Question 1

When working in a group,primary tensions are often more difficult to resolve than secondary tensions..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Implicit norms are

Accepted Answer

A) easy to recognize. 
B) quickly apparent to new members. 
C) rarely discussed by members. 
D) imposed by an outside authority. 
E) disruptive of the group process. 
A) easy to recognize. 
B) quickly apparent to new members. 
C) rarely discussed by members. 
D) imposed by an outside authority. 
E) disruptive of the group process.

Question 3

If your group has discussed and decided that members will take turns recording and typing the minutes from each meeting,it has established a(n)____________.

Accepted Answer

A) conforming norm. 
B) implicit norm. 
C) deviant norm. 
D) explicit norm. 
E) inclusion norm. 
A) conforming norm. 
B) implicit norm. 
C) deviant norm. 
D) explicit norm. 
E) inclusion norm.

Question 4

Most groups experience some form of primary and secondary tension during the forming and storming stages of group development..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In terms of Thomas's four categories of motivators,you can promote a sense of meaningfulness by:

Accepted Answer

A) seeking and taking advantage of new opportunities. 
B) recognizing rather than minimizing the value of your skills. 
C) recognizing and celebrating group accomplishments. 
D) developing a group method of tracking and measuring progress. 
E) volunteering for worthwhile group tasks that interest and inspire you. 
A) seeking and taking advantage of new opportunities. 
B) recognizing rather than minimizing the value of your skills. 
C) recognizing and celebrating group accomplishments. 
D) developing a group method of tracking and measuring progress. 
E) volunteering for worthwhile group tasks that interest and inspire you.

Question 6

Groups resolve primary tension by being positive,energetic,patient,open-minded,and well prepared..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As their meeting is about to get underway,Carlos says to the group,"I know we always ask the newest group member to take minutes during the meeting,but we may be losing the insight of an experienced member and skilled note taker by continuing this practice." His comment is an example of what type of nonconformity?

Accepted Answer

A) Destructive nonconformity 
B) Abstract nonconformity 
C) Meaningful nonconformity 
D) Constructive nonconformity 
E) General nonconformity 
A) Destructive nonconformity 
B) Abstract nonconformity 
C) Meaningful nonconformity 
D) Constructive nonconformity 
E) General nonconformity

Question 8

According to group development theory,all groups move through each successive stage systematically..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which developmental factor requires special and added attention in virtual teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Members ability to communicate with one another in different time zones 
B) Members move beyond the storming stage 
C) Members technical expertise and attitudes about using technology 
D) Members cannot find a both/and approach to primary and secondary tension 
E) Members rely on virtual communication technology to manage the separation anxiety that comes with the adjourning stage 
A) Members ability to communicate with one another in different time zones 
B) Members move beyond the storming stage 
C) Members technical expertise and attitudes about using technology 
D) Members cannot find a both/and approach to primary and secondary tension 
E) Members rely on virtual communication technology to manage the separation anxiety that comes with the adjourning stage

Question 10

In which phase of the socialization process do members of an established group determine if a newcomer is likely to contribute effectively and meet group needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Preliminary phase 
B) Acquainting phase 
C) Adaptive phrase 
D) Assimilation phase 
E) Exit phase 
A) Preliminary phase 
B) Acquainting phase 
C) Adaptive phrase 
D) Assimilation phase 
E) Exit phase

Question 11

When a group develops its own goals,members are more likely to be motivated to accomplish that goal..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following strategies can help you motivate other members by promoting a sense of choice in your group?

Accepted Answer

A) Express enthusiasm; don't be critical or cynical. 
B) Set high standards for yourself. 
C) Encourage members to make decisions about how to organize and do the job. 
D) Develop a group method for tracking and measuring progress. 
E) Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others. 
A) Express enthusiasm; don't be critical or cynical. 
B) Set high standards for yourself. 
C) Encourage members to make decisions about how to organize and do the job. 
D) Develop a group method for tracking and measuring progress. 
E) Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Question 13

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that distinguishes the levels of influence and power among group members?

Accepted Answer

A) interactive norms 
B) procedural norms 
C) status norms 
D) achievement norms 
E) implicit norms 
A) interactive norms 
B) procedural norms 
C) status norms 
D) achievement norms 
E) implicit norms

Question 14

According to Locke and Latham's Goal Theory,all of the following criteria are critical for developing effective group goals EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the goals are specific. 
B) the goals are accepted by members. 
C) the goals are simple and easy to achieve. 
D) the goals are set by members and the group. 
E) the goals allow for member growth. 
A) the goals are specific. 
B) the goals are accepted by members. 
C) the goals are simple and easy to achieve. 
D) the goals are set by members and the group. 
E) the goals allow for member growth.

