Question 1

During the orientation phase of group decision making,the group should

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A) recruit additional members. 
B) discuss issues and gather information needed to make the decision. 
C) clarify goals and ways to reach those goals. 
D) assign roles. 
E) review and,if necessary,practice communication skills. 
A) recruit additional members. 
B) discuss issues and gather information needed to make the decision. 
C) clarify goals and ways to reach those goals. 
D) assign roles. 
E) review and,if necessary,practice communication skills.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the basic five basic social decision schemes.

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The five basic social decision schemes a

Question 3

Joe,Meagan,Allison,and Timothy are classmates who must complete a major course assignment,as a group,by April 15th.During the first meeting,held on February 15th,they make plans for completing the project.Studies of the planning fallacy suggest they will

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A) waste too much time planning out who will do what and when. 
B) underestimate the amount of time the group will need to complete its work. 
C) overestimate the amount of time the group will need to complete its work. 
D) spend much of their time thinking about problems that might slow their progress. 
E) make more accurate time estimates as a group than each one would if making plans individually. 
A) waste too much time planning out who will do what and when. 
B) underestimate the amount of time the group will need to complete its work. 
C) overestimate the amount of time the group will need to complete its work. 
D) spend much of their time thinking about problems that might slow their progress. 
E) make more accurate time estimates as a group than each one would if making plans individually.

Question 4

If your group is making a decision that is based on information that is widely distributed among members,what steps should you take to avoid the shared information bias?

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To avoid the shared information bias whe

Question 5

The group is sharing information,planning,evaluating ideas,monitoring its progress on the task,and expressing commitment.It is most likely in the ___ stage.

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A) orientation 
B) discussion 
C) decision 
D) implementation 
E) judging 
A) orientation 
B) discussion 
C) decision 
D) implementation 
E) judging

Question 6

According to studies of meetings,who most dislikes meetings?

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A) new members of the organization 
B) individuals who do not need to coordinate their activities with others 
C) men 
D) individuals who do not feel they could express their opinions in meetings 
E) the organization's leaders 
A) new members of the organization 
B) individuals who do not need to coordinate their activities with others 
C) men 
D) individuals who do not feel they could express their opinions in meetings 
E) the organization's leaders

Question 7

Collective memory is good,but it is NOT better than ___ memory

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A) an average individual's 
B) the best member's 
C) a nominal group's 
D) dyadic 
A) an average individual's 
B) the best member's 
C) a nominal group's 
D) dyadic

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

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A) Kennedy's advisors experienced so much social loafing that they did not exert sufficient effort. 
B) The individuals on the committee lacked the skills they needed to work in groups. 
C) Kennedy did not exert enough authority during the discussions. 
D) The Bay of Pigs planners made a series of errors in judgment. 
E) The Bay of Pigs invasion would have exceeded if not for the bad weather. 
A) Kennedy's advisors experienced so much social loafing that they did not exert sufficient effort. 
B) The individuals on the committee lacked the skills they needed to work in groups. 
C) Kennedy did not exert enough authority during the discussions. 
D) The Bay of Pigs planners made a series of errors in judgment. 
E) The Bay of Pigs invasion would have exceeded if not for the bad weather.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

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A) Voting creates divisions in the group and should be avoided. 
B) Groups prefer to use voting methods when dealing with sensitive,consequential matters. 
C) Members react positively to decisions if they feel fair procedures were used. 
D) Group members rebel when others make their decisions for them,even if they are benefited by the decision. 
A) Voting creates divisions in the group and should be avoided. 
B) Groups prefer to use voting methods when dealing with sensitive,consequential matters. 
C) Members react positively to decisions if they feel fair procedures were used. 
D) Group members rebel when others make their decisions for them,even if they are benefited by the decision.

Question 10

Social comparison,normative influence,and social decision schemes are all causes of group polarization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Summarize Janis's theory of groupthink graphically,and apply the theory to a political decision-making group.

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Janis's theory of groupthink can be summ

Question 12

Members are more likely to follow through on decisions reached through discussion to consensus rather than by averaging individual members' choices.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Vroom's normative model of decision-making assumes that even though groups are called on to solve many types of problems there is only one method of group decision making.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Distributive justice concerns were raised when the group

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A) held a meeting in secret instead in public,as its bylaws require. 
B) elected a new leader without notifying absent members. 
C) awarded bonuses to some members but not to others. 
D) did not bother to follow the corporate guidelines for tracking expenditures. 
E) let the leader make all the key decisions. 
A) held a meeting in secret instead in public,as its bylaws require. 
B) elected a new leader without notifying absent members. 
C) awarded bonuses to some members but not to others. 
D) did not bother to follow the corporate guidelines for tracking expenditures. 
E) let the leader make all the key decisions.

Question 15

Why are meetings not as effective as they should be?

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Meetings are often not as effective as t

Question 16

What are some advantages and disadvantages of making decisions by voting versus discussion to consensus?

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There are several advantages and disadva

Question 17

Of all the suggestions below,which one is the BEST method for reducing the chances that a group will experience groupthink?

