Question 1

Which of the following items is most likely to explain why some groups do not like or use structured problem-solving procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) increasedtime and effort. 
B) balancedparticipation. 
C) conflictresolution. 
D) organization. 
E) group empowerment. 
A) increasedtime and effort. 
B) balancedparticipation. 
C) conflictresolution. 
D) organization. 
E) group empowerment.

Question 2

In a collaborative environment,group members agree to the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) We willlistento allpoints ofview. 
B) We willaskforfacts andopinions. 
C) We willacknowledge personalagendas. 
D) We willbetough on issues,but not on another. 
E) We willbe express our personal biases. 
A) We willlistento allpoints ofview. 
B) We willaskforfacts andopinions. 
C) We willacknowledge personalagendas. 
D) We willbetough on issues,but not on another. 
E) We willbe express our personal biases.

Question 3

The steps in the Decreasing Options Technique should be taken in the following order: generate ideas,sort ideas,post ideas,dot the ideas..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Organizations-whether it's a small business,a nonprofit association,a start-up company,or a global mega-corporation-develop their own unique cultures..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Groupsmemberswho say"Ifyouthinkit's okay,thenI'lldo it"aremostlikely usingthe 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 6

Brainstorming is based on the assumption that the quantity of ideas and output breed quality..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

There are 12members inyour group.Howmanymembersmustbe infavor ofa proposalwhen deciding by authority rule?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 6 
C) 7 
D) 10 
E) 12 
A) 1 
B) 6 
C) 7 
D) 10 
E) 12

Question 8

The DOT method works best when a group has generated a significant number of competing ideas and wants to restrain dominant members from exerting too much influence..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Researchers investigating the usefulness of brain storming and Nominal Group Technique conclude that Nominal Group Technique (NGT)works better for generating ideas for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) waiting to speakin brain storming may disrupt the thinking process. 
B) members in brainstorming sessions produce fewer ideas than NGTgroups. 
C) members who fear evaluation may not be willing to contribute ideas. 
D) members who make more contributions in brainstorming may earn high status and influence. 
E) members may loaf and let others do all the thinking and talking. 
A) waiting to speakin brain storming may disrupt the thinking process. 
B) members in brainstorming sessions produce fewer ideas than NGTgroups. 
C) members who fear evaluation may not be willing to contribute ideas. 
D) members who make more contributions in brainstorming may earn high status and influence. 
E) members may loaf and let others do all the thinking and talking.

Question 10

In a brainstorming session,the group should assign someone to write down the group's ideas rather than asking each member to write down all the group's ideas..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When your group is trying to reach consensus,you should not agree to a decision or solution you adamantly dislike and can't possibly support..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A company's recycling taskforce is composed of 15 members.If the task force makes decisions based on a consensus,how many members must be in favor of the group decision?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 7 
C) 8 
D) 10 
E) 15 
A) 5 
B) 7 
C) 8 
D) 10 
E) 15

Question 13

A question of conjecture asks whether something is ..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Creating a collaborative climate in groups that make decisions and solve problems requires thoughtful arguments,critical listening,civility,and informed decision making..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following items is most likely to explain why some groups do not like or use structured problem-solving procedures?

In a collaborative environment,group members agree to the following EXCEPT:

The steps in the Decreasing Options Technique should be taken in the following order: generate ideas,sort ideas,post ideas,dot the ideas..

Organizations-whether it's a small business,a nonprofit association,a start-up company,or a global mega-corporation-develop their own unique cultures..

Groupsmemberswho say"Ifyouthinkit's okay,thenI'lldo it"aremostlikely usingthe decision-making style.

Brainstorming is based on the assumption that the quantity of ideas and output breed quality..

There are 12members inyour group.Howmanymembersmustbe infavor ofa proposalwhen deciding by authority rule?

The DOT method works best when a group has generated a significant number of competing ideas and wants to restrain dominant members from exerting too much influence..

Researchers investigating the usefulness of brain storming and Nominal Group Technique conclude that Nominal Group Technique (NGT)works better for generating ideas for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

In a brainstorming session,the group should assign someone to write down the group's ideas rather than asking each member to write down all the group's ideas..

When your group is trying to reach consensus,you should not agree to a decision or solution you adamantly dislike and can't possibly support..

A company's recycling taskforce is composed of 15 members.If the task force makes decisions based on a consensus,how many members must be in favor of the group decision?

A question of conjecture asks whether something is ..

Creating a collaborative climate in groups that make decisions and solve problems requires thoughtful arguments,critical listening,civility,and informed decision making..

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

Which of the following items is most likely to explain why some groups do not like or use structured problem-solving procedures?

In a collaborative environment,group members agree to the following EXCEPT:

The steps in the Decreasing Options Technique should be taken in the following order: generate ideas,sort ideas,post ideas,dot the ideas..

Organizations-whether it's a small business,a nonprofit association,a start-up company,or a global mega-corporation-develop their own unique cultures..

Groupsmemberswho say"Ifyouthinkit's okay,thenI'lldo it"aremostlikely usingthe decision-making style.

Brainstorming is based on the assumption that the quantity of ideas and output breed quality..

There are 12members inyour group.Howmanymembersmustbe infavor ofa proposalwhen deciding by authority rule?

The DOT method works best when a group has generated a significant number of competing ideas and wants to restrain dominant members from exerting too much influence..

Researchers investigating the usefulness of brain storming and Nominal Group Technique conclude that Nominal Group Technique (NGT)works better for generating ideas for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

In a brainstorming session,the group should assign someone to write down the group's ideas rather than asking each member to write down all the group's ideas..

When your group is trying to reach consensus,you should not agree to a decision or solution you adamantly dislike and can't possibly support..

A company's recycling taskforce is composed of 15 members.If the task force makes decisions based on a consensus,how many members must be in favor of the group decision?

A question of conjecture asks whether something is ..

Creating a collaborative climate in groups that make decisions and solve problems requires thoughtful arguments,critical listening,civility,and informed decision making..

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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