Exam 13: Groups and Teams: Increasing Cooperation, Reducing Conflict

Marielle points out during the meeting that the group has fallen a half hour behind schedule according to the agenda, and should get back to the important work at hand.She is performing a ______ role.

Generally speaking, the optimal team size is considered to be 12 to 15 members.

A data processing group is an example of a(n)

Someone at a team meeting who says, "Let's hear from those who oppose this plan" is performing a ______ role.

During the ______ stage of team development, close relationships develop and unity and harmony emerge.

In the storming stage of group development, the leader should encourage members to work through their conflicts about tasks and goals.

Problem-solving teams consist of small groups of volunteers or workers and supervisors who meet intermittently to discuss workplace- and quality-related problems.

The dialectic method is the process of assigning someone to play the role of critic to voice possible objections to a proposal.

Perry was part of a 15-person grounds beautification committee, and among its responsibilities were monthly parking lot cleanup and weekly patio sweeping.He was a part of the committee at his boss's request but had never actually helped with anything.This is likely an example of