Question 1

Virtual groups should communicate how they feel to close the gap created by a virtual work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A homogenous group may face which challenge?

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty creating new ideas
B)  difficulty finding common ground
C)  personality-related conflict
D)  issue-related conflictE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Generally speaking,when we consider group size,_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  bigger is usually better because it provides more diverse opinions
B)  even rather than odd numbers of participants are preferred and helpful
C)  the optimum size is the smallest number of people capable of achieving the goal
D)  cohesiveness is nearly impossible in a group smaller than fiveE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Group goals _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  do not need to be discussed for clarity
B)  motivate a group to work toward its achievement
C)  are always acceptable and consistent
D)  require members to go beyond normal achievementsE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Olivia volunteered to bring snacks to the first group meeting,and now she does it every week even though it is not officially assigned to her.This is an example of a _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal group norm
B)  informal group norm
C)  ground rule
D)  prescribed behaviorE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Cohesiveness is more likely to develop in _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a one-meeting group that avoids conflict
B)  the first few interactions during the forming stage
C)  interpersonally independent groups
D)  groups where members feel valued and respectedE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Disagreements between people are usually not present in the _______ stage because members like to appear flexible during this stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

A)  norming
B)  storming
C)  adjourning
D)  formingE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Your book identifies six characteristics of healthy groups.Briefly describe a group you have been part of that you think is a healthy group.Using at least three of the characteristics (and providing an example of each),explain why you think this group is/was healthy.

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One group that I have been a part of tha...

Question 9

Think about the groups you are in or have been a part of.Describe the different roles you have taken in groups.Do you always end up in the same types of roles? Why do you think this does or does not happen?

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I have been a part of various groups thr...

Question 10

While preparing for a group meeting,Jacob sees that his contribution was not posted in the minutes of the last meeting and he shows up to the meeting angry.The team leader explains the mistake as he hands out the revised minutes.This is an example of a _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  pseudo conflict
B)  issue-related conflict
C)  personality-related conflict
D)  cultural conflictE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Cohesiveness is more likely to develop in groups in which _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  there is mandatory membership
B)  the membership is heterogeneous
C)  there is widespread attractiveness of the group's purpose
D)  none of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

An effective work group goal should be _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  voted on by all members
B)  fairly easy to achieve
C)  challenging to achieve
D)  vague to allow change if neededE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

In a _______ group,the members are very similar to one another.

Accepted Answer

A)  homogeneous
B)  heterogeneous
C)  family
D)  cohesiveE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Define synergy.Then,give an example of a time that you experienced synergy in a group.Based on what you know about group cohesiveness and group effectiveness,describe why you think this group was able to achieve synergy.Be sure to use at least three terms from the text in your answer.

Accepted Answer

Synergy is the concept of the combined e...

Question 15

Which of the following statements about support groups is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having group goals is the most important thing.
B)  These groups center around a shared hobby.
C)  Establishing trust is essential in these groups.
D)  They do not have group goals.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

A _______ family is one in which all family members give input on a decision,but one person makes the final decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  consensual
B)  protective
C)  pluralistic
D)  laissez-faireE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

A(n) _______ group is a group that forms out of a shared hobby,concern,or activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  service
B)  action
C)  interest
D)  workE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of engaging in accountability?

Accepted Answer

A)  following group norms
B)  working to change counter-productive norms
C)  expecting others to follow group norms and imposing appropriate consequences when they do not
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The adjourning stage of group development should include a termination ritual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An interest group is made up of people who genuinely care about each other's welfare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Communicating in Groups

The adjourning stage of group development should include a termination ritual.

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Your book identifies six characteristics of healthy groups.Briefly describe a group you have been part of that you think is a healthy group.Using at least three of the characteristics (and providing an example of each),explain why you think this group is/was healthy.

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An effective work group goal should be _______.

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Which of the following is an example of engaging in accountability?

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A homogenous group may face which challenge?

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Group goals _______.

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Generally speaking,when we consider group size,_______.

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Define synergy.Then,give an example of a time that you experienced synergy in a group.Based on what you know about group cohesiveness and group effectiveness,describe why you think this group was able to achieve synergy.Be sure to use at least three terms from the text in your answer.

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While preparing for a group meeting,Jacob sees that his contribution was not posted in the minutes of the last meeting and he shows up to the meeting angry.The team leader explains the mistake as he hands out the revised minutes.This is an example of a _______.

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Which of the following statements about support groups is accurate?

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Cohesiveness is more likely to develop in _______.

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Olivia volunteered to bring snacks to the first group meeting,and now she does it every week even though it is not officially assigned to her.This is an example of a _______.

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Think about the groups you are in or have been a part of.Describe the different roles you have taken in groups.Do you always end up in the same types of roles? Why do you think this does or does not happen?

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A _______ family is one in which all family members give input on a decision,but one person makes the final decision.

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In a _______ group,the members are very similar to one another.

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A(n) _______ group is a group that forms out of a shared hobby,concern,or activity.

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An interest group is made up of people who genuinely care about each other's welfare.

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Cohesiveness is more likely to develop in groups in which _______.

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Disagreements between people are usually not present in the _______ stage because members like to appear flexible during this stage of group development.

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Virtual groups should communicate how they feel to close the gap created by a virtual work environment.

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