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A) Use effective decision-making strategies. 
B) Reduce social pressures by holding the meetings in a private location. 
C) Take more time during the decision-making stage. 
D) Make certain to avoid the shared information bias. 
E) Encourage a cautious rather than risky shift. 
A) Use effective decision-making strategies. 
B) Reduce social pressures by holding the meetings in a private location. 
C) Take more time during the decision-making stage. 
D) Make certain to avoid the shared information bias. 
E) Encourage a cautious rather than risky shift.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is false?

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A) Listeners tend to level,sharpen,and assimilate messages. 
B) Two frequently mentioned problems reported by people making decisions in groups are poor meeting planning and poor communication skills. 
C) People who most dislike meetings are those who must work closely with other people to accomplish their work-related tasks. 
D) Both groups and individuals display a host of cognitive biases,such as the confirmation bias. 
A) Listeners tend to level,sharpen,and assimilate messages. 
B) Two frequently mentioned problems reported by people making decisions in groups are poor meeting planning and poor communication skills. 
C) People who most dislike meetings are those who must work closely with other people to accomplish their work-related tasks. 
D) Both groups and individuals display a host of cognitive biases,such as the confirmation bias.

Question 19

Janis argues that groupthink occurs when

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A) the leader fails to give sufficient guidance. 
B) groups are highly cohesive. 
C) the group is working on uninvolving tasks. 
D) there is little or no pressure to produce a good solution. 
A) the leader fails to give sufficient guidance. 
B) groups are highly cohesive. 
C) the group is working on uninvolving tasks. 
D) there is little or no pressure to produce a good solution.

Question 20

The Bay of Pigs invasion failed because,rather than relying on a group,President Kennedy made the decision without consultation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

During the orientation phase of group decision making,the group should

Compare and contrast the basic five basic social decision schemes.

Joe,Meagan,Allison,and Timothy are classmates who must complete a major course assignment,as a group,by April 15th.During the first meeting,held on February 15th,they make plans for completing the project.Studies of the planning fallacy suggest they will

If your group is making a decision that is based on information that is widely distributed among members,what steps should you take to avoid the shared information bias?

The group is sharing information,planning,evaluating ideas,monitoring its progress on the task,and expressing commitment.It is most likely in the ___ stage.

According to studies of meetings,who most dislikes meetings?

Collective memory is good,but it is NOT better than ___ memory

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Social comparison,normative influence,and social decision schemes are all causes of group polarization.

Summarize Janis's theory of groupthink graphically,and apply the theory to a political decision-making group.

Members are more likely to follow through on decisions reached through discussion to consensus rather than by averaging individual members' choices.

Vroom's normative model of decision-making assumes that even though groups are called on to solve many types of problems there is only one method of group decision making.

Distributive justice concerns were raised when the group

Why are meetings not as effective as they should be?

What are some advantages and disadvantages of making decisions by voting versus discussion to consensus?

Of all the suggestions below,which one is the BEST method for reducing the chances that a group will experience groupthink?

Which of the following statements is false?

Janis argues that groupthink occurs when

The Bay of Pigs invasion failed because,rather than relying on a group,President Kennedy made the decision without consultation.

An Introduction to Group Dynamics

Studying Groups

Inclusion and Identity

Formation

Cohesion and Development

Structure

Influence

Power

Leadership

Performance

Teams

Conflict

Intergroup Relations

Groups in Context

Growth and Change

Crowds and Collectives

Filters

Exam 12: Decision Making

During the orientation phase of group decision making,the group should

Compare and contrast the basic five basic social decision schemes.

Joe,Meagan,Allison,and Timothy are classmates who must complete a major course assignment,as a group,by April 15th.During the first meeting,held on February 15th,they make plans for completing the project.Studies of the planning fallacy suggest they will

If your group is making a decision that is based on information that is widely distributed among members,what steps should you take to avoid the shared information bias?

The group is sharing information,planning,evaluating ideas,monitoring its progress on the task,and expressing commitment.It is most likely in the ___ stage.

According to studies of meetings,who most dislikes meetings?

Collective memory is good,but it is NOT better than ___ memory

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Social comparison,normative influence,and social decision schemes are all causes of group polarization.

Summarize Janis's theory of groupthink graphically,and apply the theory to a political decision-making group.

Members are more likely to follow through on decisions reached through discussion to consensus rather than by averaging individual members' choices.

Vroom's normative model of decision-making assumes that even though groups are called on to solve many types of problems there is only one method of group decision making.

Distributive justice concerns were raised when the group

Why are meetings not as effective as they should be?

What are some advantages and disadvantages of making decisions by voting versus discussion to consensus?

Of all the suggestions below,which one is the BEST method for reducing the chances that a group will experience groupthink?

Which of the following statements is false?

Janis argues that groupthink occurs when

The Bay of Pigs invasion failed because,rather than relying on a group,President Kennedy made the decision without consultation.

An Introduction to Group Dynamics

Studying Groups

Inclusion and Identity

Formation

Cohesion and Development

Structure

Influence

Power

Leadership

Performance

Teams

Conflict

Intergroup Relations

Groups in Context

Growth and Change

Crowds and Collectives

Filters