Question 1

Briefly explain two assumptions about groups that would be different between individualistic cultures and collectivistic cultures.

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Question 2

Examples of _____ roles are giving and seeking information in order to help a group move toward its goal.

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Question 3

A harmonizer, compromiser, and gatekeeper are all examples of _____ roles.

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Question 4

Rules indicate what behavior is expected or preferred.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the primary difference between a team and a group?

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Question 6

The degree of attraction that members of a group feel toward one another and the group is _____.

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Question 7

Explain the difference between monochronic and polychronic time perspectives.

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Question 8

Although Ali was quiet and spoke up rarely in his class project group, the group knew he was a pre-med major and respected his academic success. When the group decided to use the topic of genetic research for their project, they listened carefully to Ali's ideas on appropriate sources. Given these circumstances, what type of power does Ali have in his group?

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

Question 9

Which of the following is an individual role found in some groups?

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A)  Gatekeeper 
B)  Harmonizer 
C)  Recorder 
D)  Aggressor

Question 10

Noticing when someone breaks a norm can help you spot a norm.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ is a type of group that exists to resolve an issue or overcome an unsatisfactory situation.

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Question 12

Which of the following accurately describes an all-channel network?

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A)  Groups use chat rooms for their meetings. 
B)  All members make comments to the high status members, but rarely to low status members. 
C)  The norms of the group include raising one's hand when one wants to make a comment or ask a question. 
D)  Everyone talks to everyone else and no cliques or subgroups emerge.

Question 13

When people receive messages from one person at a time, they are utilizing the _____ communication interaction pattern.

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Question 14

Explain the differences between task conflict, process conflict, and relational conflict.

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Question 15

A focus group is a group that meets to resolve an issue or overcome an unsatisfactory situation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Your book discusses five bases of power. Name and explain each of the five, and give examples of how a supervisor in a professional setting might make use of each type of power.

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Question 17

An attorney is an example of an individual who possesses expert power.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Vlad is the leader of a group; he receives most of the messages from the group members, and he provides most of the information the group members receive. This is an example of a(n) _____ network.

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A)  all-channel 
B)  chain 
C)  wheel 
D)  clear-channel

Question 19

The four phases of Aubrey Fisher's model of group communication are orientation, conflict, emergence, and _____.

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A)  reinforcement 
B)  attitude 
C)  hierarchy 
D)  assumption

Question 20

Leroy was recently elected to the position of chair of his department at the university. With regard to department business, Leroy now has which type of power?

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

Exam 9: Understanding Group and Team Performance

Briefly explain two assumptions about groups that would be different between individualistic cultures and collectivistic cultures.

Examples of _____ roles are giving and seeking information in order to help a group move toward its goal.

A harmonizer, compromiser, and gatekeeper are all examples of _____ roles.

Rules indicate what behavior is expected or preferred.

What is the primary difference between a team and a group?

The degree of attraction that members of a group feel toward one another and the group is _____.

Explain the difference between monochronic and polychronic time perspectives.

Which of the following is an individual role found in some groups?

Noticing when someone breaks a norm can help you spot a norm.

_____ is a type of group that exists to resolve an issue or overcome an unsatisfactory situation.

Which of the following accurately describes an all-channel network?

When people receive messages from one person at a time, they are utilizing the _____ communication interaction pattern.

Explain the differences between task conflict, process conflict, and relational conflict.

A focus group is a group that meets to resolve an issue or overcome an unsatisfactory situation.

Your book discusses five bases of power. Name and explain each of the five, and give examples of how a supervisor in a professional setting might make use of each type of power.

An attorney is an example of an individual who possesses expert power.

Vlad is the leader of a group; he receives most of the messages from the group members, and he provides most of the information the group members receive. This is an example of a(n) _____ network.

The four phases of Aubrey Fisher's model of group communication are orientation, conflict, emergence, and _____.

Leroy was recently elected to the position of chair of his department at the university. With regard to department business, Leroy now has which type of power?