Question 1

A weakness of a decision by authority after group discussion is

Accepted Answer

A)  In reality, the group members have no real input into the decision 
B)  Groups are usually too poorly structured to be of benefit 
C)  Members may tell the leader what they think he/she wishes to hear 
D)  The most persuasive arguments are often the most influential, rather than the
Most logical ones 
A)  In reality, the group members have no real input into the decision 
B)  Groups are usually too poorly structured to be of benefit 
C)  Members may tell the leader what they think he/she wishes to hear 
D)  The most persuasive arguments are often the most influential, rather than the
Most logical ones

Question 2

Explain three barriers to formulating and considering alternative solutions.

Accepted Answer

1. Cognitive biases: Our brains are wire

Question 3

Heterogeneous groups may be better than homogeneous groups when

Accepted Answer

A)  Members complement one another 
B)  Each member must perform his or her role well 
C)  Groups have high turnover 
D)  Communication is less frequent 
A)  Members complement one another 
B)  Each member must perform his or her role well 
C)  Groups have high turnover 
D)  Communication is less frequent

Question 4

Discuss three factors that hinder group decision-making.

Accepted Answer

Group decision-making can be hindered by

Question 5

Second chance meetings allow for groups to

Accepted Answer

A)  Reaffirm the wisdom of their decision choice 
B)  Discount the desirability of the unchosen options 
C)  Express remaining doubts and criticisms 
D)  Plan for evaluation of the implementation 
A)  Reaffirm the wisdom of their decision choice 
B)  Discount the desirability of the unchosen options 
C)  Express remaining doubts and criticisms 
D)  Plan for evaluation of the implementation

Question 6

Groups do not impair performance on individual tasks because

Accepted Answer

A)  Every group member is equally at risk 
B)  They create evaluation apprehension 
C)  They provide psychological support 
D)  They are unconcerned about individual performance 
A)  Every group member is equally at risk 
B)  They create evaluation apprehension 
C)  They provide psychological support 
D)  They are unconcerned about individual performance

Question 7

When members of a group reduce their contributions during group efforts, they are engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  Free riding 
B)  Social loafing 
C)  Supervision 
D)  Groupthink 
A)  Free riding 
B)  Social loafing 
C)  Supervision 
D)  Groupthink

Question 8

A disadvantage of averaging individual opinions for decision-making is

Accepted Answer

A)  It takes a great deal of time and psychological energy to collect the information 
B)  The leader is not taking responsibility for the decision 
C)  Members may change their mind afterward 
D)  Opinions of less knowledgeable members may outweigh more
Knowledgeable members 
A)  It takes a great deal of time and psychological energy to collect the information 
B)  The leader is not taking responsibility for the decision 
C)  Members may change their mind afterward 
D)  Opinions of less knowledgeable members may outweigh more
Knowledgeable members

Question 9

An individual may outperform the group when it is

Accepted Answer

A)  A disjunctive task 
B)  A conjunctive task 
C)  An additive task 
D)  A maximizing task 
A)  A disjunctive task 
B)  A conjunctive task 
C)  An additive task 
D)  A maximizing task

Question 10

Evaluation of the effects of the decision is

Accepted Answer

A)  Outcome evaluation 
B)  Process evaluation 
C)  Supervisory evaluation 
D)  Group processing 
A)  Outcome evaluation 
B)  Process evaluation 
C)  Supervisory evaluation 
D)  Group processing

Question 11

In group decision-making, it is best to let the expert member make the decision and move on to the next agenda item.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Unique information is likely to be brought up in a group

Accepted Answer

A)  Right away 
B)  Later over time 
C)  Interspersed throughout the process 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Right away 
B)  Later over time 
C)  Interspersed throughout the process 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Explain how heterogeneous groups may be more productive than homogeneous groups.

Accepted Answer

Heterogeneous groups may be more product

Question 14

Total group member involvement in decision-making will likely result in

Accepted Answer

A)  A better decision 
B)  Increased allegiance to the group 
C)  Stronger commitment to future group activities 
D)  a and b 
E)  All of the above 
A)  A better decision 
B)  Increased allegiance to the group 
C)  Stronger commitment to future group activities 
D)  a and b 
E)  All of the above

Question 15

What are ways to reduce or eliminate social loafing?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to reduce or elim

Question 16

Evaluation of whether the decision was successfully implemented is

Accepted Answer

A)  Outcome evaluation 
B)  Process evaluation 
C)  Supervisory evaluation 
D)  Group processing 
A)  Outcome evaluation 
B)  Process evaluation 
C)  Supervisory evaluation 
D)  Group processing

Question 17

People generally feel like a sucker when they are contributing more than another member, even when that other member is trying hard to contribute but is unable to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Decision by minority is most useful when

Accepted Answer

A)  Many decisions need to be made and time is short 
B)  An expert is unavailable to make the decision 
C)  Those in authority do not care about the outcome 
D)  Group members do not care who makes the decision 
A)  Many decisions need to be made and time is short 
B)  An expert is unavailable to make the decision 
C)  Those in authority do not care about the outcome 
D)  Group members do not care who makes the decision

Question 19

Once a decision has been made, the work of the group is done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Systematically analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative before making a final decision may be the most important factors in effective decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A weakness of a decision by authority after group discussion is

Explain three barriers to formulating and considering alternative solutions.

Heterogeneous groups may be better than homogeneous groups when

Discuss three factors that hinder group decision-making.

Second chance meetings allow for groups to

Groups do not impair performance on individual tasks because

When members of a group reduce their contributions during group efforts, they are engaging in

A disadvantage of averaging individual opinions for decision-making is

An individual may outperform the group when it is

Evaluation of the effects of the decision is

In group decision-making, it is best to let the expert member make the decision and move on to the next agenda item.

Unique information is likely to be brought up in a group

Explain how heterogeneous groups may be more productive than homogeneous groups.

Total group member involvement in decision-making will likely result in

What are ways to reduce or eliminate social loafing?

Evaluation of whether the decision was successfully implemented is

People generally feel like a sucker when they are contributing more than another member, even when that other member is trying hard to contribute but is unable to do so.

Decision by minority is most useful when

Once a decision has been made, the work of the group is done.

Systematically analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative before making a final decision may be the most important factors in effective decision making.

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

A weakness of a decision by authority after group discussion is

Explain three barriers to formulating and considering alternative solutions.

Heterogeneous groups may be better than homogeneous groups when

Discuss three factors that hinder group decision-making.

Second chance meetings allow for groups to

Groups do not impair performance on individual tasks because

When members of a group reduce their contributions during group efforts, they are engaging in

A disadvantage of averaging individual opinions for decision-making is

An individual may outperform the group when it is

Evaluation of the effects of the decision is

In group decision-making, it is best to let the expert member make the decision and move on to the next agenda item.

Unique information is likely to be brought up in a group

Explain how heterogeneous groups may be more productive than homogeneous groups.

Total group member involvement in decision-making will likely result in

What are ways to reduce or eliminate social loafing?

Evaluation of whether the decision was successfully implemented is

People generally feel like a sucker when they are contributing more than another member, even when that other member is trying hard to contribute but is unable to do so.

Decision by minority is most useful when

Once a decision has been made, the work of the group is done.

Systematically analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative before making a final decision may be the most important factors in effective decision making.

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