Question 15

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that determines how group members communicate with one?

Accepted Answer

A) interactive norms 
B) procedural norms 
C) status norms 
D) achievement norms 
E) implicit norms 
A) interactive norms 
B) procedural norms 
C) status norms 
D) achievement norms 
E) implicit norms

Question 16

Hidden agendas occur when a member's private goal conflicts with the group's goal..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Kenneth Thomas describes four categories of intrinsic motivation needed to energize and reinforce work.They are

Accepted Answer

A) inclusion,affection,control,and openness. 
B) meaningfulness,choice,competence,and progress. 
C) achievement,responsibility,recognition,and advancement. 
D) esteem,belongingness,self-actualization,and safety. 
E) motivation,assessment,rewards,and punishment. 
A) inclusion,affection,control,and openness. 
B) meaningfulness,choice,competence,and progress. 
C) achievement,responsibility,recognition,and advancement. 
D) esteem,belongingness,self-actualization,and safety. 
E) motivation,assessment,rewards,and punishment.

Question 18

Explicit norms are rarely discussed or openly communicated,whereas implicit norms are put in writing or stated verbally..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that dictates how a group operates and manages its tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) interactive norms 
B) procedural norms 
C) status norms 
D) achievement norms 
E) implicit norms 
A) interactive norms 
B) procedural norms 
C) status norms 
D) achievement norms 
E) implicit norms

Question 20

The usual order for the five stages in Tuckman's Group Development Stages is forming,performing,storming,norming,adjourning..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When working in a group,primary tensions are often more difficult to resolve than secondary tensions..

Implicit norms are

If your group has discussed and decided that members will take turns recording and typing the minutes from each meeting,it has established a(n)____________.

Most groups experience some form of primary and secondary tension during the forming and storming stages of group development..

In terms of Thomas's four categories of motivators,you can promote a sense of meaningfulness by:

Groups resolve primary tension by being positive,energetic,patient,open-minded,and well prepared..

According to group development theory,all groups move through each successive stage systematically..

Which developmental factor requires special and added attention in virtual teams?

In which phase of the socialization process do members of an established group determine if a newcomer is likely to contribute effectively and meet group needs?

When a group develops its own goals,members are more likely to be motivated to accomplish that goal..

Which of the following strategies can help you motivate other members by promoting a sense of choice in your group?

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that distinguishes the levels of influence and power among group members?

According to Locke and Latham's Goal Theory,all of the following criteria are critical for developing effective group goals EXCEPT

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that determines how group members communicate with one?

Hidden agendas occur when a member's private goal conflicts with the group's goal..

Kenneth Thomas describes four categories of intrinsic motivation needed to energize and reinforce work.They are

Explicit norms are rarely discussed or openly communicated,whereas implicit norms are put in writing or stated verbally..

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that dictates how a group operates and manages its tasks?

The usual order for the five stages in Tuckman's Group Development Stages is forming,performing,storming,norming,adjourning..

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Development

Group Member Participation

Diversity in Groups

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

Group Presentations

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Exam 5: Group Leadership

When working in a group,primary tensions are often more difficult to resolve than secondary tensions..

Implicit norms are

If your group has discussed and decided that members will take turns recording and typing the minutes from each meeting,it has established a(n)____________.

Most groups experience some form of primary and secondary tension during the forming and storming stages of group development..

In terms of Thomas's four categories of motivators,you can promote a sense of meaningfulness by:

Groups resolve primary tension by being positive,energetic,patient,open-minded,and well prepared..

According to group development theory,all groups move through each successive stage systematically..

Which developmental factor requires special and added attention in virtual teams?

In which phase of the socialization process do members of an established group determine if a newcomer is likely to contribute effectively and meet group needs?

When a group develops its own goals,members are more likely to be motivated to accomplish that goal..

Which of the following strategies can help you motivate other members by promoting a sense of choice in your group?

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that distinguishes the levels of influence and power among group members?

According to Locke and Latham's Goal Theory,all of the following criteria are critical for developing effective group goals EXCEPT

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that determines how group members communicate with one?

Hidden agendas occur when a member's private goal conflicts with the group's goal..

Kenneth Thomas describes four categories of intrinsic motivation needed to energize and reinforce work.They are

Explicit norms are rarely discussed or openly communicated,whereas implicit norms are put in writing or stated verbally..

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that dictates how a group operates and manages its tasks?

The usual order for the five stages in Tuckman's Group Development Stages is forming,performing,storming,norming,adjourning..

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Development

Group Member Participation

Diversity in Groups

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

Group Presentations

Filters