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"More than 40% of American claim to have read The Da Vinci Code." What type of evidence is used in this example? a. testimony b. definition c. statistic d. story e. opinion

C statistic

_______________ was developed by Delbecq and Van de Ven as a way of maximizing participation in problem-solving and program-planning groups while minimizing some of the interpersonal problems associated with group interaction. a. The Standard Agenda b. Brainstorming c. The DOT Method d. Nominal Group Technique e. Single Question Format

D) nominal group technique

All of the following statements describe decision making in groups EXCEPT a. Groups usually take less time to make a decision than an individual working alone. b. A group generates more ideas than an individual working alone. c. Groups generally produce better decisions than individuals. d. all of the above e. None of the above.

a. Groups usually take less time to make a decision than an individual working alone.

Which conflict style has a high concern for group goals and a low concern for the member's personal goals? a. accommodation b. collaboration c. competition d. avoidance e. compromise

a. accommodation

Which conflict style would be appropriate if the issue is very important to others but is not very important to you; you realize that you are wrong or that you have changed your mind; it is more important to preserve group harmony than resolve the issue? a. accommodation b. collaboration c. competition d. avoidance e. compromise

a. accommodation

Joe gets angry with Delores during a committee meeting because she interrupts his remarks and suggests that his ideas are a waste of time. What type of conflict is occurring in this situation? a. affective b. collaborative c. substantive d. competitive e. procedural

a. affective

When members of a group are experiencing interpersonal disagreements as a result of differences in personalities they are experiencing what type of conflict? a. affective b. collaborative c. substantive d. competitive e. procedural

a. affective

The statement, "I know that all of us want this project to succeed" is an example of what part of the AEIOU Model? a. assume that the other person means well b. express your feelings c. identify what you would like to happen d. outcomes you expect are made clear e. understanding on a mutual basis is achieved

a. assume that the other person means well

A company's recycling task force gathered information on various recycling programs and met several times to choose which program would best suit the needs of the company. The group's recommendation was presented to the company's vice president of operations, who ultimately chose a program other than the one recommended by the task force. Which method of decision making was used in this situation? a. authority rule b. consensus c. majority vote d. minority rule e. 2/3 vote

a. authority rule

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument is represented in Part I of the following argument? I. Joan would be a good leader. / II. Good leaders are effective communicators. / III. Joan got an A in the communication course she took. a. claim b. evidence c. warrant d. backing e. reservation

a. claim

The conflict style characterized by an "I win-you lose" approach is called. a. competition b. avoidance c. compromise d. collaboration e. accommodation

a. competition

Paulo survived a car crash without any major injury while not wearing a seatbelt. If he uses this example to prove that seatbelts are not needed, he has failed to test his evidence for a. consistency. b. relevancy. c. recency. d. credibility. e. interest.

a. consistency

As chairperson of the PTA's election committee, Vicky believes in practicing social equality. She shares decision making with the group. According to Styles Leadership Theory, which leadership style is Vicky using? a. democratic b. autocratic c. situational d. laissez-faire e. functional

a. democratic

"Sex education in schools promotes teenage promiscuity." This statement is an example of a claim of a. fact. b. conjecture. c. value. d. policy. e. fiction.

a. fact

"The Biltmore Mansion is the largest private residence in the United States." What type of evidence is used in this example? a. fact b. description c. opinion d. definition e. example

a. fact

Which is the correct order of the four steps in the Decreasing Options Technique? a. generate ideas, post ideas, sort ideas, dot ideas b. dot ideas, sort ideas, post ideas, generate ideas c. generate ideas, post ideas, dot ideas, sort ideas d. post ideas, generate ideas, dot ideas, sort ideas e. post ideas, generate ideas, sort ideas, dot ideas

a. generate ideas, post ideas, sort ideas, dot ideas

All of the following benefits can result when a group uses structured problem solving procedures effectively EXCEPT a. increased time and effort. b. balanced participation. c. conflict resolution. d. organization. e. group empowerment.

a. increased time and effort

Which of the following is the stage of the creative problem solving process in which group members gather information and attempt to understand the nature and cause(s) of a problem? a. investigation b. imagination c. incubation d. insight e. interrogation

a. investigation

"According to a 1984 article in the Midland Times Herald, gang activity is not a significant problem in the community." What criticism should be made about this piece of evidence? a. It's not recent. b. It's not statistically valid. c. It's biased. d. It's not identified e. It's not consistent.

