Question 1

______________ is a system characteristic that entails deciding whether or not group membership is worth the effort we are exerting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is a system characteristic that entails...

Question 2

The idea that groups may use different methods to reach the same goal is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  throughput 
B)  output 
C)  equifinality 
D)  cycles

Question 3

four people carpooling to work

Accepted Answer

The answer of four people carpooling to work...

Question 4

According to Wilson, the most important reason for a member to belong to a group from the standpoint of group development is _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Wilson, the most important reason...

Question 5

______________ is the process that leads to disorganization and/or death of the group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is the process that leads to...

Question 6

A group that brings in outside experts to provide input on a particular issue would be considered to be working as an open system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A system that has inputs from the outside is called a(n) ______________ system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A system that has inputs from the...

Question 8

_____________ refers to the raw material of small group interaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Input 
B)  Throughput 
C)  Output 
D)  Cycles

Question 9

In his article at the end of Chapter 1, Wilson discusses five reasons why people are motivated to join groups. List and discuss these.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In his article at the end of...

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a phenomenon characteristic of open systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple membership 
B)  resource exchange 
C)  entries and exits 
D)  strong leadership

Question 11

six people working on a group project in a college course

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The answer of six people working on a group project...

Question 12

Scientific studies show that large groups have easily understood hierarchies and simple rules of conduct but foster less trust and cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Consequences are the end results of the group's activities and are the reason the group is formed in the first place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Connors and Smith (2011), which of the following is one of the four practical ways to encourage accountability through empowerment: The ouroboros effect illustrates the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ignore it. 
B)  Analyze it. 
C)  See it 
D)  cyclical nature of outputs.

Question 15

According to Forsyth (1999), a group is identified in terms of structure, group cohesion, interaction,
______________, and _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Forsyth (1999), a group is...

Question 16

Describe the systems perspective. Include in your answer the 10 concepts listed in Chapter 1.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the systems perspective. Include in your...

Question 17

Equifinality refers to the unpredictability and potential for adaptation groups possess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Gross (1995) identifies four phenomena characteristics of open systems. List them. Why are "open" groups healthier than "closed" groups?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gross (1995) identifies four phenomena characteristics of...

Question 19

All but one of the following are identified by Whetton and Cameron as skills required for career success.

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to be assertive 
B)  managing conflict 
C)  development of self-awareness 
D)  managing personal stress

Question 20

Team dynamics are often unseen "natural forces" that strongly influence how a team reacts, behaves, or performs."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: What Is Small Group Interaction

______________ is a system characteristic that entails deciding whether or not group membership is worth the effort we are exerting.

The idea that groups may use different methods to reach the same goal is referred to as:

four people carpooling to work

According to Wilson, the most important reason for a member to belong to a group from the standpoint of group development is _____________.

______________ is the process that leads to disorganization and/or death of the group.

A group that brings in outside experts to provide input on a particular issue would be considered to be working as an open system.

A system that has inputs from the outside is called a(n) ______________ system.

_____________ refers to the raw material of small group interaction.

In his article at the end of Chapter 1, Wilson discusses five reasons why people are motivated to join groups. List and discuss these.

Which of the following is NOT a phenomenon characteristic of open systems?

six people working on a group project in a college course

Scientific studies show that large groups have easily understood hierarchies and simple rules of conduct but foster less trust and cooperation.

Consequences are the end results of the group's activities and are the reason the group is formed in the first place.

According to Connors and Smith (2011) , which of the following is one of the four practical ways to encourage accountability through empowerment: The ouroboros effect illustrates the:

According to Forsyth (1999), a group is identified in terms of structure, group cohesion, interaction, __, and _.

Describe the systems perspective. Include in your answer the 10 concepts listed in Chapter 1.

Equifinality refers to the unpredictability and potential for adaptation groups possess.

Gross (1995) identifies four phenomena characteristics of open systems. List them. Why are "open" groups healthier than "closed" groups?

All but one of the following are identified by Whetton and Cameron as skills required for career success.

Team dynamics are often unseen "natural forces" that strongly influence how a team reacts, behaves, or performs."

Exam 1: What Is Small Group Interaction

______________ is a system characteristic that entails deciding whether or not group membership is worth the effort we are exerting.

The idea that groups may use different methods to reach the same goal is referred to as:

four people carpooling to work

According to Wilson, the most important reason for a member to belong to a group from the standpoint of group development is _____________.

______________ is the process that leads to disorganization and/or death of the group.

A group that brings in outside experts to provide input on a particular issue would be considered to be working as an open system.

A system that has inputs from the outside is called a(n) ______________ system.

_____________ refers to the raw material of small group interaction.

In his article at the end of Chapter 1, Wilson discusses five reasons why people are motivated to join groups. List and discuss these.

Which of the following is NOT a phenomenon characteristic of open systems?

six people working on a group project in a college course

Scientific studies show that large groups have easily understood hierarchies and simple rules of conduct but foster less trust and cooperation.

Consequences are the end results of the group's activities and are the reason the group is formed in the first place.

According to Connors and Smith (2011) , which of the following is one of the four practical ways to encourage accountability through empowerment: The ouroboros effect illustrates the:

According to Forsyth (1999), a group is identified in terms of structure, group cohesion, interaction, ______________, and _____________.

Describe the systems perspective. Include in your answer the 10 concepts listed in Chapter 1.

Equifinality refers to the unpredictability and potential for adaptation groups possess.

Gross (1995) identifies four phenomena characteristics of open systems. List them. Why are "open" groups healthier than "closed" groups?

All but one of the following are identified by Whetton and Cameron as skills required for career success.

Team dynamics are often unseen "natural forces" that strongly influence how a team reacts, behaves, or performs."

According to Forsyth (1999), a group is identified in terms of structure, group cohesion, interaction, __, and _.