Question 1

The Decreasing Options Technique (DOT)

Accepted Answer

A)  helps groups reduce and refine a large number of suggestions and ideas into a manageable set of options. 
B)  follow a practical set of steps that begins with the problem itself and then moves to a systematic consideration of possible solutions and their implementation. 
C)  simple method for generating as many ideas as possible in a short period of time. 
D)  is a process for reaching consensus. 
E)  is designed to help groups avoid or reduce the chance of groupthink.

Question 2

Agendas are only needed for and useful in formal or business meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which ethical responsibility functions when group members consider the interests of those affected by their decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Research Responsibility 
B)  The Common Good Responsibility 
C)  The Reasoning Responsibility 
D)  The Social Code Responsibility 
E)  The Freedom of Speech Responsibility

Question 4

All group members should take notes during a brainstorming session.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When managers are more concerned with their own personal goals rather than meeting the needs of their staff, which conflict style are they using?

Accepted Answer

A)  accommodation 
B)  collaboration 
C)  competition 
D)  avoidance 
E)  compromise

Question 6

A meeting agenda is a road map for a discussion that helps a group focus on its tasks and goal as well as a way of identifying what members should expect and tell them how to prepare for the meeting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which decision making style is illustrated in the following comment? "Let's do it now and worry about what happens later."

Accepted Answer

A)  rational decision maker 
B)  intuitive decision maker 
C)  dependent decision maker 
D)  avoidant decision maker 
E)  spontaneous decision maker

Question 8

The Decreased Options Technique (DOT) strategy works well in virtual groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The compromise conflict style is characterized by a high concern for others and a low concern for yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Consensus works best when group members trust one another and expect honesty, directness, and candor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Group members from high-power distance cultures value recognition by a group's leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Decision making refers to passing of judgment on an issue and the act of reaching a conclusion or making up your mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not an effective guideline for successful brainstorming?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluate ideas only at the end of the brainstorming session. 
B)  Post the ideas for all to see. 
C)  Wait for members to think awhile before starting the brainstorming. 
D)  Avoid combining ideas. 
E)  Avoid praising or criticizing another member's ideas.

Question 14

The key to becoming a well-informed group lies in the ability of members to

Accepted Answer

A)  assess the group's current knowledge. 
B)  identify areas needing research. 
C)  assign research responsibilities and deadlines. 
D)  determine how to share information effectively. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 15

The Decreased Options Technique (DOT) works best when a group must sort through a multitude of ideas and options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"Are community colleges a better place to begin higher education than a prestigious university?" is a question of value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Brainstorming works best in a crisis or when the group knows what went wrong and how to fix it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A group member who makes impulsive and quick decisions on the spur of the moment probably uses an intuitive decision making style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which symptom of groupthink is expressed when a group member says "Of course, we're right. We have a perfect safety record, have done this many times, and nothing's gone wrong."?

Accepted Answer

A)  morality 
B)  stereotyping Outsiders 
C)  mindguarding 
D)  illusion of unanimity 
E)  illusion of invulnerability

Question 20

The correct order of steps in the Decreased Options Technique (DOT) is to generate individual ideas, prioritize ideas, sort ideas, and post ideas for all to see.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Group Decision Making, Problem Solving and Conflict

The Decreasing Options Technique (DOT)

Agendas are only needed for and useful in formal or business meetings.

Which ethical responsibility functions when group members consider the interests of those affected by their decisions?

All group members should take notes during a brainstorming session.

When managers are more concerned with their own personal goals rather than meeting the needs of their staff, which conflict style are they using?

A meeting agenda is a road map for a discussion that helps a group focus on its tasks and goal as well as a way of identifying what members should expect and tell them how to prepare for the meeting.

Which decision making style is illustrated in the following comment? "Let's do it now and worry about what happens later."

The Decreased Options Technique (DOT) strategy works well in virtual groups.

The compromise conflict style is characterized by a high concern for others and a low concern for yourself.

Consensus works best when group members trust one another and expect honesty, directness, and candor.

Group members from high-power distance cultures value recognition by a group's leader.

Decision making refers to passing of judgment on an issue and the act of reaching a conclusion or making up your mind.

Which of the following is not an effective guideline for successful brainstorming?

The key to becoming a well-informed group lies in the ability of members to

The Decreased Options Technique (DOT) works best when a group must sort through a multitude of ideas and options.

"Are community colleges a better place to begin higher education than a prestigious university?" is a question of value.

Brainstorming works best in a crisis or when the group knows what went wrong and how to fix it.

A group member who makes impulsive and quick decisions on the spur of the moment probably uses an intuitive decision making style.

Which symptom of groupthink is expressed when a group member says "Of course, we're right. We have a perfect safety record, have done this many times, and nothing's gone wrong."?

The correct order of steps in the Decreased Options Technique (DOT) is to generate individual ideas, prioritize ideas, sort ideas, and post ideas for all to see.