a. it's not recent

Which of the following statements characterizes constructive conflict? a. Members focus on the issues. b. Members' contributions are devalued. c. Members protect and defend their own ideas. d. Members avoid conflict. e. Members resist change and try to maintain traditional procedures.

a. members focus on the issues

"How can the company assist employees with their childcare needs?" This group discussion question represents a question of a. policy. b. procedure. c. fact. d. conjecture. e. value.

a. policy

There are several problem-solving realities that can prevent a group from working effectively and ethically. For example, a member may side with a group leader into order to gain the leader's attention and backing. In this particular case, ______ will likely affect the outcome of every decision and problem the group confronts. a. politics b. pre-existing preferences c. power d. procedural paralysis e. polychronics

a. politics

In their book, Decision Making Styles, Suzanne Scott and Reginald Bruce look at 5 decision- making styles. Which of these styles is most like the Myers-Briggs's personality trait of thinker? a. rational b. intuitive c. dependent d. avoidant e. spontaneous

a. rational

Which of the following problem-solving procedures is based on John Dewey's Reflective Thinking Process? a. the Standard Agenda b. the Single Question Format c. Nominal Group Technique d. brainstorming e. Functional Theory

a. the standard agenda

All of the following traits characterize highly argumentative group members EXCEPT: a. they promote hostility in the group. b. they show genuine interest in the group's discussions. c. they focus on issues rather than personalities. d. they are often chosen as group leaders. e. they are viewed as highly credible members.

a. they promote hostility in the group

What are the signs of a false consensus? a. Every group member agrees to support a decision or action. 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.

b. In order to avoid disagreement and conflict, group members agree on a common decision.

One of the reasons groups are often reluctant to think creatively is that they have preconceived notions about what can and can't be done. In such cases, your group may want to try the _____________ method of enhancing creativity. a. control judgment b. ask "what if?" c. encourage innovation d. use metaphors e. use imitation

b. ask "what if?"

A supervisor threatens to dismiss any member of the sales team who does not meet the sales quota by the end of the quarter. What type of power is this leader using? a. referent power b. coercive power c. reward power d. legitimate power e. expert power

b. coercive power

"Horsepower is a unit for measuring the power of engines roughly equal to 746 watts or 33,000 foot-pounds per minute." What type of evidence is used in this example? a. example b. definition c. illustration d. opinion e. statistic

b. definition

All of the following steps are part of the Standard Agenda format for group problem solving EXCEPT a. task clarification b. establishment of procedure c. problem identification d. fact finding e. solution suggestions

b. establishment of procedure

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument is represented in Part III of the following argument? I. Joan would be a good leader. / II. Good leaders are effective communicators. / III. Joan got an A in the communication course she took. a. claim b. evidence c. warrant d. qualifier e. reservation

b. evidence

The statement, "Like most of you, I'm frustrated with the process" is an example of what part of the AEIOU Model? a. assume that the other person means well b. express your feelings c. identify what you would like to happen d. outcomes you expect are made clear e. understanding on a mutual basis is achieved

b. express your feelings

The first 3 steps in the Single Question Format for problem solving are a. analyze the issues, identify the problem, identify possible solutions. b. identify the problem, create a collaborative setting, analyze the issues. c. create a collaborative setting, analyze the issues, identify the problem. d. analyze the issues, identify possible solutions, answer the single questions. e. task clarification, fact finding, solution selection.

b. identify the problem, create a collaborative setting, analyze the issues.

Which if the following is the stage of the creative problem solving process in which group members engage in free thinking by removing procedural and mental roadblocks? a. investigation b. imagination c. incubation d. insight e. interrogation

b. imagination

In their book, Decision Making Styles, Suzanne Scott and Reginald Bruce look at 5 decision-making styles. Group members who say "It just feels like the right thing to do" are most likely using the __________ decision-making style. a. rational b. intuitive c. dependent d. avoidant e. spontaneous

b. intuitive

General criteria that should be considered when evaluating a solution to a problem include each of the following EXCEPT: a. Is the solution reasonable? b. Is the solution supported by consensus? c. Are there resources to implement the solution? d. Is there enough time to implement the solution? e. Does the solution protect the group's values?

b. is the solution supported by consensus?

