contributions. 
D) Consider your work styles and other commitments.

Question 8

Explain why self-confidence is not always the best attribute in successful team players.

Accepted Answer

Answers can discuss the following: The '

Question 9

Give three suggestions for promoting successful team writing, and explain why these suggestions work.

Accepted Answer

Answers can include the following:
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Question 10

How do formal meetings differ from informal meetings?

Accepted Answer

Answers can discuss the following: Forma

A subordinate comes to you because he is upset with treatment he receives from co-workers.Which of the following would be a good first response?

Moshe's team has just discovered that, after several months' work, they all agree on the solution to the problem.Which stage of team formation is his team likely in?

Ibrahim has complained to you privately about the other members of the team that you're both on: "No one seems to understand what a deadline is!" You respond, "You sound really anxious." Which conflict resolution strategy have you used?

When resolving conflict, paraphrasing is a method of subtly manipulating others' points in the direction you need them to go.

Explain when a group would choose to use dot planning and how it works.

You are in a student team composed of seven members that is working on a term project.The team has fractured into two groups, both of which seem to have very different goals.Which of the following strategies is the best way to handle this situation?

Which of the following is NOT something a group should do when it plans a collaborative writing project?

Explain why self-confidence is not always the best attribute in successful team players.

Give three suggestions for promoting successful team writing, and explain why these suggestions work.

How do formal meetings differ from informal meetings?

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Exam 6: Working and Writing in Teams

A subordinate comes to you because he is upset with treatment he receives from co-workers.Which of the following would be a good first response?

Moshe's team has just discovered that, after several months' work, they all agree on the solution to the problem.Which stage of team formation is his team likely in?

Ibrahim has complained to you privately about the other members of the team that you're both on: "No one seems to understand what a deadline is!" You respond, "You sound really anxious." Which conflict resolution strategy have you used?

When resolving conflict, paraphrasing is a method of subtly manipulating others' points in the direction you need them to go.

Explain when a group would choose to use dot planning and how it works.

You are in a student team composed of seven members that is working on a term project.The team has fractured into two groups, both of which seem to have very different goals.Which of the following strategies is the best way to handle this situation?

Which of the following is NOT something a group should do when it plans a collaborative writing project?

Explain why self-confidence is not always the best attribute in successful team players.

Give three suggestions for promoting successful team writing, and explain why these suggestions work.

How do formal meetings differ from informal meetings?

Communicating in a Changing Business World

Adapting to Audiences

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents, Slides, and Screens

Communicating Across Cultures

Routine Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Planning, Researching, and Documenting Reports

Writing Proposals and Reports

Making Oral Presentations

Employment Communications

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