Question 1

Which of the following examples best illustrates the systems theory principle that "systems try to maintain balance in their environment"?

Accepted Answer

A) Members may take time off to "play" or relax when work becomes too intense. 
B) Members may unexpectedly come up with new ideas and techniques. 
C) Effective groups have clear goals. 
D) Groups suffer if members fail to cooperate. 
E) Groups rely on member input to achieve a common goal. 
A) Members may take time off to "play" or relax when work becomes too intense. 
B) Members may unexpectedly come up with new ideas and techniques. 
C) Effective groups have clear goals. 
D) Groups suffer if members fail to cooperate. 
E) Groups rely on member input to achieve a common goal.

Question 2

When group members work together to achieve a common goal,the size of the group,the physical setting,and the group's role and status in an organization are components of the communication context..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ideal size of a small group is NOT dependent upon:

Accepted Answer

A) member knowledge. 
B) attitudes. 
C) skills. 
D) task. 
E) relationship history. 
A) member knowledge. 
B) attitudes. 
C) skills. 
D) task. 
E) relationship history.

Which of the following examples best illustrates the systems theory principle that "systems try to maintain balance in their environment"?

When group members work together to achieve a common goal,the size of the group,the physical setting,and the group's role and status in an organization are components of the communication context..

The ideal size of a small group is NOT dependent upon:

Group Development

Group Member Participation

Diversity in Groups

Group Leadership

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups

Listening and Responding in Groups

Conflict and Cohesion in Groups

Problem Solving in Groups

Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups

Planning and Conducting Meetings

Group Presentations

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Exam 1: Introduction to Group Communication

Which of the following examples best illustrates the systems theory principle that "systems try to maintain balance in their environment"?

When group members work together to achieve a common goal,the size of the group,the physical setting,and the group's role and status in an organization are components of the communication context..

The ideal size of a small group is NOT dependent upon:

Group Development

Group Member Participation

Diversity in Groups

Group Leadership

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups

Listening and Responding in Groups

Conflict and Cohesion in Groups

Problem Solving in Groups

Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups

Planning and Conducting Meetings

Group Presentations

Filters