Deck 9: Communication in Groups and Teams

Question 1

Three or more people who are characterized by different and complimentary resources of members and a strong sense of collective identity are known as

A)team
B)group
C)procedural group
D)maintenance group
E)None of these answers are correct.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A small group can exist without interaction among members.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The attempt to increase personal status in a group by winning the approval of high-status members is known as

A)power over.
B)status-reward behavior.
C)social climbing.
D)referent behavior.
E)reward behavior.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In describing how she sees her work as a team leader,Janet says that her goal is to help members reach their goals and accomplish objectives that advance them.Janet is expressing which orientation to power?

A)power to
B)power over
C)power for
D)derived power
E)earned authority

Question 5

Holly says,"Let's discuss the donors to the benefit concert and then discuss who will be performing.Holly made which type of contribution to discussion?

A)task
B)procedural
C)climate
D)egocentric
E)dynamic

Question 6

Which type of leader provides direction and guidance but does not impose rigid authority? 

A)laissez-faire
B)democratic
C)authoritarian
D)dictator 
E)all of the above types of leaders 

Question 7

Which term is used to describe members of a group who exert less effort than they would if they had worked alone?

A)social climbing
B)social digressing
C)social loafing
D)groupthink
E)group hate

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a potential strength of groups?

A)creativity 
B)commitment 
C)collectivism
D)resources
E)thoroughness 

Question 9

Conformity pressures could occur in which of the following ways?

A)When a majority of members have differing opinions from a single member and/or when one member is extremely powerful or charismatic.
B)When one member is charismatic and also powerful.
C)When one member is a democratic leader and/or when that member also has power to. 
D)When one member is a laissez-faire leader and/or when that member also has a differing opinion from the rest of the members.
E)None of the above. 

Question 10

Deondra is part of a social group on campus.Even though the group sets specific meeting times,everyone in the group knows that it is acceptable to be 10-15 minutes late without needing to call and check in.This unspoken expectation is an example of ____.

A)synergy
B)a rule
C)a norm
D)social climbing
E)conformity to pressure

Question 11

After listening to an idea given by another group member,Jim says,"Let me elaborate on that idea." Jim's comment is an example of

A)procedural communication.
B)task communication.
C)climate communication.
D)egocentric communication
E)assertive communication

Question 12

In response to a suggestion made by Juan,Melanie says,"I agree with Juan's suggestion about how we should proceed.Thanks for keeping us on track,Juan." Melanie made which type of contribution?

A)task
B)procedural
C)climate
D)egocentric
E)dynamic

Question 13

For people to be considered a "group," the members must see themselves experiencing which of the following?

A)dependence
B)independence
C)co-dependence
D)intradependence
E)interdependence

Question 14

The most significant potential disadvantage(s)of group discussion is (are)

A)the time required and excessive cohesion.
B)the time required and lack of leadership.
C)conformity pressures and time required.
D)conformity pressures and lack of leadership.
E)lack of leadership and excessive cohesion.

Question 15

David is leading his workgroup and he reports out on the research he has been doing on his part of the project.David's comment is what type of contribution?

A)task
B)procedural
C)climate
D)egocentric
E)dynamic

Question 16

Groups and teams consist of individuals who have a common goal.

Question 17

In which of the following ways is a team distinct from a group?

A)Teams have individuals with diverse skills/experiences and develop greater interdependence. 
B)Teams consist of individuals who are interdependent yet have degrees of similarity among members.
C)Teams have greater thoroughness and work faster. 
D)Teams have smaller sizes and tend to be more thorough.
E)Teams work faster and do not develop groupthink

Question 18

Cohesion and participation are related to each other in which of the following ways?

A)Cohesion is promoted by high participation.
B)Participation is promoted by cohesion.
C)Cohesion improves the quality of participation.
D)Cohesion is promoted by high participation and participation is promoted by cohesion.
E)Cohesion decreases the quality of participation.

Question 19

___________________ power is the ability to influence based on personal charisma and personality.

A)Coercive
B)Legitimate
C)Expert
D)Reward
E)Referent  

Question 20

An individual's participation in team discussions tends to heighten the individual's commitment to team decisions.

Question 21

All groups are teams,but not all teams are groups.

Question 22

Laissez-faire leadership is translated as the "do nothing" type of leader.

Question 23

____________________ exists when members cease to think critically and independently about ideas generated in groups or teams.

Question 24

The degree of closeness among members is referred to as ____________________.

Question 25

_______________ is a set of communication functions that assists groups in accomplishing tasks efficiently and well while maintaining a good climate.

Question 26

Task communication focuses on problems,issues,or information before a group.

Question 27

The most cohesive groups are the most successful ones.

Question 28

Groups can be any size for successful communication takes place.

Question 29

Norms exist in some,but not all,groups.

Question 30

For a group to exist,there must be interaction and interdependence among individuals,a common goal,and shared rules of conduct.

Question 31

Group ____________________ are the standardized guidelines that regulate how members act and how they interact with each other.

Question 32

Procedural communication focuses on the need for the communication climate to be open.

Question 33

An individual whose power in a group results from their organizational role such,as manager or CEO,has ____________________ power.

Question 34

A(n)____________________ power structure exists when all members of a team have relatively equal power.

Question 35

Power is the ability to empower others to reach their goals.

Question 36

Conformity pressures occur in all groups.

Question 37

An individual's power in a group may be based on position and/or be earned.

Question 38

Participation in groups linked to satisfaction and commitment.

Question 39

Most groups need guidance.

Question 40

Groups make quicker decisions than individuals do.

Question 41

____________________ is used to block others or to call attention to oneself in a group.

Question 42

Choose a group to which you have belonged.Use it to generate examples of the four types of communication in groups.

Question 43

The ability to influence others is called ____________________.

Question 44

Another name for dysfunctional communication is known as  _______________.

Question 45

Compare and contrast the power over and power to ways of influencing others.Give specific examples for each.

Question 46

Identify and discuss the potential limitations and strengths of groups.

Question 47

The attempt to increase personal status in a group by winning the approval of high-status members is called _______________.

Question 48

____________________ communication focuses on the problems,issues,or information before a group.