Question 1

Teams that deal directly with conflict,ignore the full range of alternatives,and seek only information that supports the positions they already favor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following should be undertaken in an effective meeting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensure the leader avoids summarizing consensus if the group does not formally vote 
B)  Avoid making purposes explicit if meetings combine two or more purposes 
C)  Set down informal rules if the meeting is long or the group very large 
D)  Make information on the agenda specific so that participants can come prepared 
E)  Use an omnibus motion to help a group approve items one at a time 
A)  Ensure the leader avoids summarizing consensus if the group does not formally vote 
B)  Avoid making purposes explicit if meetings combine two or more purposes 
C)  Set down informal rules if the meeting is long or the group very large 
D)  Make information on the agenda specific so that participants can come prepared 
E)  Use an omnibus motion to help a group approve items one at a time

Question 3

What are some key elements that a good agenda should comprise of?

Accepted Answer

Planning the agenda is the foundation of

Question 4

Which of the following should be undertaken while creating a collaborative writing project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make the analysis of the problem, audience, and context implicit 
B)  Plan the format and style of the document after people begin to write 
C)  Have ambiguous roles on who will undertake which piece of task 
D)  Consider work styles and other commitments when making a timeline 
E)  Ensure that everyone follows one particular style of writing 
A)  Make the analysis of the problem, audience, and context implicit 
B)  Plan the format and style of the document after people begin to write 
C)  Have ambiguous roles on who will undertake which piece of task 
D)  Consider work styles and other commitments when making a timeline 
E)  Ensure that everyone follows one particular style of writing

Question 5

According to team-building expert Bob Frisch,when a team is unable to reach a consensus,one should allow team members to make their decisions confidentially.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following should be undertaken while revising a collaborative piece of writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluate the content and discuss possible revisions as a team 
B)  Ensure several good writers make changes for a consistent style of writing 
C)  Ensure one team member evaluates the organization for possible revisions 
D)  Avoid running the document through a spell check because it is never reliable 
E)  Ensure it aligns with one's writing style irrespective of business writing conventions 
A)  Evaluate the content and discuss possible revisions as a team 
B)  Ensure several good writers make changes for a consistent style of writing 
C)  Ensure one team member evaluates the organization for possible revisions 
D)  Avoid running the document through a spell check because it is never reliable 
E)  Ensure it aligns with one's writing style irrespective of business writing conventions

Question 7

While giving feedback,it is best to avoid providing criticism of any form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to team-building expert Bob Frisch,which of the following should be undertaken when a team is unable to arrive at a consensus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow team members to use a secret ballot to express opinion 
B)  Ensure a decision is arrived at in the least amount of time possible 
C)  Avoid wasting time and compromise on quality of decision 
D)  Make team members express opinion one at a time in a round-table meeting 
E)  Make members pick options from the last brainstorming session 
A)  Allow team members to use a secret ballot to express opinion 
B)  Ensure a decision is arrived at in the least amount of time possible 
C)  Avoid wasting time and compromise on quality of decision 
D)  Make team members express opinion one at a time in a round-table meeting 
E)  Make members pick options from the last brainstorming session

Question 9

Which of the following is undertaken in a formation phase of a task team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing ground rules for team members 
B)  Seeking numerous solutions to a problem 
C)  Undertaking most tasks during the project 
D)  Finalizing implementation of tasks 
E)  Debating solutions before arriving at one 
A)  Establishing ground rules for team members 
B)  Seeking numerous solutions to a problem 
C)  Undertaking most tasks during the project 
D)  Finalizing implementation of tasks 
E)  Debating solutions before arriving at one

Question 10

Which of the following does an informational dimension of a team focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cooperation 
B)  Team loyalty 
C)  Problem 
D)  Process 
E)  People 
A)  Cooperation 
B)  Team loyalty 
C)  Problem 
D)  Process 
E)  People

Question 11

Members of the "Koala Habitat Conservation" project in Australia are working on the last phase of their campaign.They are currently finalizing ways to create public participation on the issue and making the wildlife department revive regulatory laws on poaching.They are undertaking these decisions carefully because they understand that the success of this phase determines how well the group's decision will be implemented.Which of the following phases is the team most likely working on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aggregation 
B)  Coordination 
C)  Initiation 
D)  Formation 
E)  Formalization 
A)  Aggregation 
B)  Coordination 
C)  Initiation 
D)  Formation 
E)  Formalization

Question 12

While composing drafts,one should carefully label and date drafts so that everyone is working on the most current version.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ is a form of employee-development assessment in which a team member receives feedback from everyone who is in touch with that person's work.

Accepted Answer

A)  360-degree feedback 
B)  Upward feedback 
C)  Peer-review 
D)  Top-down feedback 
E)  Self-assessment 
A)  360-degree feedback 
B)  Upward feedback 
C)  Peer-review 
D)  Top-down feedback 
E)  Self-assessment

Question 14

Explain the formation stage in the life of a task team.

