Question 1

All but one of the following are major findings of the Hawthorne studies summarized by Miner
(1988):

Accepted Answer

A)  Level of productivity is set by social norms, not by physiological capacities 
B)  Non-economic rewards and sanctions significantly affect the behavior of the workers and largely limit the effect of economic incentive plans 
C)  Increases in productivity occur when employees perceive their employers as part of their family 
D)  Often workers do not act or react as individuals but as members of groups

Question 2

Neighborhood groups generally fit under the heading of what type of group?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Neighborhood groups generally fit under the heading...

Question 3

According to Hall (1959), personal distance ranges from four to twelve feet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Territoriality is an important, prevalent, and overlooked aspect of work in organizations. 
B)  Territoriality reflects and fulfills baic human needs of ownership. 
C)  Territoriality can be functional to individuals and groups. 
D)  Territorial feelings and behaviors have positive consequences in organizations.

Question 5

The study of personal space and distance is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  kinesics 
B)  proxemics 
C)  chronemics 
D)  haptics

Question 6

The optimum group size for a problem-solving group is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Four 
B)  seven 
C)  five 
D)  any number between three and ten

Question 7

Adler and Elmhorst (1996), suggest ideas for running an effective meeting. If you were to present a one-hour workshop on this topic, what aspects would you include?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adler and Elmhorst (1996), suggest ideas for...

Question 8

One of the benefits of using Groupware is that groups can gauge the degree of consensus in the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

While it is important to be aware of when to meet and how long to meet, when setting an agenda, Adler and Elmhorst maintain that location is not important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The _____________ includes several participants, each of whom gives a short formal presentation on a prepared topic usually built around a central theme. A less formal discussion usually follows.

Accepted Answer

A)  panel 
B)  forum 
C)  symposium 
D)  colloquy

Question 11

The Nominal Group Technique was developed to reduce the effects of group conforming pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In computerized interaction, group members feel less free and more constrained by social influence than in face-to-face interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Should federally funded clinics provide abortion counseling?" is a question of:

Accepted Answer

A)  fact 
B)  definition 
C)  value 
D)  policy

Question 14

Cohesion tends to be stronger and morale tends to be higher in larger groups than i comparable smaller ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Questions of value are fairly narrow but are often quite difficult to answer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Hall's research on proxemics, social distance between individuals is about how far?

Accepted Answer

A)  up to 18 inches 
B)  four to twelve feet 
C)  18 inches to four feet 
D)  twelve feet and beyond

Question 17

The term for the tendency of humans and other animals to lay claim to and defend a particular area is
_______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term for the tendency of humans...

Question 18

We move about in a portable space bubble of about inches in each direction.

Accepted Answer

A)  six 
B)  twelve 
C)  eighteen 
D)  twenty-four

Question 19

______________ refers to the decreased effort of each individual member as the number of people in a group increases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ refers to the decreased effort of...

Question 20

Critical factors affecting student responses to online learning include ALL BUT ONE of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Access to a computer 
B)  Relevance of assignments 
C)  Attitude about online learning 
D)  Time constraints

Exam 4: Group Circumstances and Structure

All but one of the following are major findings of the Hawthorne studies summarized by Miner (1988) :

Neighborhood groups generally fit under the heading of what type of group?

According to Hall (1959), personal distance ranges from four to twelve feet.

Which of the following is FALSE?

The study of personal space and distance is known as:

The optimum group size for a problem-solving group is:

Adler and Elmhorst (1996), suggest ideas for running an effective meeting. If you were to present a one-hour workshop on this topic, what aspects would you include?

One of the benefits of using Groupware is that groups can gauge the degree of consensus in the group.

While it is important to be aware of when to meet and how long to meet, when setting an agenda, Adler and Elmhorst maintain that location is not important.

The _____________ includes several participants, each of whom gives a short formal presentation on a prepared topic usually built around a central theme. A less formal discussion usually follows.

The Nominal Group Technique was developed to reduce the effects of group conforming pressure.

In computerized interaction, group members feel less free and more constrained by social influence than in face-to-face interactions.

Should federally funded clinics provide abortion counseling?" is a question of:

Cohesion tends to be stronger and morale tends to be higher in larger groups than i comparable smaller ones.

Questions of value are fairly narrow but are often quite difficult to answer.

According to Hall's research on proxemics, social distance between individuals is about how far?

The term for the tendency of humans and other animals to lay claim to and defend a particular area is _______________.

We move about in a portable space bubble of about inches in each direction.

______________ refers to the decreased effort of each individual member as the number of people in a group increases.

Critical factors affecting student responses to online learning include ALL BUT ONE of the following: