Question 1

Many groups fall short of achieving their common goal because they believe the group must reach consensus on all group decisions..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

was developedby DelbecqandVan de Venas away ofmaximizing participationinproblem-solving andprogram-planning groupswhileminimizing some ofthe interpersonalproblems associatedwithgroupinteraction.

Accepted Answer

A) The Standard Agenda 
B) Brainstorming 
C) The DOT Method 
D) NominalGroupTechnique 
E) Single Question Format 
A) The Standard Agenda 
B) Brainstorming 
C) The DOT Method 
D) NominalGroupTechnique 
E) Single Question Format

Question 3

Solution criteria in the Progressive Problem Solving Method should answer questions such as "Is the solution realistic-can we really do it?" "Do we have the kind of people we need to do this?" "Do we have enough time to finish such an ambitious project?".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

During the idea generation phase of the Nominal Group Technique (NGT),group members work separately from the rest of the group..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Nominal Group Technique (NGT)is structured so that all group members have the opportunity to share ideas and know that their ideas will be considered by the group as a whole..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Group communication scholar Marshall Scott Poole claims that __________ is/are "the heart of group work [and] the most powerfultools we have to improve the conduct of meetings/"

Accepted Answer

A) A Clear goal 
B) Quality Content 
C) Structured Procedures 
D) Commitment to Deliberation 
E) Collaborative Communication Climate 
A) A Clear goal 
B) Quality Content 
C) Structured Procedures 
D) Commitment to Deliberation 
E) Collaborative Communication Climate

Question 7

Problem solving occurs when a group

Accepted Answer

A) reaches a conclusion. 
B) passes judgmenton an issue under consideration. 
C) develops a plan for reducing or eliminating the harmful effects of a problem. 
D) chooses amongalternatives. 
E) analyzes the history,causes,and effects of a problem. 
A) reaches a conclusion. 
B) passes judgmenton an issue under consideration. 
C) develops a plan for reducing or eliminating the harmful effects of a problem. 
D) chooses amongalternatives. 
E) analyzes the history,causes,and effects of a problem.

Question 8

Decision making results in a position,judgment,or action..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

There are several problem-solving realities that can prevent a group from working effectively and ethically.For example,a member may side with a group leader into order to gain the leader's attention and backing.In this particular case,____ will likely affect the outcome of every decision and problem the group confronts.

Accepted Answer

A) politics 
B) preexisting preferences 
C) power 
D) organizational culture 
E) confirmation bias 
A) politics 
B) preexisting preferences 
C) power 
D) organizational culture 
E) confirmation bias

Question 10

"How many of our company's employees rely on a baby sitter or daycare provider to watch their children during the work day?" This group discussion question represents a question of

Accepted Answer

A) policy. 
B) procedure. 
C) fact. 
D) conjecture. 
E) value. 
A) policy. 
B) procedure. 
C) fact. 
D) conjecture. 
E) value.

Question 11

Authority rule rarely has detrimental effects on a group..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Group members who say"Let's do it now and worry about the consequences later" aremost likely using the decision-making style.

Accepted Answer

A) rational 
B) intuitive 
C) dependent 
D) avoidant 
E) spontaneous 
A) rational 
B) intuitive 
C) dependent 
D) avoidant 
E) spontaneous

Question 13

Which of the following is the stage of the creative problem solving process in which group members gather information and attempt to understand the nature and cause(s)of a problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Investigation 
B) Imagination 
C) Incubation 
D) Insight 
E) Interrogation 
A) Investigation 
B) Imagination 
C) Incubation 
D) Insight 
E) Interrogation

Question 14

Confirmation bias is a tendency to discount information that is inconsistent with a preconceived belief..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Fact Finding and Analysis is the first step in the Progressive Problem Solving Model..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which is the correct order of the four steps in the Decreasing Options Technique?

Accepted Answer

A) Generate ideas,post ideas,sort ideas,dot ideas 
B) Dot ideas,sort ideas,post ideas,generate ideas 
C) Generate ideas,post ideas,dot ideas,sort ideas 
D) Post ideas,generate ideas,dot ideas,sort ideas 
E) Post ideas,generate ideas,sort ideas,dot ideas 
A) Generate ideas,post ideas,sort ideas,dot ideas 
B) Dot ideas,sort ideas,post ideas,generate ideas 
C) Generate ideas,post ideas,dot ideas,sort ideas 
D) Post ideas,generate ideas,dot ideas,sort ideas 
E) Post ideas,generate ideas,sort ideas,dot ideas

Question 17

Studies of brainstorming and Nominal Group Technique (NGT)have found that Nominal Group Technique (NGT)often works better for generating ideas that are both numerous and creative..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"I can't support Donna as the new association president because I haven't had the time or information I need look at and analyze her qualifications,character,and campaign statements" describes the thought process of a rational decision maker..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As a problem-solving method,brainstorming is highly effective because

Accepted Answer

A) extroverts can be relied on to produce a large number of ideas and suggestions. 
B) members have time to write down their suggestions before sharing them. 
C) some members may be reluctant to openly share ideas that others may dislike. 
D) it can enhance group morale,create a support climate,and is easy to do. 
E) produces more creative ideas than any other problem-solving method. 
A) extroverts can be relied on to produce a large number of ideas and suggestions. 
B) members have time to write down their suggestions before sharing them. 
C) some members may be reluctant to openly share ideas that others may dislike. 
D) it can enhance group morale,create a support climate,and is easy to do. 
E) produces more creative ideas than any other problem-solving method.

