Question 1

The process of decision making requires a group to analyze a problem,debate pros and cons,and select and implement a solution..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Progressive Problem-Solving Method is based on John Dewey's Reflective Thinking Process..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following answers is a signs of a false consensus?

Accepted Answer

A) Every group member agrees to support a decision oraction. 
B) In order to avoid disagreement and conflict,group members agree on a common decision. 
C) In order to achieve consensus,all group members take part in shaping a decision. 
D) A decision is made that avoids a win/loss vote. 
E) Consensus presents a united front to outsiders. 
A) Every group member agrees to support a decision oraction. 
B) In order to avoid disagreement and conflict,group members agree on a common decision. 
C) In order to achieve consensus,all group members take part in shaping a decision. 
D) A decision is made that avoids a win/loss vote. 
E) Consensus presents a united front to outsiders.

Question 4

"Just about everyone supports Don as the new association president,so I guess it would be best for me and the group if I did the same" describes the thought process of a dependent decision maker..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Specialized computer software,also known as groupware,can facilitate virtual team collaboration,decision making,and problem solving..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A Congressional debate on a bill to increase penalties for fraud committed by business CEOs is a question of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

There are several problem-solving realities that can prevent a group from working effectively and ethically.For example,a member who strongly supports a particular applicant to fill an opening in the group may discount or minimize reports about the applicant's disruptive behavior in other others groups.In this particular case,___________may negatively affect group's selection of a new member.

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 8

Politics can impair group problem when,for example,a member who wants to get ahead is reluctant to oppose an idea supported by the boss..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Groups should ignore the fact that members may have preexisting preferences about what a group should do..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Creativity requires the nonjudgmental process of searching for,separating,and connecting unrelated ideas and elements..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Voting is the easiest and best way to make a group decision..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The major advantage and reason for using the DOT method is that it

Accepted Answer

A) focuses on preparation,competence,and communication functions. 
B) requires members to analyze questions offact,value,conjecture,and policy. 
C) reduces and refinesa large number of suggestions into a manageable number of ideas. 
D) relies on the creativity of all members. 
E) avoids negative evaluationand criticism of ideas and solutions. 
A) focuses on preparation,competence,and communication functions. 
B) requires members to analyze questions offact,value,conjecture,and policy. 
C) reduces and refinesa large number of suggestions into a manageable number of ideas. 
D) relies on the creativity of all members. 
E) avoids negative evaluationand criticism of ideas and solutions.

Question 13

The Decreasing Options Technique (DOT)is a decision-making tool that helps groups reduce and refine a large number of suggestions into a manageable number of ideas..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Whichdecision-making style ismostliketheMyers-Briggs's personality traitof thinker?

Accepted Answer

A) Rational 
B) Intuitive 
C) Dependent 
D) Avoidant 
E) Spontaneous 
A) Rational 
B) Intuitive 
C) Dependent 
D) Avoidant 
E) Spontaneous

Question 15

"Who will be the next student government president?" This 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 16

Consensus occurs when the majority of group members agree to support a decision or action..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A question of value asks whether something good or bad will or will not happen..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In some groups,meetings are political arenas in which individuals and special-interest subgroups are dedicated only to meeting their own needs..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Your group needs to come upwitha discussion topic for a class assignment.The group works together,suggesting as many topics as possible.Members welcome all ideas and do not criticize the suggestions of othermembers.Which method is the group using?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased Options Technique 
B) Majority Rule 
C) Brainstorming 
D) Consensus seeking 
E) Nominal Group Technique 
A) Decreased Options Technique 
B) Majority Rule 
C) Brainstorming 
D) Consensus seeking 
E) Nominal Group Technique

Question 20

Acompany'srecycling taskforce gatheredinformationonvarious recycling programs andmet severaltimestochoosewhich programwouldbestsuitthe needsofthe company.The group's recommendationwaspresentedtothe company'svice presidentofoperations,whoultimately chose a programother thanthe one recommendedby thetaskforce.Whichmethodofdecision makingwas usedinthis situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Authorityrule 
B) Consensus 
C) Majority vote 
D) Minorityrule 
E) 2/3 vote 
A) Authorityrule 
B) Consensus 
C) Majority vote 
D) Minorityrule 
E) 2/3 vote

The process of decision making requires a group to analyze a problem,debate pros and cons,and select and implement a solution..

The Progressive Problem-Solving Method is based on John Dewey's Reflective Thinking Process..

Which of the following answers is a signs of a false consensus?

"Just about everyone supports Don as the new association president,so I guess it would be best for me and the group if I did the same" describes the thought process of a dependent decision maker..

Specialized computer software,also known as groupware,can facilitate virtual team collaboration,decision making,and problem solving..

A Congressional debate on a bill to increase penalties for fraud committed by business CEOs is a question of

Politics can impair group problem when,for example,a member who wants to get ahead is reluctant to oppose an idea supported by the boss..

Groups should ignore the fact that members may have preexisting preferences about what a group should do..

Creativity requires the nonjudgmental process of searching for,separating,and connecting unrelated ideas and elements..

Voting is the easiest and best way to make a group decision..

The major advantage and reason for using the DOT method is that it

The Decreasing Options Technique (DOT)is a decision-making tool that helps groups reduce and refine a large number of suggestions into a manageable number of ideas..

Whichdecision-making style ismostliketheMyers-Briggs's personality traitof thinker?

"Who will be the next student government president?" This discussion question represents a question of

Consensus occurs when the majority of group members agree to support a decision or action..

A question of value asks whether something good or bad will or will not happen..

In some groups,meetings are political arenas in which individuals and special-interest subgroups are dedicated only to meeting their own needs..

Your group needs to come upwitha discussion topic for a class assignment.The group works together,suggesting as many topics as possible.Members welcome all ideas and do not criticize the suggestions of othermembers.Which method is the group using?

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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The process of decision making requires a group to analyze a problem,debate pros and cons,and select and implement a solution..

The Progressive Problem-Solving Method is based on John Dewey's Reflective Thinking Process..

Which of the following answers is a signs of a false consensus?

"Just about everyone supports Don as the new association president,so I guess it would be best for me and the group if I did the same" describes the thought process of a dependent decision maker..

Specialized computer software,also known as groupware,can facilitate virtual team collaboration,decision making,and problem solving..

A Congressional debate on a bill to increase penalties for fraud committed by business CEOs is a question of

Politics can impair group problem when,for example,a member who wants to get ahead is reluctant to oppose an idea supported by the boss..

Groups should ignore the fact that members may have preexisting preferences about what a group should do..

Creativity requires the nonjudgmental process of searching for,separating,and connecting unrelated ideas and elements..

Voting is the easiest and best way to make a group decision..

The major advantage and reason for using the DOT method is that it

The Decreasing Options Technique (DOT)is a decision-making tool that helps groups reduce and refine a large number of suggestions into a manageable number of ideas..

Whichdecision-making style ismostliketheMyers-Briggs's personality traitof thinker?

"Who will be the next student government president?" This discussion question represents a question of

Consensus occurs when the majority of group members agree to support a decision or action..

A question of value asks whether something good or bad will or will not happen..

In some groups,meetings are political arenas in which individuals and special-interest subgroups are dedicated only to meeting their own needs..

Your group needs to come upwitha discussion topic for a class assignment.The group works together,suggesting as many topics as possible.Members welcome all ideas and do not criticize the suggestions of othermembers.Which method is the group using?

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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