Exam 10: Small Group Communication

Chloe agrees with Karen, stating, "I think that's a great idea." What type of relational role is Chloe filling?

The sequence of task and relational communication in a group is more important than the proportion of task to relational communication.

_____ groups are groups that provide us with a sense of belonging and affection.

What specific task role is he taking on here?

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage to working in groups?

Students who work in small groups perform at higher intellectual levels.

Empowering group members to work independently from the leader by encouraging group cohesion is the goal of a _____ leader.

Small group communication is communication among a small number of people who share a common goal, who feel connected to each other, and who coordinate their behavior.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to avoid groupthink?

They are in _____ stage of the problem-solving agenda.

Vijay is exemplifying _____ leadership theory.

Once the group agrees that a comprehensive strategic plan should be submitted by the end of the month, James comments, "I'm pretty busy, but I ran a marathon last week, so if I can run 26.2 miles in 4 hours, mind you), what's another few hours to my plate for the next few weeks? Mind over matter, people!" Which individual role is James practicing?

What are the three ethical relational guidelines to working in a small group? Provide an example for each as you consider upcoming group work.

In the _____ phase of decision-making, the group has worked through primary and secondary tensions, and expresses a cooperative attitude.

She possesses legitimate power.

Which of the following is a component of shared leadership within functional theory?

Generally speaking, smaller groups of _____ people are more open and accurate than larger groups of six or more.

Did you do these in your last group? Was your group effective or ineffective as a result? What group role did you take? Would you change it? How?

_____ communication is communication that is purpose-driven.

Groupthink occurs when all members of the group are thinking freely, independently, and creatively.