Researchers investigating the usefulness of brainstorming and Nominal Group Technique conclude that Nominal Group Technique (NGT) works better for generating ideas for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: a. waiting to speak in brainstorming may disrupt the thinking process. b. members in brainstorming sessions produce fewer ideas than NGT groups. 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.

b. members in brainstorming sessions produce fewer ideas than NGT groups.

During Phase 1 (Idea Generation) of Nominal Group Technique, a. members explain their support or nonsupport for each item. b. members, in turn, present one idea from their privately written list. c. members discuss the merits of each idea before voting occurs. d. members vote by ranking or rating ideas privately and in writing. e. the group decision is the mathematically pooled outcome of members' individual votes.

b. members, in turn, present one idea from their privately written list

There are several problem-solving realities that can prevent a group from working effectively and ethically. For example, if members resist or dismiss information that doesn't mesh with their personal inclinations and attitudes, what problem-solving reality may impair group effectiveness? a. politics b. pre-existing preferences c. power d. procedural paralysis e. polychronics

b. pre-existing preferences

Effective argumentation in groups a. promotes misunderstanding. b. promotes critical thinking. c. prevents persuasion. d. promotes groupthink. e. promotes hostility.

b. promotes critical thinking.

The act of proving an argument either erroneous or false, or both, is defined as a. argumentation. b. refutation. c. argumentativeness. d. reasoning. e.cooperative argumentation.

b. refutation

which stage of hersey-blanchard situational leadership model focuses on being more relationship oriented a. telling b. selling c. delegating

b. selling

Argumentation is a. the thinking we use to analyze what we read, see, and hear in order to arrive at a justified conclusion. b. the way we advocate proposals, examine competing ideas, and influence one another. c. a hostile confrontation between two or more people. d. a form of debating in which a judge makes the final decision. e. a claim supported by evidence and reasons for accepting it.

b. the way we advocate proposals, examine competing ideas, and influence one another.

When face-to-face interaction is not convenient or possible, which of the following communication technologies is best suited for groups dealing with conflict? a. audioconferences b. videoconferences c. bulletin boards d. email e. text messaging

b. videoconferences

All of the following methods are appropriate for minimizing the potential for groupthink EXCEPT : a. Ask each member to serve in the role of critical evaluator. b. If possible, have more than one group work on the same problem independently. c. Avoid asking questions and do not demand justifications from others. d. Discuss the potential negative consequences of any decision or action. e. Before finalizing the decision, give members a second chance to express doubts.

c. Avoid asking questions and do notdemand justifications from others.

Your textbook offers all of the following guidelines for making an effective apology EXCEPT a. Take responsibility for your actions with "I" statements. b. Clearly identify the behavior that was wrong. c. Explain why your actions are justified. d. Acknowledge how others might feel. e. Express regret.

c. Explain why your actions are justified.

The warrant in an argument answers the question: a. What makes you say that? b. What do you have to go on? c. How did you get there? d.Are there any exceptions? e. What conclusion or position do you advocate?

c. How did you get there?

Your group needs to come up with a 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 other members. Which decision-making method is the group using? a. the Functional Approach b. the Single Question Format c. brainstorming d. consensus seeking e. Nominal Group Technique

c. brainstorming

When a member is more concerned with his or her own goals than meeting the needs of the group, which conflict style is the member using? a. accommodation b. collaboration c. competition d. avoidance e. compromise

c. competition

The conflict style characterized by a "Give a little, get a little" approach is called. a. competition b. avoidance c. compromise d. collaboration e. accommodation

c. compromise

In their book, Decision Making Styles, Suzanne Scott and Reginald Bruce look at 5 decision-making styles. Groups members who say "If you think it's okay, then I'll do it" are most likely using the __________ decision-making style. a. rational b. intuitive c. dependent d. avoidant e. spontaneous

c. dependent

Problem solving occurs when a group a. reaches a conclusion. b. passes judgment on an issue under consideration. c. develops a plan for reducing or eliminating the harmful effects of a problem. d. chooses among alternatives. e. analyzes the history, causes, and effects of a problem.

