Question 1

The major advantage of a decision reached by consensus is that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  it takes time to develop 
B)  it is a quick,efficient way to arrive at a decision 
C)  groups are always able to come up with a consensus 
D)  group members can verbalize support for the decision 
A)  it takes time to develop 
B)  it is a quick,efficient way to arrive at a decision 
C)  groups are always able to come up with a consensus 
D)  group members can verbalize support for the decision

Question 2

The _____ approach to leadership attempts to identify key communication behaviors that help a group arrive at a quality decision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ approach to leadership attempts to...

Question 3

A leader who leads by shaping the vision of a group based upon developing trust through quality interpersonal relationships with group members is a _____ leader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A leader who leads by shaping the...

Question 4

A vigilant thinker is focused on the _____ of problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal 
B)  Results 
C)  Process 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Goal 
B)  Results 
C)  Process 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

Groups that are organized around the action steps needed to achieve their goals are

Accepted Answer

A)  vigilant. 
B)  functional. 
C)  laissez-faire. 
D)  results-driven. 
A)  vigilant. 
B)  functional. 
C)  laissez-faire. 
D)  results-driven.

Question 6

A group who highly admires their leader is less likely to engage in groupthink than a group with an unpopular leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The force field analysis technique seeks to analyze a problem by determining the _____ forces,which are forces that enhance movement toward the goal,and _____ forces,which are forces that inhibit movement toward the goal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The force field analysis technique seeks to...

Question 8

Step two in developing a meeting agenda involves _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  determining meeting goals 
B)  organizing the agenda 
C)  researching action items 
D)  identifying what needs to be discussed 
A)  determining meeting goals 
B)  organizing the agenda 
C)  researching action items 
D)  identifying what needs to be discussed

Question 9

A transformational leader influences the group by

Accepted Answer

A)  providing a structure to help the group accomplish critical thinking. 
B)  giving the group a new vision or energizing its culture. 
C)  using democratic leadership style. 
D)  understanding the leadership style that is appropriate for the given situation. 
A)  providing a structure to help the group accomplish critical thinking. 
B)  giving the group a new vision or energizing its culture. 
C)  using democratic leadership style. 
D)  understanding the leadership style that is appropriate for the given situation.

Question 10

It is usually better to spend time discussing which solutions you prefer before you analyze a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is recommended as a way to combat groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't agree with someone just because he/she has high status. 
B)  Use someone outside the group to evaluate your decisions. 
C)  Assign someone to be a devil's advocate. 
D)  All of the above are recommended. 
A)  Don't agree with someone just because he/she has high status. 
B)  Use someone outside the group to evaluate your decisions. 
C)  Assign someone to be a devil's advocate. 
D)  All of the above are recommended.

Question 12

A transformational leader provides the group with a new vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Briefly define the meaning of metadiscussion.

Accepted Answer

Metadiscussion means discussio

Question 14

_____ is an agreement arrived at by a group through interaction in which all members of the group agree to support the decision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is an agreement arrived at by...

Question 15

When a group establishes standards for evaluating possible solutions,they are developing their _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  problem definitions 
B)  criteria 
C)  relationships 
D)  solutions 
A)  problem definitions 
B)  criteria 
C)  relationships 
D)  solutions

Question 16

The _____ approach to leadership suggests that leaders generally operate as (1)authoritarian, (2)democratic,or (3)laissez-faire.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ approach to leadership suggests that...