Question 20

Whichofthefollowing problem-solving proceduresis basedonJohnDewey's Reflective ThinkingProcess?

Accepted Answer

A) The Progressive Problem Solving Method 
B) The Single Question Format 
C) NominalGroupTechnique 
D) Brainstorming 
E) FunctionalTheory 
A) The Progressive Problem Solving Method 
B) The Single Question Format 
C) NominalGroupTechnique 
D) Brainstorming 
E) FunctionalTheory

Many groups fall short of achieving their common goal because they believe the group must reach consensus on all group decisions..

was developedby DelbecqandVan de Venas away ofmaximizing participationinproblem-solving andprogram-planning groupswhileminimizing some ofthe interpersonalproblems associatedwithgroupinteraction.

Solution criteria in the Progressive Problem Solving Method should answer questions such as "Is the solution realistic-can we really do it?" "Do we have the kind of people we need to do this?" "Do we have enough time to finish such an ambitious project?".

During the idea generation phase of the Nominal Group Technique (NGT),group members work separately from the rest of the group..

The Nominal Group Technique (NGT)is structured so that all group members have the opportunity to share ideas and know that their ideas will be considered by the group as a whole..

Group communication scholar Marshall Scott Poole claims that __________ is/are "the heart of group work [and] the most powerfultools we have to improve the conduct of meetings/"

Problem solving occurs when a group

Decision making results in a position,judgment,or action..

"How many of our company's employees rely on a baby sitter or daycare provider to watch their children during the work day?" This group discussion question represents a question of

Authority rule rarely has detrimental effects on a group..

Group members who say"Let's do it now and worry about the consequences later" aremost likely using the decision-making style.

Which of the following is the stage of the creative problem solving process in which group members gather information and attempt to understand the nature and cause(s)of a problem?

Confirmation bias is a tendency to discount information that is inconsistent with a preconceived belief..

Fact Finding and Analysis is the first step in the Progressive Problem Solving Model..

Which is the correct order of the four steps in the Decreasing Options Technique?

Studies of brainstorming and Nominal Group Technique (NGT)have found that Nominal Group Technique (NGT)often works better for generating ideas that are both numerous and creative..

"I can't support Donna as the new association president because I haven't had the time or information I need look at and analyze her qualifications,character,and campaign statements" describes the thought process of a rational decision maker..

As a problem-solving method,brainstorming is highly effective because

Whichofthefollowing problem-solving proceduresis basedonJohnDewey's Reflective ThinkingProcess?

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Development

Group Member Participation

Diversity in Groups

Group Leadership

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups

Listening and Responding in Groups

Conflict and Cohesion in Groups

Problem Solving in Groups

Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups

Planning and Conducting Meetings

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Exam 12: Group Presentations

Many groups fall short of achieving their common goal because they believe the group must reach consensus on all group decisions..

was developedby DelbecqandVan de Venas away ofmaximizing participationinproblem-solving andprogram-planning groupswhileminimizing some ofthe interpersonalproblems associatedwithgroupinteraction.

Solution criteria in the Progressive Problem Solving Method should answer questions such as "Is the solution realistic-can we really do it?" "Do we have the kind of people we need to do this?" "Do we have enough time to finish such an ambitious project?".

During the idea generation phase of the Nominal Group Technique (NGT),group members work separately from the rest of the group..

The Nominal Group Technique (NGT)is structured so that all group members have the opportunity to share ideas and know that their ideas will be considered by the group as a whole..

Group communication scholar Marshall Scott Poole claims that __________ is/are "the heart of group work [and] the most powerfultools we have to improve the conduct of meetings/"

Problem solving occurs when a group

Decision making results in a position,judgment,or action..

"How many of our company's employees rely on a baby sitter or daycare provider to watch their children during the work day?" This group discussion question represents a question of

Authority rule rarely has detrimental effects on a group..

Group members who say"Let's do it now and worry about the consequences later" aremost likely using the decision-making style.

Which of the following is the stage of the creative problem solving process in which group members gather information and attempt to understand the nature and cause(s)of a problem?

Confirmation bias is a tendency to discount information that is inconsistent with a preconceived belief..

Fact Finding and Analysis is the first step in the Progressive Problem Solving Model..

Which is the correct order of the four steps in the Decreasing Options Technique?

Studies of brainstorming and Nominal Group Technique (NGT)have found that Nominal Group Technique (NGT)often works better for generating ideas that are both numerous and creative..

"I can't support Donna as the new association president because I haven't had the time or information I need look at and analyze her qualifications,character,and campaign statements" describes the thought process of a rational decision maker..

As a problem-solving method,brainstorming is highly effective because

Whichofthefollowing problem-solving proceduresis basedonJohnDewey's Reflective ThinkingProcess?

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Development

Group Member Participation

Diversity in Groups

Group Leadership

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups

Listening and Responding in Groups

Conflict and Cohesion in Groups

Problem Solving in Groups

Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups

Planning and Conducting Meetings

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