c. develops a plan for reducing / eliminating harmful effects of a problem

"How many of our company employees hire a daycare provider to watch their children during the workday?" This group discussion question represents a question of a. policy. b. procedure. c. fact. d. conjecture. e. value.

c. fact

The major advantage and reason for using the DOT method is that it a. focuses on preparation, competence, and communication functions. b. requires members to analyze questions of fact, value, conjecture, and policy. c. helps reduce and refine a large number of suggestions into a manageable number of ideas. d. relies on the creativity of all members. e. helps avoid negative evaluation and criticism of ideas and solutions.

c. helps reduce and refine a large number of suggestions into a manageable number of ideas.

Which of the following is the stage of the creative problem solving process in which group members allow for a period of time to reflect on ideas in new ways? a. investigation b. imagination c. incubation d. insight e. interrogation

c. incubation

All of the following answers represent basic stages in the development of group creativity EXCEPT a. investigation. b. imagination. c. interpretation. d. incubation. e. insight.

c. interpretation.

"According to NORML (National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws), marijuana is a harmless drug that has no long-term side effects." What criticism should be made about this piece of evidence? a. It's not recent. b. It's not statistically valid. c. It's biased. d. It's not identified. e. It's not consistent.

c. it's biased

Trait Leadership Theory, also known as the "Great Man" theory, contends that a. democratic leaders are always best. b. charismatic leaders are always best. c. leaders are born, not made. d. leaders are made, not born. e. women cannot be effective leaders.

c. leaders are born, not made.

A Congressional debate on a bill to increase penalties for fraud committed by business CEOs is a question of a. fact. b. value. c. policy. d. procedure. e. conjecture.

c. policy

There are several problem-solving realities that can prevent a group from working effectively and ethically. For example, a strong and stubborn leader can lead group members off on tangents and irrelevant discussions that have nothing to do with the group's goal. In this particular case, ____________ will likely affect the outcome of every decision and problem the group confronts. a. politics b. pre-existing preferences c. power d. procedural paralysis e. polychronics

c. power

When presenting an argument, in which order should you use the following steps? a.summarize your argument, provide reasons, support your claim, state your claim b.support your claim, summarize your argument, state your claim, provide reasons c.state your claim, support your claim, provide reasons, summarize your argument d.provide reasons, summarize your argument, state your claim, support your claim e.state your claim, summarize your argument, provide reasons, support your claim

c. state your claim, support your claim, provide reasons, summarize your argument

When members of a student government council try to answer the question, "should student activities fees be raised?" They are primarily focusing on what type of conflict? a. affective b. collaborative c. substantive d. competitive e. procedural

c. substantive

The first 3 steps in the Standard Agenda format of group problem solving are a. problem identification, fact finding, solution evaluation and selection. b. problem identification, task clarification, solution implementation. c. task clarification, problem identification, fact finding. d. fact finding, problem identification, task clarification. e. fact finding, solution criteria, solution selection.

c. task clarification, problem identification, fact finding.

Which of the following statements best describes a highly argumentative group member? a. The member is not confrontational. b. The member has less influence in group decision making. c. The member is less likely to be persuaded by others. d. The member is less likely to be chosen as the group leader. e. all of the above

c. the member is less likely to be persuaded by others

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument explains why the evidence supports the claim? a. qualifier b. evidence c. warrant d. backing e. reservation

c. warrant

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument is represented in Part II of the following argument? I. Joan would be a good leader. / II. Good leaders are effective communicators. / III. Joan got an A in the communication course she took. a. claim b. evidence c. warrant d. backing e. reservation

c. warrant

In a collaborative setting group members agree to the following EXCEPT: a. we will listen to all points of view b. we will ask for facts and opinions c. we will acknowledge personal agendas d. we will be tough on issues e. we will be supportive of one another

c. we will acknowledge personal agendas

All of the following behaviors are recommended strategies for becoming an emergent group leader EXCEPT a. Talk early. b. Talk often. c. Know more about important topics. d. Avoid expressing your own opinion. e. Volunteer for meaningful roles.

d. Avoid expressing your own opinion.

