Deck 10: Meetings: Forums for Problem Solving 305

Question 1

__________ uses a three -part argument containing a general truth, a related claim, and a conclusion.

A) Analogy
B) Example reasoning
C) Analysis
D) Syllogism

Answer 1

Syllogism

Question 2

When a planner is considering where to hold a meeting,what question must he/she
Answer before deciding which room to use?

A) "Are the physical dimensions of the room suitable for the people planning to attend?"
B) "Are there audiovisuals in the room?"
C) "Do I know the group well enough?"
D) "Does the agenda suit the room?"

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following room setups is most conducive to meetings that require
Discussion between participants as well as presentation capacity?

A) conference
B) u
C) auditorium
D) satellite tables

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following three qualities do effective problem

A) multiplicity, variety, and simplicity
B) variety, complexity, and simplicity
C) variety, simplicity, and usefulness
D) simplicity, multiplicity, and usefulness

Question 5

What are the two broad types of reasoning?

A) inductive and deductive
B) causal and comparative
C) sign and causal
D) deductive and causal

Question 6

What part of the strategic communication model deals with learning critical -thinking skills?

A) situational knowledge
B) communication competence
C) anxiety management
D) goal setting

Question 7

An agenda is a __________ that specifies what is to be discussed,in what order,and for
How long.

A) report
B) goal
C) meeting
D) guide

Question 8

Which step in the reflective thinking technique deals with group members stating their ? perceptions of the problem along with their intended goals?

A) Step 1: Introduce the problem.
B) Step 2: Define and analyze the problem.
C) Step 3: Establish criteria.
D) Step 4: Generate possible solutions.

Question 9

Which critical

A) sign reasoning
B) analogies
C) analysis
D) example reasoning

Question 10

What is a process goal?

A) A process goal is a method for improving the quality of a group's members.
B) A process goal is a guide to every meeting.
C) A process goal is a charge.
D) A process goal is an agenda item.

Question 11

Which of the following questions demonstrates the use of interpretation?

A) "When did the furloughs begin?"
B) "What do these furloughs mean for the company?"
C) "Who is affected by the furloughs?"
D) "Why are these furloughs happening?"

Question 12

What three levels of goals do effective groups have to consider in directing group
Efforts?

A) organizational, leader, and group goals
B) leader, group, and individual goals
C) group, organizational, and individual goals
D) strategic, individual, and group goals

Question 13

If you make an argument by citing two examples of previously failed products and
Contend that a similar new product will also fail,what kind of reasoning are you using?

A) causal
B) comparative
C) sign
D) generalization

Question 14

What is one advantage of using the reflective thinking technique over the Delphi
Technique?

A) It is efficient and provides a clear road map that saves time and energy.
B) Even though it takes longer than the Delphi technique, it provides better results.
C) It uses voting, which makes it more democratic.
D) It provides the best decision in the most amount of time.

Question 15

Why is it important to use established rules of order in a meeting?

A) Decision making will occur more quickly.
B) The group leader will be less likely to use or be accused of using bias.
C) Group members' credibility will not be affected.
D) Formal rules of order will make informal and formal groups more productive.

Question 16

As you prepare visual and audio aids for a meeting,what question should you ask ? yourself first?

A) "Where can I get them from?"
B) "Does the equipment work?"
C) "Given the requirements of the meeting, what can I use that will be most effective and productive?"
D) "Given the room setup, can everyone see the aids?"

Question 17

When a higher authority forms a group and specifies a "charge," what does this mean?

A) The charge serves as the topic the group will discuss.
B) The charge serves as an indication of what will not happen.
C) The charge serves as the agenda.
D) The charge serves as the fundamental goal for the group.

Question 18

Engaging in certain planning activities,such as knowing all the conditions of a meeting
Beforehand,is what part of the strategic communication model?

A) learning communication competence
B) managing anxiety
C) setting goals
D) gaining situational knowledge

Question 19

Which of the following agenda items is considered unimportant if the group is meeting
Only once or for the first time?

A) finished business
B) reading of the minutes from the previous meeting
C) roll call
D) requests for additional topics

Question 20

If you decide that you want to get involved in a group at work to meet new people or Gain new information,yours is a(n)__________ goal.

A) group
B) individual
C) process
D) leader

Question 21

The three dimensions of group evaluation are informational,presentational,and interpersonal.

Question 22

Process goals attempt to improve the working of the group itself.

Question 23

Special committees are permanent subgroups that concentrate on long -term developments in broad areas such as budgeting and purchasing.

Question 24

Which of the following is the final step taken by groups that use the nominal group
Technique?

A) silent generation of ideas
B) round
C) voting
D) discussion

Question 25

Analysis and reasoning are essentially the same thing.

Question 26

A syllogism is a three -part argument containing a general truth, a related claim, and a conclusion.

Question 27

Crazy or outlandish suggestions during the idea generation stage of problem solving should be avoided or thrown out.

Question 28

Advocacy that goes beyond opposing prevailing opinions and attempts to propose an Alternative position or plan of action is called

A) devil's advocacy.
B) preparation.
C) volunteer advocate.
D) dialectical inquiry.

Question 29

Variety,simplicity,and usefulness are the three qualities necessary for competent problem solving.

Question 30

Which of the following best describes what it means to reach a consensus?

A) voting on the issue occurs
B) two
C) a unanimous agreement on the issue is reached
D) group members agree to disagree

Question 31

The Delphi technique uses a

A) one
B) voting system.
C) discussion format.
D) series of questionnaires to collect opinions.

Question 32

In the process of problem solving,using questionnaires to collect opinions and judgments from experts is called the Augustus technique.

Question 33

An agenda is a guide that specifies what is to be discussed,in what order,and for how
long.

Question 34

Advocacy in problem -solving groups seeks to __________ positions to promote awareness and resolve issues.

A) advance accepted
B) advance alternative
C) criticize alternative
D) criticize all

Question 35

Nominal group technique occurs in a relatively structured setting.

Question 36

In order for any group to reach a decision,consensus must be reached.

Question 37

A fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is based on inaccurate information.

Question 38

Evaluation of a group's effectiveness focuses on

A) how well the group is doing.
B) what the group is doing.
C) why the group is working together.
D) when the group will be done.

Question 39

Deductive reasoning moves from specific statements to a generalization.