Question 1

A leader who ensures that the team can survive even if a new leader takes over is identified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  A socioemotional leader 
B)  A team leader/steward 
C)  A task leader 
D)  A motivational leader

Question 2

Singers, celebrities, popular politicians, and star actors tend to have _________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coercive 
B)  Referent 
C)  Legitimate 
D)  Expert

Question 3

Provide a definition of a group consistent with the definition given in Chapter 7.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Provide a definition of a group consistent...

Question 4

Informal power is based on liking, relationships, and communication competence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify Fisher's Model of Group Progression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify Fisher's Model of Group Progression....

Question 6

A creative group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  Focuses on advising, comforting, raising consciousness on issues 
B)  Evaluates or creates new concepts or products 
C)  Produces a best solution for a problem 
D)  Builds or sustains relationships

Question 7

Communication in a group must always be formal in nature and must always involve all group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A leader who pays attention to members' feelings, comfort, and satisfaction with outcomes is identified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  A socioemotional leader 
B)  A team leader 
C)  A task leader 
D)  A motivational leader

Question 9

Certain types of groups are less structured and formal than others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Power in groups is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Always held by the designated leader 
B)  Sometimes based on communication competence 
C)  Based only on roles 
D)  Decided by majority rule.

Question 11

Gouran and Hirokawa's functional theory of group decision-making suggests group should begin by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing an action plan to implement the solution they choose 
B)  Evaluating solutions 
C)  Generating solutions 
D)  Defining the problem

Question 12

A formal group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  Focuses on advising, comforting, raising consciousness on issues 
B)  Evaluates or creates new concepts or products 
C)  Produces a best solution for a problem 
D)  Helps to run an organization

Question 13

Identify the five phases of group development named by psychologist Bruce Tuckman and note which comes first in group formation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the five phases of group development...

Question 14

Going along with the group even if you disagree is termed as:

Accepted Answer

A)  cohesiveness 
B)  conformity 
C)  a group history 
D)  a group future

Question 15

A networking group is distinguished from other types of groups in Chapter 7 because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Membership is restricted 
B)  Membership is invited 
C)  Membership is specific 
D)  Membership is not defined

Question 16

Small groups have little impact on our everyday lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Any collection or assembly of people can be defined as a group, according to your text's authors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Networking groups always utilize face-to-face communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A group's culture is reflected in its members':

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrapsychic communication 
B)  Language and special terms 
C)  Individual values 
D)  Task

Exam 7: Groups and Leaders

A leader who ensures that the team can survive even if a new leader takes over is identified as:

Singers, celebrities, popular politicians, and star actors tend to have _________ power.

Provide a definition of a group consistent with the definition given in Chapter 7.

Informal power is based on liking, relationships, and communication competence.

Identify Fisher's Model of Group Progression.

A creative group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

Communication in a group must always be formal in nature and must always involve all group members.

A leader who pays attention to members' feelings, comfort, and satisfaction with outcomes is identified as:

Certain types of groups are less structured and formal than others.

Power in groups is:

Gouran and Hirokawa's functional theory of group decision-making suggests group should begin by:

A formal group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

Identify the five phases of group development named by psychologist Bruce Tuckman and note which comes first in group formation.

Going along with the group even if you disagree is termed as:

A networking group is distinguished from other types of groups in Chapter 7 because:

Small groups have little impact on our everyday lives.

Any collection or assembly of people can be defined as a group, according to your text's authors.

Networking groups always utilize face-to-face communication.

A group's culture is reflected in its members':