Question 1

Newspaper accounts of current events, Time magazine's analysis of President Obama's handling of Hurricane Sandy, or a transcript of a speech are considered ________ sources.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Newspaper accounts of current events, Time magazine's...

Question 2

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Autocratic leader

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimum requirements a solution must have to be acceptable 
B)  Domineering presence 
C)  An outline of points to be discussed 
D)  "Born leaders" 
E)  The group members argue whether a statement is true or false
F) Involves group members in decision-making
G) The group must determine the morality of an issue
H) The group must decide if any specific action is in order
I) Gives minimal direction
J) Documents such as letters, manuscripts, and taped interviews
K) Interpretations or analyses of sources found in newspapers, magazines, and journals

Question 3

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Primary source

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimum requirements a solution must have to be acceptable 
B)  Domineering presence 
C)  An outline of points to be discussed 
D)  "Born leaders" 
E)  The group members argue whether a statement is true or false
F) Involves group members in decision-making
G) The group must determine the morality of an issue
H) The group must decide if any specific action is in order
I) Gives minimal direction
J) Documents such as letters, manuscripts, and taped interviews
K) Interpretations or analyses of sources found in newspapers, magazines, and journals

Question 4

What is the first step a small group must take in order to adequately prepare to solve the assigned problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gather material 
B)  Generate solutions 
C)  Assess the question 
D)  Develop an agenda

Question 5

Things such as relieving tension, gatekeeping, and offering encouragement to other group members are known as what kind of behaviors under the functional perspective of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task-related leadership behaviors 
B)  Trait-related leadership behaviors 
C)  Situational-based leadership behaviors 
D)  Process-related leadership behaviors

Question 6

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Question of policy

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimum requirements a solution must have to be acceptable 
B)  Domineering presence 
C)  An outline of points to be discussed 
D)  "Born leaders" 
E)  The group members argue whether a statement is true or false
F) Involves group members in decision-making
G) The group must determine the morality of an issue
H) The group must decide if any specific action is in order
I) Gives minimal direction
J) Documents such as letters, manuscripts, and taped interviews
K) Interpretations or analyses of sources found in newspapers, magazines, and journals

Question 7

Compare and contrast the democratic, autocratic, and laissez-faire styles of leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast the democratic, autocratic, and...

Question 8

What is the name of the leadership perspective that does not promote the role of a single leader and houses the task-related and process-related leadership behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional perspective 
B)  Relational perspective 
C)  Trait perspective 
D)  Situational perspective

Question 9

When dealing with a question of value, the small group argues

Accepted Answer

A)  whether or not a statement is true or false. 
B)  the morality of the issue. 
C)  whether any specific action is in order. 
D)  whether it is clearly stated.

Question 10

A gatekeeper's main responsibility is to regulate the flow of communication within the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A ________ perspective of leadership focuses on the kinds of leadership behaviors that any member of the group can exhibit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ perspective of leadership focuses on...

Question 12

A laissez-faire leader is never a good option for leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define leadership, and differentiate between the different perspectives: trait, situational, and functional.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define leadership, and differentiate between the different...

Question 14

An agenda is an outline of the points to be discussed during a small group discussion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Question of fact

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimum requirements a solution must have to be acceptable 
B)  Domineering presence 
C)  An outline of points to be discussed 
D)  "Born leaders" 
E)  The group members argue whether a statement is true or false
F) Involves group members in decision-making
G) The group must determine the morality of an issue
H) The group must decide if any specific action is in order
I) Gives minimal direction
J) Documents such as letters, manuscripts, and taped interviews
K) Interpretations or analyses of sources found in newspapers, magazines, and journals

Question 16

_____ is the ability to exert influence on a group by providing a sense of direction or vision.

Accepted Answer

A)  Power 
B)  Control 
C)  Governance 
D)  Leadership

Question 17

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Criteria

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimum requirements a solution must have to be acceptable 
B)  Domineering presence 
C)  An outline of points to be discussed 
D)  "Born leaders" 
E)  The group members argue whether a statement is true or false
F) Involves group members in decision-making
G) The group must determine the morality of an issue
H) The group must decide if any specific action is in order
I) Gives minimal direction
J) Documents such as letters, manuscripts, and taped interviews
K) Interpretations or analyses of sources found in newspapers, magazines, and journals

Question 18

Criteria are

Accepted Answer

A)  minimal requirements a solution must have to be acceptable. 
B)  the outlines of the points to be discussed in a group setting. 
C)  the ideas offered by the group to encourage the free flow of ideas. 
D)  the research material the group needs to decide the best solution.

Question 19

A leader who keeps the group focused on the problem or question is said to be exercising _____ leadership behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  task-related 
B)  role-related 
C)  process-related 
D)  trait-related

Question 20

The Hanashi Oral History Program's mission is to preserve the stories of Japanese American veterans who served in the U.S. military during World War II. This group's goal is to interview and record the life stories of the veterans from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the 100th Infantry Battalion, and Military Intelligence Service. These interviews are considered ________ sources.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  elder 
C)  secondary 
D)  virtual

Exam 10: Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Newspaper accounts of current events, Time magazine's analysis of President Obama's handling of Hurricane Sandy, or a transcript of a speech are considered ________ sources.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Autocratic leader

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Primary source

What is the first step a small group must take in order to adequately prepare to solve the assigned problem?

Things such as relieving tension, gatekeeping, and offering encouragement to other group members are known as what kind of behaviors under the functional perspective of leadership?

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Question of policy

Compare and contrast the democratic, autocratic, and laissez-faire styles of leadership.

What is the name of the leadership perspective that does not promote the role of a single leader and houses the task-related and process-related leadership behaviors?

When dealing with a question of value, the small group argues

A gatekeeper's main responsibility is to regulate the flow of communication within the group.

A ________ perspective of leadership focuses on the kinds of leadership behaviors that any member of the group can exhibit.

A laissez-faire leader is never a good option for leadership style.

Define leadership, and differentiate between the different perspectives: trait, situational, and functional.

An agenda is an outline of the points to be discussed during a small group discussion.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Question of fact

_____ is the ability to exert influence on a group by providing a sense of direction or vision.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Criteria

Criteria are

A leader who keeps the group focused on the problem or question is said to be exercising _____ leadership behaviors.