Accepted Answer

During the formation stage in the life o

Question 15

Which of the following is a foundation of a good meeting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brainstorming ideas 
B)  Preparing minutes 
C)  Planning the agenda 
D)  Motivating members 
E)  Sharing ideas 
A)  Brainstorming ideas 
B)  Preparing minutes 
C)  Planning the agenda 
D)  Motivating members 
E)  Sharing ideas

Question 16

George Morgan works at the marketing branch of a fashion house and attends a discussion on different ways to launch a new line of clothing.The team needs a member who can challenge the different modes put forward to market the product.He willingly opts to play the role.Which of the following would Morgan most likely play?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dark horse 
B)  Rabble rouser 
C)  Devil's advocate 
D)  Jack of all trades 
E)  Second fiddle 
A)  Dark horse 
B)  Rabble rouser 
C)  Devil's advocate 
D)  Jack of all trades 
E)  Second fiddle

Question 17

What is the purpose of checking for inferences while handling criticisms?

Accepted Answer

Constructive ways to respond to criticis

Question 18

George Banks recently attended a team meeting which required participants to discuss and share ideas on ways to increase sales of the company's eco-friendly line of clothing.Banks' behavior throughout the meeting was considered unproductive.Which of the following negative actions did he most likely undertake?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clowning 
B)  Synthesizing 
C)  Summarizing 
D)  Checking feelings 
E)  Coordinating 
A)  Clowning 
B)  Synthesizing 
C)  Summarizing 
D)  Checking feelings 
E)  Coordinating

Question 19

George Wagner is in charge of running a meeting of 30 people where he has 46 items on the agenda to be voted on in a two-hour time period.Which of the following should Wagner undertake which will help him cover all items on the list?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take individual votes for each item 
B)  Take votes only of managers 
C)  Use an omnibus motion 
D)  Start agenda with routine items 
E)  Ensure minutes are taken for each vote 
A)  Take individual votes for each item 
B)  Take votes only of managers 
C)  Use an omnibus motion 
D)  Start agenda with routine items 
E)  Ensure minutes are taken for each vote

Question 20

What does groupthink mean? Explain with the help of an example.

Accepted Answer

The marketing team at Romero Apparels is

Teams that deal directly with conflict,ignore the full range of alternatives,and seek only information that supports the positions they already favor.

Which of the following should be undertaken in an effective meeting?

What are some key elements that a good agenda should comprise of?

Which of the following should be undertaken while creating a collaborative writing project?

According to team-building expert Bob Frisch,when a team is unable to reach a consensus,one should allow team members to make their decisions confidentially.

Which of the following should be undertaken while revising a collaborative piece of writing?

While giving feedback,it is best to avoid providing criticism of any form.

According to team-building expert Bob Frisch,which of the following should be undertaken when a team is unable to arrive at a consensus?

Which of the following is undertaken in a formation phase of a task team?

Which of the following does an informational dimension of a team focus on?

While composing drafts,one should carefully label and date drafts so that everyone is working on the most current version.

_____ is a form of employee-development assessment in which a team member receives feedback from everyone who is in touch with that person's work.

Explain the formation stage in the life of a task team.

Which of the following is a foundation of a good meeting?

What is the purpose of checking for inferences while handling criticisms?

George Wagner is in charge of running a meeting of 30 people where he has 46 items on the agenda to be voted on in a two-hour time period.Which of the following should Wagner undertake which will help him cover all items on the list?

What does groupthink mean? Explain with the help of an example.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 8: Working and Writing in Teams

Teams that deal directly with conflict,ignore the full range of alternatives,and seek only information that supports the positions they already favor.

Which of the following should be undertaken in an effective meeting?

What are some key elements that a good agenda should comprise of?

Which of the following should be undertaken while creating a collaborative writing project?

According to team-building expert Bob Frisch,when a team is unable to reach a consensus,one should allow team members to make their decisions confidentially.

Which of the following should be undertaken while revising a collaborative piece of writing?

While giving feedback,it is best to avoid providing criticism of any form.

According to team-building expert Bob Frisch,which of the following should be undertaken when a team is unable to arrive at a consensus?

Which of the following is undertaken in a formation phase of a task team?

Which of the following does an informational dimension of a team focus on?

While composing drafts,one should carefully label and date drafts so that everyone is working on the most current version.

_____ is a form of employee-development assessment in which a team member receives feedback from everyone who is in touch with that person's work.

Explain the formation stage in the life of a task team.

Which of the following is a foundation of a good meeting?

What is the purpose of checking for inferences while handling criticisms?

George Wagner is in charge of running a meeting of 30 people where he has 46 items on the agenda to be voted on in a two-hour time period.Which of the following should Wagner undertake which will help him cover all items on the list?

What does groupthink mean? Explain with the help of an example.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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