Question 1

The first principle in running effective meetings is:

Accepted Answer

A)  assigning roles. 
B)  inviting the right people. 
C)  clarifying the purpose. 
D)  picking the most appropriate communication mechanism. 
A)  assigning roles. 
B)  inviting the right people. 
C)  clarifying the purpose. 
D)  picking the most appropriate communication mechanism.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of information sharing meetings?

Accepted Answer

A)  These meetings require more time than decision-making meetings. 
B)  The purpose of these meetings is to solve problems or make decisions. 
C)  These meetings are helpful in sharing critical information with members. 
D)  In these meetings members report on group or individual progress. 
A)  These meetings require more time than decision-making meetings. 
B)  The purpose of these meetings is to solve problems or make decisions. 
C)  These meetings are helpful in sharing critical information with members. 
D)  In these meetings members report on group or individual progress.

Question 3

The research department's subcommittees need to meet and update the other subcommittees of their findings.A(n)_____ meeting would best support their objective.

Accepted Answer

A) information sharing 
B) information seeking 
C) problem solving 
D) symbolic 
A) information sharing 
B) information seeking 
C) problem solving 
D) symbolic

Question 4

In the wrap-up stage,the team leader:

Accepted Answer

A)  will help the group establish operating guidelines. 
B)  will ask members to do a process check. 
C)  will plan the next meeting. 
D)  will review decisions made and summarize the key points discussed. 
A)  will help the group establish operating guidelines. 
B)  will ask members to do a process check. 
C)  will plan the next meeting. 
D)  will review decisions made and summarize the key points discussed.

Question 5

A problem-solving meeting typically requires full participation of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the executive team only. 
B)  all members present. 
C)  marketing strategists only. 
D)  all logistics experts. 
A)  the executive team only. 
B)  all members present. 
C)  marketing strategists only. 
D)  all logistics experts.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a reason for clarifying the purpose of a meeting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generating ideas for a project 
B)  Discussing the pros and cons of potential solutions to a problem 
C)  Gaining employee input and buy-in for a program or company point of view 
D)  Reviewing decisions made and summarizing the key points discussed 
A)  Generating ideas for a project 
B)  Discussing the pros and cons of potential solutions to a problem 
C)  Gaining employee input and buy-in for a program or company point of view 
D)  Reviewing decisions made and summarizing the key points discussed

Question 7

The simplest teleconference,available on most public and private phones,is web conferencing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following means of communication can be considered the best choice when members are involved in complex projects,with multiple deadlines and sets of objectives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Newsletter articles 
B)  Memos 
C)  E-mails 
D)  Meetings 
A)  Newsletter articles 
B)  Memos 
C)  E-mails 
D)  Meetings

Question 9

In order to have a more efficient meeting,Susan is establishing guidelines and assigning a timekeeper to help them stay on task.At which stage of the meeting is Susan in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preliminary phase 
B)  Meeting kickoff 
C)  Summary of accomplishments 
D)  Evaluation 
A)  Preliminary phase 
B)  Meeting kickoff 
C)  Summary of accomplishments 
D)  Evaluation

Question 10

A well-defined agenda:

Accepted Answer

A)  must spell out the decisions made. 
B)  must avoid specifying time frames. 
C)  must spell out the tasks and expected outcomes. 
D)  must not include logistical information,such as the roles individuals will play. 
A)  must spell out the decisions made. 
B)  must avoid specifying time frames. 
C)  must spell out the tasks and expected outcomes. 
D)  must not include logistical information,such as the roles individuals will play.

The first principle in running effective meetings is:

Which of the following is true of information sharing meetings?

The research department's subcommittees need to meet and update the other subcommittees of their findings.A(n)_____ meeting would best support their objective.

In the wrap-up stage,the team leader:

A problem-solving meeting typically requires full participation of:

Which of the following is NOT a reason for clarifying the purpose of a meeting?

The simplest teleconference,available on most public and private phones,is web conferencing.

Which of the following means of communication can be considered the best choice when members are involved in complex projects,with multiple deadlines and sets of objectives?

In order to have a more efficient meeting,Susan is establishing guidelines and assigning a timekeeper to help them stay on task.At which stage of the meeting is Susan in?

A well-defined agenda:

Journey Into Self-Awareness

Self-Disclosure and Trust

Establishing Goals Consistent With Your Values and Ethics

Self-Management

Understanding and Working With Diverse Others

Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Effectively

Persuading Individuals and Audiences

Negotiation

Building Teams and Work Groups

Managing Conflict

Facilitating Team Success

Making Decisions and Solving Problems Creatively

Effective and Ethical Use of Power and Influence

Networking and Mentoring

Coaching and Providing Feedback for Improved Performance

Leading and Empowering Self and Others

Project Management

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Exam 12: Achieving Business Results Through Effective Meetings

The first principle in running effective meetings is:

Which of the following is true of information sharing meetings?

The research department's subcommittees need to meet and update the other subcommittees of their findings.A(n)_____ meeting would best support their objective.

In the wrap-up stage,the team leader:

A problem-solving meeting typically requires full participation of:

Which of the following is NOT a reason for clarifying the purpose of a meeting?

The simplest teleconference,available on most public and private phones,is web conferencing.

Which of the following means of communication can be considered the best choice when members are involved in complex projects,with multiple deadlines and sets of objectives?

In order to have a more efficient meeting,Susan is establishing guidelines and assigning a timekeeper to help them stay on task.At which stage of the meeting is Susan in?

A well-defined agenda:

Journey Into Self-Awareness

Self-Disclosure and Trust

Establishing Goals Consistent With Your Values and Ethics

Self-Management

Understanding and Working With Diverse Others

Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Effectively

Persuading Individuals and Audiences

Negotiation

Building Teams and Work Groups

Managing Conflict

Facilitating Team Success

Making Decisions and Solving Problems Creatively

Effective and Ethical Use of Power and Influence

Networking and Mentoring

Coaching and Providing Feedback for Improved Performance

Leading and Empowering Self and Others

Project Management

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