Question 1

A group member who asks others for task related information is playing the role of "information seeker".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Compare and contrast: group norms,group cohesion,and groupthink.

Accepted Answer

Group norms, group cohesion, and groupth

Question 3

Cohesiveness refers to the degree to which group members consider themselves to be a part of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The style approach to leadership explored which style of leadership was the most effective.According to research,the most effective leadership style is the ________________ style.

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic 
B)  laissez-faire 
C)  authoritarian 
D)  Research shows that no one style is always more effective. 
A)  democratic 
B)  laissez-faire 
C)  authoritarian 
D)  Research shows that no one style is always more effective.

Question 5

Which of the following actions would NOT be likely to boost the effectiveness of your team?

Accepted Answer

A)  If most team members are highly task-oriented, open each meeting with a non task-oriented activity such as sharing jokes and personal news. 
B)  If most team members are looking for fun and companionship, arrange for a group party at one of the members' homes. 
C)  If most team members have busy schedules, concentrate on keeping meetings to a minimum. 
D)  If one member craves recognition, compliment him whenever you can sincerely do so. 
A)  If most team members are highly task-oriented, open each meeting with a non task-oriented activity such as sharing jokes and personal news. 
B)  If most team members are looking for fun and companionship, arrange for a group party at one of the members' homes. 
C)  If most team members have busy schedules, concentrate on keeping meetings to a minimum. 
D)  If one member craves recognition, compliment him whenever you can sincerely do so.

Question 6

One tip that can help members of virtual teams is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Members should not confer privately with one other team member; all conferring should be done with the entire group. 
B)  Members of virtual teams should not express their personal emotions. 
C)  Unlike face-to-face teams, virtual teams do not have to deal with cultural differences in communication style. 
D)  Test the technical system the group will be using in advance of the meeting. 
A)  Members should not confer privately with one other team member; all conferring should be done with the entire group. 
B)  Members of virtual teams should not express their personal emotions. 
C)  Unlike face-to-face teams, virtual teams do not have to deal with cultural differences in communication style. 
D)  Test the technical system the group will be using in advance of the meeting.

Question 7

Several students have formed a study group for their communication class.Although some students are communication majors with high grades,the member who has the most influence on the group is a fun-loving star player on the college basketball team.In this group,the basketball player possesses ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  coercive 
B)  expert 
C)  referent 
D)  information 
A)  coercive 
B)  expert 
C)  referent 
D)  information

Question 8

Effective lateral leadership refers to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  asking thoughtful questions. 
B)  inviting others to challenge your thoughts. 
C)  modeling constructive team behavior. 
D)  taking charge of a team's decisions. 
A)  asking thoughtful questions. 
B)  inviting others to challenge your thoughts. 
C)  modeling constructive team behavior. 
D)  taking charge of a team's decisions.

Question 9

A contingency approach to studying leadership

Accepted Answer

A)  recognizes that there is not just one best approach; the context determines which approach will work best in any given situation. 
B)  found that in favorable settings, laissez-faire works best. 
C)  found that in unfavorable settings, laissez-faire works best. 
D)  recommends a democratic style of management. 
A)  recognizes that there is not just one best approach; the context determines which approach will work best in any given situation. 
B)  found that in favorable settings, laissez-faire works best. 
C)  found that in unfavorable settings, laissez-faire works best. 
D)  recommends a democratic style of management.

Question 10

The leadership grid suggests that effective team leadership involves high concern from management for BOTH the task at hand and the people who are working on the task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All of the following are dysfunctional roles EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  recognition seeker. 
B)  tension reliever. 
C)  joker. 
D)  blocker. 
A)  recognition seeker. 
B)  tension reliever. 
C)  joker. 
D)  blocker.

Question 12

Teams tend to perform better when they have an appreciative audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Marcy's primary duties in the group are to keep the discussion on track,suggest procedures,and coordinate the work of the other group members.Marcy is filling some ________ roles.

Accepted Answer

A)  dysfunctional 
B)  task 
C)  informal 
D)  social 
A)  dysfunctional 
B)  task 
C)  informal 
D)  social

Question 14

Two essential functional roles of groups are:

Accepted Answer

A)  'official' and 'unofficial'. 
B)  'amateur' and 'professional'. 
C)  'voluntary' and 'coercive'. 
D)  'task' and 'relational'. 
A)  'official' and 'unofficial'. 
B)  'amateur' and 'professional'. 
C)  'voluntary' and 'coercive'. 
D)  'task' and 'relational'.

