Question 1

The critical care unit of a hospital utilizes team huddles at change of shift. This is an opportunity for the clinical supervisors to connect with team members and review the upcoming shift or any quick topics that need to be communicated. This is an example of a(n) _____ meeting.

Accepted Answer

A)  information-sharing 
B)  opinion-seeking 
C)  problem-solving 
D)  strategy

Question 2

The nurse manager within a small department has requested that the staff decide department coverage over the holidays. The department is not associated with patient care and serves as a supportive role to the organization. The staff is to present the manager with the coverage plan during the month of December. This is an example of which type of decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autocratic decision procedure 
B)  Consultative decision procedure 
C)  Joint decision making 
D)  Delegated decision procedure

Question 3

In planning for an effective committee meeting, what are some of the roles of the leader (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing the group to set the agenda during the meeting 
B)  Inviting more than 20 people to ensure adequate attendance 
C)  Identifying the purpose of the meeting 
D)  Ensuring that the meeting starts and ends on time 
E)  Keeping the meeting directed toward accomplishing objectives

Question 4

Group interactions are composed of which of the following elements (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The unique way the group interrelates and begins to work together 
B)  The values and norms of each individual 
C)  The process of problem solving 
D)  The communication that occurs among group members 
E)  The roles played by each member

Question 5

Group problem solving is known to be more effective over individual problem solving because of a larger knowledge and information base, increased acceptance of solutions, more approaches to a problem, lower economic costs, and the ability for:

Accepted Answer

A)  group development. 
B)  individual expression. 
C)  hierarchical bonding. 
D)  organizational team building.

Question 6

A small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals, and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable and whose membership should be consistent is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  committee. 
B)  group. 
C)  team. 
D)  unit.

Exam 8: Team Building and Working With Effective Groups

The critical care unit of a hospital utilizes team huddles at change of shift. This is an opportunity for the clinical supervisors to connect with team members and review the upcoming shift or any quick topics that need to be communicated. This is an example of a(n) _____ meeting.

In planning for an effective committee meeting, what are some of the roles of the leader (select all that apply) ?

Group interactions are composed of which of the following elements (select all that apply) ?

Group problem solving is known to be more effective over individual problem solving because of a larger knowledge and information base, increased acceptance of solutions, more approaches to a problem, lower economic costs, and the ability for:

A small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals, and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable and whose membership should be consistent is known as a: