Question 1

Groups can reach the adjourning stage without having achieved success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Since the possibility of overlapping and competing viewpoints and perspectives exists,a group will experience an)_____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) forming 
B) storming 
C) norming 
D) performing 
E) adjourning 
A) forming 
B) storming 
C) norming 
D) performing 
E) adjourning

Question 3

Succession is the act or process of:

Accepted Answer

A) inheriting your family's reputation. 
B) inheriting your family's legacy. 
C) inheriting a title,office,role,or property. 
D) not inheriting anything from your family. 
A) inheriting your family's reputation. 
B) inheriting your family's legacy. 
C) inheriting a title,office,role,or property. 
D) not inheriting anything from your family.

Question 4

The last step in group problem solving is implementing the solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An)_____ obstructs the group's attempts at consensus consistently.

Accepted Answer

A) dominator 
B) special-interest pleader 
C) joker or clown 
D) blocker 
E) evaluator-critic 
A) dominator 
B) special-interest pleader 
C) joker or clown 
D) blocker 
E) evaluator-critic

Question 6

A misunderstanding in which two meetings are scheduled at the same time in the same place refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A misunderstanding in which two meetings are...

Question 7

This individual practices a "live and let live" style of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) Appointed leader 
B) Democratic leader 
C) Laissez-faire leader 
D) Emergent leader 
E) Autocratic leader 
A) Appointed leader 
B) Democratic leader 
C) Laissez-faire leader 
D) Emergent leader 
E) Autocratic leader

Question 8

The third step in group problem solving is:

Accepted Answer

A) establishing criteria. 
B) gathering information. 
C) considering possible solutions. 
D) deciding on a solution. 
E) analyzing the problem. 
A) establishing criteria. 
B) gathering information. 
C) considering possible solutions. 
D) deciding on a solution. 
E) analyzing the problem.

Question 9

During the uncertainty stage of group development,group members themselves sort out their differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true regarding preparing for a business meeting?

Accepted Answer

A) It is important to schedule meetings for the sake of doing so in the case of a standing committee. 
B) Distance is often an obstacle to participation in the case of business meetings. 
C) A reminder e-mail on the day of the meeting,often early in the morning,can serve as a personal effort to highlight the activities of the day. 
D) It is important to assemble as many additional participants as possible to improve the outcome of a meeting. 
E) Reliance on a software program to initiate a meeting request and receive a response is sufficient to encourage and ensure participation. 
A) It is important to schedule meetings for the sake of doing so in the case of a standing committee. 
B) Distance is often an obstacle to participation in the case of business meetings. 
C) A reminder e-mail on the day of the meeting,often early in the morning,can serve as a personal effort to highlight the activities of the day. 
D) It is important to assemble as many additional participants as possible to improve the outcome of a meeting. 
E) Reliance on a software program to initiate a meeting request and receive a response is sufficient to encourage and ensure participation.

Question 11

This step in group problem solving allows the group to formalize a description of the scope,size,or extent of the challenge the group will address.

Accepted Answer

A) Establishing criteria 
B) Gathering information 
C) Considering possible solutions 
D) Defining the problem 
E) Analyzing the problem 
A) Establishing criteria 
B) Gathering information 
C) Considering possible solutions 
D) Defining the problem 
E) Analyzing the problem

Question 12

The norming stage is marked by less division and more collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a group,a coordinator brings ideas,information,and suggestions together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ refers to the way a word or phrase sounds when stated orally.

Accepted Answer

A) Lexis 
B) Expression 
C) Vocabulary 
D) Elocution 
E) Pronunciation 
A) Lexis 
B) Expression 
C) Vocabulary 
D) Elocution 
E) Pronunciation

Question 15

The first step in group problem solving,_____,allows the group to set boundaries of what the problem is and what it is not.

Accepted Answer

defining t

Question 16

The dimensions of nonverbal communication are lost in a virtual meeting compared to an in-person meeting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ are Web pages with periodic posts that may or may not feature feedback responses from readers,whereas _____ are collaborations on Web content that are created and edited by users.