Question 17

James,Matt,Karla,and Ann have formed a research group to study a communication theory.They each are responsible for contributing five articles to the group.They meet in the library and identify twenty articles that deal with their theory.They divide up the articles,and they schedule a meeting in which they will give a report to the other group members over their five articles.This group is using which function effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify a clear,elevating goal 
B)  Gather and share apocopate information 
C)  Develop options 
D)  Evaluate ideas 
A)  Identify a clear,elevating goal 
B)  Gather and share apocopate information 
C)  Develop options 
D)  Evaluate ideas

Question 18

The nominal group technique is the same thing as silent brainstorming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The readiness of group members plays an important role in which approach to leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait approach 
B)  Functional approach 
C)  Style approach 
D)  Situational approach 
A)  Trait approach 
B)  Functional approach 
C)  Style approach 
D)  Situational approach

Question 20

Which of the following is true of authoritarian leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritarian leaders direct and control others. 
B)  Authoritarian leaders solicit input from others and seek to lead by involving others
In the decisions. 
C)  Authoritarian leaders intentionally influence others only when asked or directed
By others to lead. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Authoritarian leaders direct and control others. 
B)  Authoritarian leaders solicit input from others and seek to lead by involving others
In the decisions. 
C)  Authoritarian leaders intentionally influence others only when asked or directed
By others to lead. 
D)  All of the above

The major advantage of a decision reached by consensus is that _____.

The _____ approach to leadership attempts to identify key communication behaviors that help a group arrive at a quality decision.

A leader who leads by shaping the vision of a group based upon developing trust through quality interpersonal relationships with group members is a _____ leader.

A vigilant thinker is focused on the _____ of problem solving.

Groups that are organized around the action steps needed to achieve their goals are

A group who highly admires their leader is less likely to engage in groupthink than a group with an unpopular leader.

The force field analysis technique seeks to analyze a problem by determining the _ forces,which are forces that enhance movement toward the goal,and _ forces,which are forces that inhibit movement toward the goal.

Step two in developing a meeting agenda involves _____.

A transformational leader influences the group by

It is usually better to spend time discussing which solutions you prefer before you analyze a problem.

Which of the following is recommended as a way to combat groupthink?

A transformational leader provides the group with a new vision.

Briefly define the meaning of metadiscussion.

_____ is an agreement arrived at by a group through interaction in which all members of the group agree to support the decision.

When a group establishes standards for evaluating possible solutions,they are developing their _____.

The _____ approach to leadership suggests that leaders generally operate as (1)authoritarian, (2)democratic,or (3)laissez-faire.

The nominal group technique is the same thing as silent brainstorming.

The readiness of group members plays an important role in which approach to leadership?

Which of the following is true of authoritarian leaders?

Foundations of Human Communication

Self Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Developing Your Presentation

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 10: Enhancing Group and Team Performance

The major advantage of a decision reached by consensus is that _____.

The _____ approach to leadership attempts to identify key communication behaviors that help a group arrive at a quality decision.

A leader who leads by shaping the vision of a group based upon developing trust through quality interpersonal relationships with group members is a _____ leader.

A vigilant thinker is focused on the _____ of problem solving.

Groups that are organized around the action steps needed to achieve their goals are

A group who highly admires their leader is less likely to engage in groupthink than a group with an unpopular leader.

The force field analysis technique seeks to analyze a problem by determining the _____ forces,which are forces that enhance movement toward the goal,and _____ forces,which are forces that inhibit movement toward the goal.

Step two in developing a meeting agenda involves _____.

A transformational leader influences the group by

It is usually better to spend time discussing which solutions you prefer before you analyze a problem.

Which of the following is recommended as a way to combat groupthink?

A transformational leader provides the group with a new vision.

Briefly define the meaning of metadiscussion.

_____ is an agreement arrived at by a group through interaction in which all members of the group agree to support the decision.

When a group establishes standards for evaluating possible solutions,they are developing their _____.

The _____ approach to leadership suggests that leaders generally operate as (1)authoritarian, (2)democratic,or (3)laissez-faire.

The nominal group technique is the same thing as silent brainstorming.

The readiness of group members plays an important role in which approach to leadership?

Which of the following is true of authoritarian leaders?

Foundations of Human Communication

Self Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Developing Your Presentation

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Filters

The force field analysis technique seeks to analyze a problem by determining the _ forces,which are forces that enhance movement toward the goal,and _ forces,which are forces that inhibit movement toward the goal.