Question 1

What are the five steps of the problem-solving procedure?

Accepted Answer

The problem-solving procedure often invo

Question 2

Which is NOT a guideline for decision by consensus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seek out and listen to differences of opinion 
B)  Change your mind when logically persuaded to do so 
C)  Use conflict-reducing procedures such as bargaining 
D)  Present the best case for what you believe 
A)  Seek out and listen to differences of opinion 
B)  Change your mind when logically persuaded to do so 
C)  Use conflict-reducing procedures such as bargaining 
D)  Present the best case for what you believe

Question 3

Decisions should be made by one or two group members when

Accepted Answer

A)  Decisions are easy and everyone understands what to do 
B)  Members do not need to be committed to implementing the decision 
C)  Decisions have to be made quickly 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c
F) All of the above
G) None of the above 
A)  Decisions are easy and everyone understands what to do 
B)  Members do not need to be committed to implementing the decision 
C)  Decisions have to be made quickly 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c
F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 4

What is the effect of reducing restraining forces?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resistance in increased 
B)  Resistance is decreased 
C)  It has no effect 
D)  The administrative equilibrium is upset 
A)  Resistance in increased 
B)  Resistance is decreased 
C)  It has no effect 
D)  The administrative equilibrium is upset

Question 5

In the Delphi Technique

Accepted Answer

A)  Groups consult an expert in order to make a decision 
B)  Members are taught group skills so interaction improves 
C)  Individual opinions are circulated until a group average is determined 
D)  The authority makes the decision 
A)  Groups consult an expert in order to make a decision 
B)  Members are taught group skills so interaction improves 
C)  Individual opinions are circulated until a group average is determined 
D)  The authority makes the decision

Question 6

Social loafing may be present when

Accepted Answer

A)  Members lack identifiable contributions 
B)  Group lacks cohesiveness 
C)  Group size is large 
D)  a and b 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Members lack identifiable contributions 
B)  Group lacks cohesiveness 
C)  Group size is large 
D)  a and b 
E)  All of the above

Question 7

Group size is important because

Accepted Answer

A)  As groups get larger fewer members are involved in solving the problem 
B)  As groups get smaller, the quality of problem solving or decision-making is
Reduced 
C)  When a group member is missing, group performance suffers 
D)  Small groups make groupthink more likely to occur 
A)  As groups get larger fewer members are involved in solving the problem 
B)  As groups get smaller, the quality of problem solving or decision-making is
Reduced 
C)  When a group member is missing, group performance suffers 
D)  Small groups make groupthink more likely to occur

Question 8

Social loafing can be reduced or avoided when

Accepted Answer

A)  The success of the group depends on the total effort 
B)  The task is simple rather than complex 
C)  Each member's contributions are identifiable 
D)  The group uses dominant response techniques 
A)  The success of the group depends on the total effort 
B)  The task is simple rather than complex 
C)  Each member's contributions are identifiable 
D)  The group uses dominant response techniques

Question 9

It is most important to effective decision-making that the group

Accepted Answer

A)  Getting input from outside experts on feasible alternatives 
B)  Systematically analyze each alternative before making a final decision 
C)  Plan how to implement the decision quickly 
D)  Inform management of the reasons for their decision 
A)  Getting input from outside experts on feasible alternatives 
B)  Systematically analyze each alternative before making a final decision 
C)  Plan how to implement the decision quickly 
D)  Inform management of the reasons for their decision

Question 10

Groups make better decisions than individuals because

Accepted Answer

A)  They facilitate higher motivation to achieve 
B)  They lower the level of responsibility for implementing the decision 
C)  Individuals who are afraid to fail on their own feel more secure in the group 
D)  They polarize individual thinking 
A)  They facilitate higher motivation to achieve 
B)  They lower the level of responsibility for implementing the decision 
C)  Individuals who are afraid to fail on their own feel more secure in the group 
D)  They polarize individual thinking

Question 11

Which is NOT a benefit of decision by consensus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allows the better debaters to convince the others 
B)  High quality decisions 
C)  Uses the resources of all group members 
D)  High group commitment to implementing the decision 
A)  Allows the better debaters to convince the others 
B)  High quality decisions 
C)  Uses the resources of all group members 
D)  High group commitment to implementing the decision