Which of the following characteristics makes the Single Question Format different compared to the Standard Agenda? a. It focuses on decision making and creativity. b. It focuses on the competent performance of each problem-solving phase. c. It focuses on task clarification solution implementation. d. It focuses on goal clarity and cultivating a supportive communication climate. e. It focuses on seeking consensus and avoiding false consensus.

d. It focuses on goal clarity and cultivating a supportive communication climate.

According to Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness, which of the following situations is the best match for a relationship-motivated leader? a. There are good leader-member relationships, a clear task, and a lot of power. b. There are poor leader-member relationships, an unclear task, and little power. c. There are good leader-member relationships, a moderately clear task, and no legitimate power. d. There are moderately good leader-member relationships, a moderately clear task, and a moderate amount of power. e. None of the above

d. There are moderately good leader-member relationships, a moderately clear task, and a moderate amount of power.

All of the following guidelines help a group achieve consensus EXCEPT: a. Get everyone involved in the discussion. b. Welcome differences of opinion. c. Listen carefully to other members. d. Use techniques such as trading one decision for another. e. Don't be stubborn and argue only for your own position.

d. Use techniques such as trading one decision for another.

All of the following are considered guidelines for effective brainstorming EXCEPT a. Evaluate ideas only at the end. b. Post the ideas for all to see. c. Wait awhile for group members to think before starting the brainstorming. d. Avoid combining ideas. e. Do not praise other members' ideas as they're suggested.

d. avoid combining ideas

In their book, Decision Making Styles, Suzanne Scott and Reginald Bruce look at five decision making styles. Group members who say "I just can't deal with this right now" are most likely using the _______ decision-making style. a. rational b. intuitive c. dependent d. avoidant e. spontaneous

d. avoidant

The conflict style characterized by a "We win" approach is called. a. competition b. avoidance c. compromise d. collaboration e. accommodation

d. collaboration

Constructive conflict is characterized by each of the following EXCEPT: a. focus on issues b. respect for others c. supportiveness d. conflict avoidance e. flexibility

d. conflict avoidance

"Who will be the next student government president?" This discussion question represents a question of a. policy. b. procedure. c. fact. d. conjecture. e. value.

d. conjecture

"Sufism is not a sect of Islam, like Shiism or Shunnism, but rather the mystical sides of Islam: a personal, experiential approach to Allah, which contrasts with the more prescriptive, doctrinal approach of fundamentalism like the Taliban." What type of evidence is used in this example? a. definition b. illustration c. fact d. description e. statistic

d. description

Each of the following is considered a leadership competency EXCEPT: a. ability to think b. ability to act c. communication skills d. forcefulness e. self-awareness

d. forcefulness

Which of the following is the stage of the creative problem solving process in which group members recognize a breakthrough and work to build upon or improve an idea? a. investigation b. imagination c. incubation d. insight e. interrogation

d. insight

The president and chief executive of a virtual web space in which users can share comments claims that "The best innovations occur when you have networks of people with diverse backgrounds gathering around a problem." What type of evidence is used in this example? a. fact b. statistic c. illustration d. opinion e. example

d. opinion

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument is indicated by words in a claim such as "likely," "possibly," or "probably"? a. reservation b. evidence c. data d. qualifier e. warrant

d. qualifier

Consider using the Decreasing Options Technique (DOT) when a. the group is small, with no more than 7 members. b. members cannot generate many ideas or solutions. c. the group wants to hear from expert and influential members. d. the group wants to ensure equal opportunities for input by all members. e. the group has plenty of time to discuss multiple or controversial ideas.

d. the group wants to ensure equal opportunities for input by all members.

As a decision-making method, voting works best when a. a group is not pressed for time. b. an issue is highly controversial. c. a group is small enough to make vote counting easy. d. there is no other way to break a deadlock. e. the group usually uses voting to make decisions.

d. there is no other way to break a deadlock.

Argumentativeness is a a. claim supported by evidence and reasons for accepting it. b. process of reasoned interaction intended to help participants make the best decision in a given situation. c. decision based on listening to and analyzing arguments. d. willingness to argue controversial issues with others. e. form of debating in which a judge makes the final decision.

d. willingness to argue controversial issues with others.

