Question 1

Overall, culturally diverse groups have the capacity to be

Accepted Answer

A)  more creative. 
B)  more effective. 
C)  less effective. 
D)  more relationally satisfied. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  more creative. 
B)  more effective. 
C)  less effective. 
D)  more relationally satisfied. 
E)  all of the above. E

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a component of small group communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include a small number of people. 
B)  They share common goals. 
C)  They are generally unconnected. 
D)  They coordinate their behavior. 
A)  They include a small number of people. 
B)  They share common goals. 
C)  They are generally unconnected. 
D)  They coordinate their behavior. C

Question 3

Once James and Chloe finish their discussion of loss, Karen pipes up and says, "Now that we know where our needs are, I think our goal should be to submit a comprehensive strategic plan by the end of the month." What type of relational role is Karen filling?

Accepted Answer

A)  encourager 
B)  gatekeeper 
C)  standard setter 
D)  expediter 
A)  encourager 
B)  gatekeeper 
C)  standard setter 
D)  expediter C

Question 4

Ryder's role is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural technician 
B)  recorder 
C)  energizer 
D)  initiator-contributor 
A)  procedural technician 
B)  recorder 
C)  energizer 
D)  initiator-contributor

Question 5

_____ theory suggests that leaders are born with natural communication skills, personality characteristics, and physical characteristics that enable them to be better leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait 
B)  Functional 
C)  Style 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Trait 
B)  Functional 
C)  Style 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

Present a scenario of ineffective communication in this context and give three ways that you could adjust the scenario to be more effective.

Accepted Answer

Scenario: In a workplace setting, a team

Question 7

Leadership seeks change, while management seeks order and stability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Leaders are born, not made; they are naturally good communicators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following communication processes leads to task effectiveness and member satisfaction in small groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  equal participation 
B)  a consensus decision-making style 
C)  a cooperative conflict style 
D)  a respectful communication style 
E)  all of the above 
A)  equal participation 
B)  a consensus decision-making style 
C)  a cooperative conflict style 
D)  a respectful communication style 
E)  all of the above

Question 10

Barbara is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  groupthink. 
B)  grouphate. 
C)  primary grouping. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  groupthink. 
B)  grouphate. 
C)  primary grouping. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 11

_____ describe the shared expectations group members have regarding each individual's communication behavior in the group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Group roles 
B)  Group styles 
C)  Task roles 
D)  Task management 
A)  Group roles 
B)  Group styles 
C)  Task roles 
D)  Task management

Question 12

Effective group members should only fill roles that are of interest to them and compatible with their strengths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ is an influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend changes and outcomes that reflect their shared purposes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is an influence relationship among leaders...

Question 14

I think we should begin by looking at last quarter's reports." James is taking on which group role?

Accepted Answer

A)  task 
B)  relational 
C)  individual 
D)  social 
A)  task 
B)  relational 
C)  individual 
D)  social

Question 15

Secondary groups meet to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  socialize 
B)  solve problems 
C)  offer a sense of belonging to members 
D)  all of the above 
A)  socialize 
B)  solve problems 
C)  offer a sense of belonging to members 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

_____ theory suggests that leaders can acquire communication skills and leadership behaviors over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait 
B)  Functional 
C)  Style 
D)  Transformational leadership 
A)  Trait 
B)  Functional 
C)  Style 
D)  Transformational leadership

Question 17

According to style theory, an) _____ leader takes charge and has a high level of intellect and expertise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to style theory, an) _____ leader...

Question 18

Primary tension is uncertainty during the conflict phase in a decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Small group communication has two primary dimensions: _____ and relational communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Small group communication has two primary dimensions:...

Question 20

Alcoholics Anonymous is a type of _____ group that meets to provide a safe space for people to achieve goals.

Accepted Answer

secondary

Overall, culturally diverse groups have the capacity to be

Which of the following is NOT a component of small group communication?

Once James and Chloe finish their discussion of loss, Karen pipes up and says, "Now that we know where our needs are, I think our goal should be to submit a comprehensive strategic plan by the end of the month." What type of relational role is Karen filling?

Ryder's role is _____.

_____ theory suggests that leaders are born with natural communication skills, personality characteristics, and physical characteristics that enable them to be better leaders.

Present a scenario of ineffective communication in this context and give three ways that you could adjust the scenario to be more effective.

Leadership seeks change, while management seeks order and stability.

Leaders are born, not made; they are naturally good communicators.

Which of the following communication processes leads to task effectiveness and member satisfaction in small groups?

Barbara is experiencing

_____ describe the shared expectations group members have regarding each individual's communication behavior in the group.

Effective group members should only fill roles that are of interest to them and compatible with their strengths.

_____ is an influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend changes and outcomes that reflect their shared purposes.

I think we should begin by looking at last quarter's reports." James is taking on which group role?

Secondary groups meet to _____.

_____ theory suggests that leaders can acquire communication skills and leadership behaviors over time.

According to style theory, an) _____ leader takes charge and has a high level of intellect and expertise.

Primary tension is uncertainty during the conflict phase in a decision-making process.

Small group communication has two primary dimensions: _____ and relational communication.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a type of _____ group that meets to provide a safe space for people to achieve goals.

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Exam 10: Small Group Communication

Overall, culturally diverse groups have the capacity to be

Which of the following is NOT a component of small group communication?

Once James and Chloe finish their discussion of loss, Karen pipes up and says, "Now that we know where our needs are, I think our goal should be to submit a comprehensive strategic plan by the end of the month." What type of relational role is Karen filling?

Ryder's role is _____.

_____ theory suggests that leaders are born with natural communication skills, personality characteristics, and physical characteristics that enable them to be better leaders.

Present a scenario of ineffective communication in this context and give three ways that you could adjust the scenario to be more effective.

Leadership seeks change, while management seeks order and stability.

Leaders are born, not made; they are naturally good communicators.

Which of the following communication processes leads to task effectiveness and member satisfaction in small groups?

Barbara is experiencing

_____ describe the shared expectations group members have regarding each individual's communication behavior in the group.

Effective group members should only fill roles that are of interest to them and compatible with their strengths.

_____ is an influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend changes and outcomes that reflect their shared purposes.

I think we should begin by looking at last quarter's reports." James is taking on which group role?

Secondary groups meet to _____.

_____ theory suggests that leaders can acquire communication skills and leadership behaviors over time.

According to style theory, an) _____ leader takes charge and has a high level of intellect and expertise.

Primary tension is uncertainty during the conflict phase in a decision-making process.

Small group communication has two primary dimensions: _____ and relational communication.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a type of _____ group that meets to provide a safe space for people to achieve goals.

Introduction to Human Communication

Perspectives on Human Communication

Communicating Identities

Communicating, Perceiving, and Understanding

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Responding

Communicating Across Cultures

Communicating in Close Relationships

Communicating in Organizations

Rhetorical Communication

Mass Media and Communication

Communication and New Technologies

Filters