Question 12

When gathering information about a problem, groups should

Accepted Answer

A)  Let the experts gather the information 
B)  Make a list of restraining and helping forces 
C)  Rely on the wishes of the high-power members 
D)  Eliminate possible courses of action 
A)  Let the experts gather the information 
B)  Make a list of restraining and helping forces 
C)  Rely on the wishes of the high-power members 
D)  Eliminate possible courses of action

Question 13

Heterogeneous membership is especially helpful on tasks requiring new solutions, flexibility, and quick adjustments to changing conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Decision-making committees (minorities) can be efficient when a group has many decisions to make and not enough time to make all of them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As groups get larger, more people try harder to solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the advantages and disadvantages of decision by consensus?

Accepted Answer

Decision by consensus has several advant

Question 17

In using computer-mediated decision making, it is best to supplement them with

Accepted Answer

A)  Video conferences 
B)  Careful management oversight 
C)  Informal chat rooms 
D)  Face to face meetings 
A)  Video conferences 
B)  Careful management oversight 
C)  Informal chat rooms 
D)  Face to face meetings

Question 18

All group members should be involved in a group's decision-making because

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases members' commitment to implement the decision 
B)  It fully uses the resources of each member 
C)  It allows members with extreme opinions to validate them 
D)  a & b 
E)  All of the above 
A)  It increases members' commitment to implement the decision 
B)  It fully uses the resources of each member 
C)  It allows members with extreme opinions to validate them 
D)  a & b 
E)  All of the above

Question 19

Group polarization is when

Accepted Answer

A)  Group members share their unique information 
B)  Group members gain insight into the group process 
C)  Group members gain insight unknown to any individual member 
D)  Groups make decisions more extreme that the initial inclination of its
Members 
A)  Group members share their unique information 
B)  Group members gain insight into the group process 
C)  Group members gain insight unknown to any individual member 
D)  Groups make decisions more extreme that the initial inclination of its
Members

Question 20

What is NOT a reason group decision-making fails?

Accepted Answer

A)  The group does not have accurate or relevant information 
B)  The group is biased against the ideas of the expert member 
C)  The group has no appointed leader to direct the group's work 
D)  The group has difficulty accommodating different cultures 
A)  The group does not have accurate or relevant information 
B)  The group is biased against the ideas of the expert member 
C)  The group has no appointed leader to direct the group's work 
D)  The group has difficulty accommodating different cultures

What are the five steps of the problem-solving procedure?

Which is NOT a guideline for decision by consensus?

Decisions should be made by one or two group members when

What is the effect of reducing restraining forces?

In the Delphi Technique

Social loafing may be present when

Group size is important because

Social loafing can be reduced or avoided when

It is most important to effective decision-making that the group

Groups make better decisions than individuals because

Which is NOT a benefit of decision by consensus?

When gathering information about a problem, groups should

Heterogeneous membership is especially helpful on tasks requiring new solutions, flexibility, and quick adjustments to changing conditions.

Decision-making committees (minorities) can be efficient when a group has many decisions to make and not enough time to make all of them.

As groups get larger, more people try harder to solve the problem.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of decision by consensus?

In using computer-mediated decision making, it is best to supplement them with

All group members should be involved in a group's decision-making because

Group polarization is when

What is NOT a reason group decision-making fails?

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

Using Power

Controversy and Creativity

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

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Exam 7: Decision Making

What are the five steps of the problem-solving procedure?

Which is NOT a guideline for decision by consensus?

Decisions should be made by one or two group members when

What is the effect of reducing restraining forces?

In the Delphi Technique

Social loafing may be present when

Group size is important because

Social loafing can be reduced or avoided when

It is most important to effective decision-making that the group

Groups make better decisions than individuals because

Which is NOT a benefit of decision by consensus?

When gathering information about a problem, groups should

Heterogeneous membership is especially helpful on tasks requiring new solutions, flexibility, and quick adjustments to changing conditions.

Decision-making committees (minorities) can be efficient when a group has many decisions to make and not enough time to make all of them.

As groups get larger, more people try harder to solve the problem.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of decision by consensus?

In using computer-mediated decision making, it is best to supplement them with

All group members should be involved in a group's decision-making because

Group polarization is when

What is NOT a reason group decision-making fails?

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

Using Power

Controversy and Creativity

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

Filters