Question 1

All of the following principles form the basis for parliamentary procedure EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the group uses a 2/3 vote to ensure the majority rules. 
B) the group accepts the will of the majority even though some members may not like the decision. 
C) the group follows an approved agenda that promotes orderly business. 
D) the group protects the rights of all members by guaranteeing everyone the right to speak. 
E) the group balances speaking time and opportunities between members who support and those who oppose a proposal. 
A) the group uses a 2/3 vote to ensure the majority rules. 
B) the group accepts the will of the majority even though some members may not like the decision. 
C) the group follows an approved agenda that promotes orderly business. 
D) the group protects the rights of all members by guaranteeing everyone the right to speak. 
E) the group balances speaking time and opportunities between members who support and those who oppose a proposal.

Question 2

If you are the chairperson,start the meeting at the scheduled time.Do not waste meeting time by summarizing meeting business for the benefit of latecomers..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Robert's Rules of Order is considered the "parliamentary bible" by many organizations..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which two group dialectics are particularly relevant when planning and conducting meetings?

Accepted Answer

A) Structure ↔ spontaneity and leadership ↔ followership 
B) Individual goals ↔ group goals and conformity ↔ nonconformity 
C) Heterogeneous ↔ homogeneous and conflict ↔ cohesion 
D) Engaged ↔ disengaged and open system ↔ closed system 
E) Followership ↔ leadership and conflict ↔ cohesion 
A) Structure ↔ spontaneity and leadership ↔ followership 
B) Individual goals ↔ group goals and conformity ↔ nonconformity 
C) Heterogeneous ↔ homogeneous and conflict ↔ cohesion 
D) Engaged ↔ disengaged and open system ↔ closed system 
E) Followership ↔ leadership and conflict ↔ cohesion

Question 5

Once the chairperson has prepared an agenda,group members should not request modifications or additions before or during the meeting..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If there is nothing important to talk about,a meeting can do more harm than good..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A good chairperson encourages participation and constructive disagreement..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

After group members approve a business meeting's agenda and minutes,the next step is to take up new business..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Many virtual teams meet at the same time of day for every meeting or have a standing meeting time that works for everyone..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A coincidental gathering of group members does not constitute a meeting..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following theoretical perspectives describes the need to balance dialectic tensions such as both individual and group goals,both structure and spontaneity,and both conflict and cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) Chaos 
B) Complexity 
C) Order 
D) Structuration 
E) Deliberation 
A) Chaos 
B) Complexity 
C) Order 
D) Structuration 
E) Deliberation

All of the following principles form the basis for parliamentary procedure EXCEPT

If you are the chairperson,start the meeting at the scheduled time.Do not waste meeting time by summarizing meeting business for the benefit of latecomers..

Robert's Rules of Order is considered the "parliamentary bible" by many organizations..

Which two group dialectics are particularly relevant when planning and conducting meetings?

Once the chairperson has prepared an agenda,group members should not request modifications or additions before or during the meeting..

If there is nothing important to talk about,a meeting can do more harm than good..

A good chairperson encourages participation and constructive disagreement..

After group members approve a business meeting's agenda and minutes,the next step is to take up new business..

Many virtual teams meet at the same time of day for every meeting or have a standing meeting time that works for everyone..

A coincidental gathering of group members does not constitute a meeting..

Which of the following theoretical perspectives describes the need to balance dialectic tensions such as both individual and group goals,both structure and spontaneity,and both conflict and cohesion?

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Development

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

Group Presentations

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Exam 3: Group Member Participation

All of the following principles form the basis for parliamentary procedure EXCEPT

If you are the chairperson,start the meeting at the scheduled time.Do not waste meeting time by summarizing meeting business for the benefit of latecomers..

Robert's Rules of Order is considered the "parliamentary bible" by many organizations..

Which two group dialectics are particularly relevant when planning and conducting meetings?

Once the chairperson has prepared an agenda,group members should not request modifications or additions before or during the meeting..

If there is nothing important to talk about,a meeting can do more harm than good..

A good chairperson encourages participation and constructive disagreement..

After group members approve a business meeting's agenda and minutes,the next step is to take up new business..

Many virtual teams meet at the same time of day for every meeting or have a standing meeting time that works for everyone..

A coincidental gathering of group members does not constitute a meeting..

Which of the following theoretical perspectives describes the need to balance dialectic tensions such as both individual and group goals,both structure and spontaneity,and both conflict and cohesion?

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Development

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

Group Presentations

Filters