Question 15

Groupthink is a term that means "a group's optimal level of cohesion."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When you first enter an established group,it is a good idea to watch the way group members interact and to ask knowledgeable members about appropriate ways of behaving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Antidotes to groupthink include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Appoint a devil's advocate. 
B)  Encourage members to voice a variety of opinions. 
C)  Examine the ethical consequences of your team's decisions. 
D)  Promote self-censorship. 
A)  Appoint a devil's advocate. 
B)  Encourage members to voice a variety of opinions. 
C)  Examine the ethical consequences of your team's decisions. 
D)  Promote self-censorship.

Question 18

Your textbook indicates that group members should be discouraged from attempting to meet their individual goals through group participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Successful groups will satisfy members' personal goals as well as group goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The democratic style of leadership produces superior results when groups are functioning under high stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A group member who asks others for task related information is playing the role of "information seeker".

Compare and contrast: group norms,group cohesion,and groupthink.

Cohesiveness refers to the degree to which group members consider themselves to be a part of the group.

The style approach to leadership explored which style of leadership was the most effective.According to research,the most effective leadership style is the ________________ style.

Which of the following actions would NOT be likely to boost the effectiveness of your team?

One tip that can help members of virtual teams is:

Effective lateral leadership refers to all of the following EXCEPT

A contingency approach to studying leadership

The leadership grid suggests that effective team leadership involves high concern from management for BOTH the task at hand and the people who are working on the task.

All of the following are dysfunctional roles EXCEPT

Teams tend to perform better when they have an appreciative audience.

Marcy's primary duties in the group are to keep the discussion on track,suggest procedures,and coordinate the work of the other group members.Marcy is filling some ________ roles.

Two essential functional roles of groups are:

Groupthink is a term that means "a group's optimal level of cohesion."

When you first enter an established group,it is a good idea to watch the way group members interact and to ask knowledgeable members about appropriate ways of behaving.

Antidotes to groupthink include all of the following EXCEPT:

Your textbook indicates that group members should be discouraged from attempting to meet their individual goals through group participation.

Successful groups will satisfy members' personal goals as well as group goals.

The democratic style of leadership produces superior results when groups are functioning under high stress.

Communicating at Work

Communication, Culture, and Work

Listening

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Interpersonal Strategies and Skills

Principles of Interviewing

Effective Meetings

Developing and Organizing the Presentation

Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Delivering the Presentation

Types of Business Presentations

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Exam 7: Leading and Working in Teams

A group member who asks others for task related information is playing the role of "information seeker".

Compare and contrast: group norms,group cohesion,and groupthink.

Cohesiveness refers to the degree to which group members consider themselves to be a part of the group.

The style approach to leadership explored which style of leadership was the most effective.According to research,the most effective leadership style is the ________________ style.

Which of the following actions would NOT be likely to boost the effectiveness of your team?

One tip that can help members of virtual teams is:

Effective lateral leadership refers to all of the following EXCEPT

A contingency approach to studying leadership

The leadership grid suggests that effective team leadership involves high concern from management for BOTH the task at hand and the people who are working on the task.

All of the following are dysfunctional roles EXCEPT

Teams tend to perform better when they have an appreciative audience.

Marcy's primary duties in the group are to keep the discussion on track,suggest procedures,and coordinate the work of the other group members.Marcy is filling some ________ roles.

Two essential functional roles of groups are:

Groupthink is a term that means "a group's optimal level of cohesion."

When you first enter an established group,it is a good idea to watch the way group members interact and to ask knowledgeable members about appropriate ways of behaving.

Antidotes to groupthink include all of the following EXCEPT:

Your textbook indicates that group members should be discouraged from attempting to meet their individual goals through group participation.

Successful groups will satisfy members' personal goals as well as group goals.

The democratic style of leadership produces superior results when groups are functioning under high stress.

Communicating at Work

Communication, Culture, and Work

Listening

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Interpersonal Strategies and Skills

Principles of Interviewing

Effective Meetings

Developing and Organizing the Presentation

Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Delivering the Presentation

Types of Business Presentations

Filters