Accepted Answer

A) Blogs;wikis 
B) Forums;blogs 
C) Wikis;social networking sites 
D) Forums;wikis 
E) Professional networking sites;social networking sites 
A) Blogs;wikis 
B) Forums;blogs 
C) Wikis;social networking sites 
D) Forums;wikis 
E) Professional networking sites;social networking sites

Question 18

_____ are often the hardest part of any meeting.

Accepted Answer

A) Audio-visual interactions 
B) Setting meeting agendas 
C) Question and answer sessions 
D) Conclusions 
E) Transitions 
A) Audio-visual interactions 
B) Setting meeting agendas 
C) Question and answer sessions 
D) Conclusions 
E) Transitions

Question 19

A group may be defined as five or more individuals who affiliate,interact,or cooperate in a familial,social,or work context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The second step in group problem solving involves gathering information and learning more about the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Groups can reach the adjourning stage without having achieved success.

Since the possibility of overlapping and competing viewpoints and perspectives exists,a group will experience an)_____ stage.

Succession is the act or process of:

The last step in group problem solving is implementing the solution.

An)_____ obstructs the group's attempts at consensus consistently.

A misunderstanding in which two meetings are scheduled at the same time in the same place refers to _____.

This individual practices a "live and let live" style of leadership.

The third step in group problem solving is:

During the uncertainty stage of group development,group members themselves sort out their differences.

Which of the following statements is true regarding preparing for a business meeting?

This step in group problem solving allows the group to formalize a description of the scope,size,or extent of the challenge the group will address.

The norming stage is marked by less division and more collaboration.

In a group,a coordinator brings ideas,information,and suggestions together.

_____ refers to the way a word or phrase sounds when stated orally.

The first step in group problem solving,_____,allows the group to set boundaries of what the problem is and what it is not.

The dimensions of nonverbal communication are lost in a virtual meeting compared to an in-person meeting.

_ are Web pages with periodic posts that may or may not feature feedback responses from readers,whereas _ are collaborations on Web content that are created and edited by users.

_____ are often the hardest part of any meeting.

A group may be defined as five or more individuals who affiliate,interact,or cooperate in a familial,social,or work context.

The second step in group problem solving involves gathering information and learning more about the problem.

Effective Business Communication

Delivering Your Message

Understanding Your Audience

Effective Business Writing

Writing Preparation

Writing

Revising and Presenting Your Writing

Feedback in the Writing Process

Business Writing in Action

Developing Business Presentations

Nonverbal Delivery

Organization and Outlines

Presentations to Inform

Presentations to Persuade

Business Presentations in Action

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Business Communication

Negative News and Crisis Communication

Intercultural and International Business Communication

Filters

Exam 19: Group Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

Groups can reach the adjourning stage without having achieved success.

Since the possibility of overlapping and competing viewpoints and perspectives exists,a group will experience an)_____ stage.

Succession is the act or process of:

The last step in group problem solving is implementing the solution.

An)_____ obstructs the group's attempts at consensus consistently.

A misunderstanding in which two meetings are scheduled at the same time in the same place refers to _____.

This individual practices a "live and let live" style of leadership.

The third step in group problem solving is:

During the uncertainty stage of group development,group members themselves sort out their differences.

Which of the following statements is true regarding preparing for a business meeting?

This step in group problem solving allows the group to formalize a description of the scope,size,or extent of the challenge the group will address.

The norming stage is marked by less division and more collaboration.

In a group,a coordinator brings ideas,information,and suggestions together.

_____ refers to the way a word or phrase sounds when stated orally.

The first step in group problem solving,_____,allows the group to set boundaries of what the problem is and what it is not.

The dimensions of nonverbal communication are lost in a virtual meeting compared to an in-person meeting.

_____ are Web pages with periodic posts that may or may not feature feedback responses from readers,whereas _____ are collaborations on Web content that are created and edited by users.

_____ are often the hardest part of any meeting.

A group may be defined as five or more individuals who affiliate,interact,or cooperate in a familial,social,or work context.

The second step in group problem solving involves gathering information and learning more about the problem.

Effective Business Communication

Delivering Your Message

Understanding Your Audience

Effective Business Writing

Writing Preparation

Writing

Revising and Presenting Your Writing

Feedback in the Writing Process

Business Writing in Action

Developing Business Presentations

Nonverbal Delivery

Organization and Outlines

Presentations to Inform

Presentations to Persuade

Business Presentations in Action

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Business Communication

Negative News and Crisis Communication

Intercultural and International Business Communication

Filters

_ are Web pages with periodic posts that may or may not feature feedback responses from readers,whereas _ are collaborations on Web content that are created and edited by users.