Question 1

In distinguishing between "group" and "team," Tubbs notes that a team is a type of group; therefore the term "group" is more general.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Scientific studies show that our brains are hardwired to work best in small groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Cycles include all of the verbal and nonverbal behaviors that occur in the course of a group discussion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

five people eating lunch in the cafeteria

Accepted Answer

The answer of five people eating lunch in the cafeteria...

Question 5

The process of creating and modifying ideas in the course of a discussion is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  equifinality 
B)  throughput 
C)  differentiation 
D)  integration

Question 6

Each of us decide if group membership is worth the effort we are exerting. This system aspect is called dynamic equilibrium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

______________ is a leadership style that enables the leader to more effectively utilize the talents, abilities, and knowledge of others and, at the same time, increase his or her available time to work on more strategic activities, rather than on "putting out fires

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is a leadership style that enables...

Question 8

Research discovered that people in small companies like their jobs more than people in big companies, thus suggesting that members of smaller groups are more content than members of larger groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Forsyth (1999), a group is identified in terms of structure, social identity, goals, interaction, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  mediation 
B)  orientation 
C)  leadership 
D)  group cohesion

Question 10

According to Business Week, online companies like Johnson and Johnson are using online games to imprve internal communications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

five members of the Judicial Board meeting to discuss a case of vandalism

Accepted Answer

The answer of five members of the Judicial Board meeting...

Question 12

Empowerment has both advantages and disadvantages. Define the term and briefly address both advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Empowerment has both advantages and disadvantages. Define...

Question 13

A virtual team meets face-to-face but completes most of its work through electronic means.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: What Is Small Group Interaction

In distinguishing between "group" and "team," Tubbs notes that a team is a type of group; therefore the term "group" is more general.

Scientific studies show that our brains are hardwired to work best in small groups.

Cycles include all of the verbal and nonverbal behaviors that occur in the course of a group discussion.

five people eating lunch in the cafeteria

The process of creating and modifying ideas in the course of a discussion is called:

Each of us decide if group membership is worth the effort we are exerting. This system aspect is called dynamic equilibrium.

______________ is a leadership style that enables the leader to more effectively utilize the talents, abilities, and knowledge of others and, at the same time, increase his or her available time to work on more strategic activities, rather than on "putting out fires

Research discovered that people in small companies like their jobs more than people in big companies, thus suggesting that members of smaller groups are more content than members of larger groups.

According to Forsyth (1999) , a group is identified in terms of structure, social identity, goals, interaction, and:

According to Business Week, online companies like Johnson and Johnson are using online games to imprve internal communications.

five members of the Judicial Board meeting to discuss a case of vandalism

Empowerment has both advantages and disadvantages. Define the term and briefly address both advantages and disadvantages.

A virtual team meets face-to-face but completes most of its work through electronic means.