A company's recycling task force 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. 5 b. 7 c. 8 d. 10 e. 15

e. 15

You should ask all of the following questions when trying to determine the objectivity or accuracy of evidence from an internet source EXCEPT: a. Is statistical data well labeled and easy to read? b. Are the sources of information available so you can verify their claims? c. Does it account for opposing points of view? d. Is the information free of grammatical, spelling, and typographical errors that could indicate a lack of quality control? e. Do you agree with the source's claims and point of view?

e. Do you agree with the source's claims and point of view?

Attribution Theory is useful in explaining the sources of group conflict. All of the following answers are examples of how attributions can prompt anger among group members EXCEPT: a. What other members do seems abnormal. b. What other members do seems unfair. c. What other members do seems to constrain what I want to do. d. What other members do seems intended to harm me or others. e. What other members do seems to reflect member needs.

e. What other members do seems to reflect member needs.

An argument is a. the thinking we use to analyze what we read, see, and hear in order to arrive at a justified conclusion. b. the way in which we use critical thinking to advocate proposals, examine competing ideas, and influence one another. c. a hostile confrontation between two or more people. d. a form of debating in which a judge makes the final decision. e. a claim supported by evidence and reasons for accepting it.

e. a claim supported by evidence and reasons for accepting it.

The conflict style characterized by an "I give in" approach is called. a. competition b. avoidance c. compromise d. collaboration e. accommodation

e. accommodation

In what way is Functional Theory different than the Standard Agenda method of problem solving? a. Competent performance of each function is more important than performing the function in an exact order. b. Functional Theory recognizes that group goals and unspoken assumptions can affect the choice of solutions. c. Functional Theory emphasizes the group's ability to recognize and understand both the pros and cons when considering a solution. d. Communication is the instrument used, with varying degrees of success, to reach decisions and generate solutions. e. All of the above.

e. all of the above

Voting works best when a. a group is pressed for time. b. the issue is not highly controversial. c. a group is too large for any other method. d. there are no other alternatives to break a deadlock. e.All of the above.

e. all of the above

Which of the following answers is an example of the kind of evidence you could use in an argument? a. facts and opinions b. definitions and descriptions c. examples and illustrations d. statistics e. all of the above

e. all of the above

All of the following answers are characteristic of groupthink EXCEPT a. overconfidence. b. discounting of warnings. c. stereotyping of outsiders. d. mindguarding. e. critically evaluating options.

e. critically evaluating options.

when designated leaders are plucked from a group in order to lead, they should a. start out by making strong decisions to solve problems. b. avoid discussing their leadership concerns with group members until they have established referent power. c. dramatically change their behavior with members who were once their friends and colleagues in the group. d. begin by using reward and coercive power to establish their new position. e. discuss ground rules for interaction while assuring group members of continued friendship.

e. discuss ground rules for interaction while assuring group members of continued friendship.

The Wings of Freedom tour includes 3 famous World War II vintage airplanes: a B-17 Flying Fortress, a B-24 Liberator, and a North American P-51. What type of evidence is used in this example? a. definition b. opinion c. statistic d. illustration e. example

e. example

The Functional Theory approach to problem solving focuses on a. giving group members a chance to hear and understand the opinions and needs of others. b. planning and coordinating the many steps needed to carry out a solution or agreed upon action. c. allowing ideas to be generated by individuals working alone rather than emerging from group interaction. d. generating as many ideas as possible in a short period of time. e. preparation, competence, and communication.

e. preparation, competence, and communication.

When members of a group disagree over the method or process the group is using to achieve its goal they are experiencing what type of conflict? a. affective b. collaborative c. substantive d. competitive e. procedural

e. procedural

Group members who say "Let's do it now and worry about the consequences later" are most likely using the _________ decision-making style. a. rational b. intuitive c. dependent d. avoidant e. spontaneous

e. spontaneous

"Is it appropriate for parents to bring their children to work when they can't get a babysitter or their daycare center closes for a day?" This group discussion question represents a question of a. policy. b. procedure. c. fact. d. conjecture. e. value.

e. value

If "task-motivated" describes your leadership style, Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness predicts that you will be least successful when a. the group's task is highly structured. b. there are poor leader-member relationships. c. you have a great deal of reward, coercive, and legitimate power. d. you have no power. e. you have a moderate degree of power and task structure.

e. you have a moderate degree of power and task structure.