Unit 18 - Speaking In and For Groups

Reflective thinking in group settings allow for intellectual decisions based on... 1 - Defining a problem and using concepts based in logic to select the best solution. 2 - Comparing the strengths and weaknesses of the group to select the best solution. 3 - Comparing and contrasting group members' interpretations of the project experience to select the best solution. 4 - Assessing the competencies and assumptions of the individuals to select the best solution.

1 - Defining a problem and using concepts based in logic to select the best solution.

This type of debate focuses on not only logical, but research based arguments. 1 - Public Forum 2 - Oral Report 3 - Symposium 4 - Panel Discussion

1 - Public Forum

Which of the following best describes a symposium? 1 - A debate conducted by teams of two people alternating speeches for their side. 2 - A collection of individual presentations covering a broad topic. 3 - A format in which the presenters talk to each other in addition to the audience. 4 - An individual presentation by a designated leader of a group's thoughts and findings on a topic.

2 - A collection of individual presentations covering a broad topic.

What answer best describes putting forth less effort as a member of a group than they would as an individual. 1 - Lazy 2 - Social loafing 3 - Continuum 4 - Leadership

2 - Social loafing

What is the primary role of the Devil's Advocate? 1 - To track both positive and negative outcomes of meetings and projects. This individual can solicit input from other members. By documenting what everyone thinks went well and why and what did not go well and why, can keep a team productive by not repeating past mistakes. 2 - To make the group embrace conflict and different points of view by bringing up alternatives or objections, making the team more objective. 3 - To quickly get a team up to date with past notes so little time is wasted remembering where you left off. 4 - To keep the team focused, mediate conflicts, and ensure that individuals are held accountable.

2 - To make the group embrace conflict and different points of view by bringing up alternatives or objections, making the team more objective.

our 10th grade history teacher has assigned groups for the class, each group is responsible for researching transportation in South Africa and the most cost effective way to travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Your group has equally made decisions on which form of transportation to research and report back on. This being the scenario, the type of leader that seems to be leading this group is which of the following? 1 - Authoritarian Leader 2 - A Laissez-faire Leader 3 - A Democratic Leader 4 - A Dictator

3 - A Democratic Leader

What is the difference between a public forum and a debate? 1 - There is no difference. 2 - A public forum encourages individuals to interrupt each other. 3 - A public forum is conducted by teams of two people alternating speeches for their side, either affirming or negating their topic. 4 - A public forum does not use research based arguments.

3 - A public forum is conducted by teams of two people alternating speeches for their side, either affirming or negating their topic.

While there are often different roles in a group what should every member be responsible for? 1 - Brain storming 2 - Providing experience and knowledge. 3 - All of these answers. 4 - Problem Solving

3 - All of these answers.

Which of the following is one of the action processes? 1 - Identify and resolve disputes. 2 - Formulate an approach to achieving the goals and mission. 3 - Assure that roles and responsibilities are being fulfilled. 4 - Motivate and build confidence, while maintaining high member performance.

3 - Assure that roles and responsibilities are being fulfilled.

The leader in your group that needs to track both positive and negative outcomes of meetings and projects, as well as solicit input from other members is known as which of the following? 1 - Note Taker 2 - Scribe 3 - Lessons Learned Tracker 4 - Secretary

3 - Lessons Learned Tracker

Which of the following uses the scientific method to make a decision? 1 - Symposiums 2 - Recollection 3 - Reflective Thinking 4 - Science Projects

3 - Reflective Thinking

Which of these answers are examples of leadership styles? 1 - Laissez-faire 2 - Democratic 3 - Authoritarian 4 - All of these answers.

4 - All of these answers.

Which of these answers is an example of a typical roles in a group? 1 - Lessons Learned tracker 2 - Devil's Advocate 3 - Note taker or scribe 4 - All of these answers.

4 - All of these answers.

A well-known company is disorganized, with no vision or comprehensive business goals. This company would best benefit from which type of leadership? 1 - Laissez-faire leadership 2 - Democratic leadership 3 - Visionary leadership 4 - Authoritarian leadership

4 - Authoritarian leadership

Who should act as the leader during Q&A? 1 - The person who had the topic that the question relates to. 2 - Any team member. 3 - The person who gave the conclusion prior to the Q&A time. 4 - The person who speaks first.

4 - The person who speaks first.