Exam 19: Speaking in Small Groups  

According to your textbook, an) __________ is a public presentation in which several people present prepared speeches on different aspects othe same topic.

As explained in your textbook, which othe following is a characteristic oa small group?

The newest or least experienced member oa small group is usually referred to as the implied leader.

The person who assumes a leadership role in a small group because oher or his ability, personality, or talkativeness is termed an)

Which othe following is mentioned in your textbook as a responsibility oevery member in a small group?

To function effectively, a small group needs capable leadership.

According to your textbook, task needs involve the communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group.

Gwen was asked to take notes during meetings oher church's fund-raising committee. According to your textbook, what kind oleadership need did Gwen's action fulfill?

One othe defining traits oa small group is that its members assemble for a specific purpose.

Helping group members get along with each other is an example oa maintenance need in a small group.

Each member oa small group should be prepared to assume a leadership role when necessary.

The _______________ leadership needs oa problem-solving small group include such matters as how well members get along with each other and whether members feel good about their roles in the group.

According to your textbook, a small group is a collection othree to twelve people who find themselves discussing a particular topic.

Randall is talkative and offers his opinions freely during small group meetings. Because he participates more than the other members, he has assumed a leadership role within the group. What kind oleader is Randall?

Asking all the members oa problem-solving group to brainstorm lists osolutions and combining them into a master list that is discussed by the entire group is a good way to

A symposium is essentially a conversation in front oan audience.

As explained in your textbook, one othe defining traits oa small group is that

Which othe following is a procedural need oa problem-solving small group?

The best way to reach a consensus decision in a problem-solving group is to take a vote on the issue in dispute.

As explained in your textbook, which othe following is a defining trait oa small group?