Human Communication 1100 Test 1 Revel Questions
10.3 for their study group, Jeffrey usually leads the discussion and Thomas takes notes for the group. Jeffrey and Thomas are both performing_____roles. a individual b task c initiator d relational
b
10.3 which of the following roles tends to undermine the group process and sense of cohesion? a recorder b dominator c standard setter d evaluator critic
b
10.4 ___ leaders empower their followers to develop their full potential and work beyond standard expectations. a laissez faire b transformational c authroitarian d charismatic
b
10.4 ____thoery suggest that any group member can supply the behaviors needed in a group at any time a transformational leadership b functional c style d trait
b
10.4 in sociology class, jerrad must assess and clarify current world leaders as an authotitarian, democratic, or laissez-faire. Jerrad is asked to apply the ___ of leadership. a functional theory b style thoery c servant leadership theory d trait theory
b
10.3 in a small group, which type of roles often involve seeking, processing, and evaluating information? a social roles b relational roles c task roles d individual roles
c
10 Review The professor said that a group of five people waiting in line to eat at a hotdog stand does not constitute small group communication. Why is this true? a They do not feel connected to each other in any way. b They are not speaking to one another. c They all have different reasons for being in line. d There are not enough people in the line.
a
10 review Cultural diversity in small group communication shows that people from collectivist countries are most concerned with _____. a maintaining harmony within the group b allowing competition to foster c promoting individual views d establishing the identity of individuals
a
10 review Kendall likes the members of her work team because they all trust each other and know everyone will do their part to get a task done. In other words, her work team has achieved _____. a cohesion b groupthink c complacency d diversion
a
10 review Miranda is the department manager and she encourages all of her employees to come to her with ideas and innovative ways to improve how the department functions. She also encourages her employees to be supportive of each other. Miranda has a(n) _____ leadership style. a transformational b laissez-faire c authoritarian d democratic
a
10 review Nadia tried to bring harmony back to the group when she said she could understand both Lydia's view and Jason's opposing view. What type of role is Nadia playing in this group? a relational b recorder c blocker d task
a
10.1 A social group's general purpose is to______, while a work group's general purpose is to ________. a. enjoy each other's company; solve problems or achieve goals b. achieve goals; solve problems c. solve problems; increase member cohesion and support d. meet romantic partners; meet friends
a
10.1 as referenced in the text, organizations tend to hire and promote those who have proven _______ a they can work well with others b they never need assistance from others c they prefer serving in individual roles in group work d they tend to become a dominator
a
10.2 at least __ people are needed to constitute a small group a 3 b 4 c 5 d 2
a
10.5 during which stage of the dewey sequence of problem solving is brainstorming most appropriate? a step 3:identify alternative solutions b step 4: evaluate proposed solutions c step 1: define and delineate the problem d step 2: analyze the problem
a
10.5 when analysis paralysis occurs, it prevents a group from ___. a moving toward a solution b selecting a leader c resolving interpersonal conflicts d forming to solve a problem
a
10.6 the senior class formally elected albert to be its president. Albert's authority to make decisions on behalf of the class is an example of ___ power. a legitimate b derived c hidden d coercive
a
10.7 practicing truthfulness in group communication means ___ a being accurate and avoiding exaggeration b disregarding confidentiality in lieu of disclosure c telling the truth no matter what d revealing any bias or stereotypes you may hold
a
10.7 you have failed to properly contribute to your group project and the deadline is here. What is the most ethical action to take? a take responsibility for your own inaction b loudly praise the members who did the work c copy a similar project d lie low
a
10 Review What does the text indicate is an advantage of working in a small group? a It can lead to excessive closeness. b It promotes critical thinking. c It is time-consuming. d It allows groupthink.
b
10 review Jerome, Adrian, and Whitney have decided to do their class project on intimate partner violence. They want to create a message for college-aged men and women about what partner abuse is. Now they need to know what their audience thinks and knows about the topic and how frequently violence occurs. They are in which stage of the Dewey sequence of problem solving? a choose the best solution b analyze the problem c define and delineate the problem d identify alternative solutions
b
10 review Manuel walks into his business meeting with three other colleagues. They are all chatting about the weekend and sipping coffee. At 9:00 a.m., Manuel jumps up and says, "Good morning everyone, let's get started. I think we should begin by looking at last quarter's reports." Manuel is taking on which type of group role? a individual b task c social d relational
b
10 review Rather than assign a leader, the study group decided that they would all be responsible for all facets of the presentation. What type of leadership does this represent? a charismatic b collaborative c transformational d authoritarian
b
10 review _____ theory suggests that leaders are born with natural communication skills, personality characteristics, and/or physical characteristics that enable them to be better leaders. a Functional b Trait c Shared d Style
b
10.1 The distaste and aversion that people feel toward working in groups is ____ a. group cohesion b. grouphate c. groupthink d. communication anxiety
b
10.1 research indicates that one strategic advantage of groups is that a they bring out the best qualities in all participants b they typically make higher quality decisions than those working alone c they make faster decisions than those working alone d they strongly encourage divergent opinions
b
10.4 the two essential elements in scholar Richard Daft's definition of leadership are the idea of an influence relationship and _____ a the traits to garner admiration b the intention to change c the force to retain the status quo d the ability to maintain order
b
10.5 which of the following communication practices is related to better decision-making outcomes for a small group? a authoritative leadership b equal participation by members c suppressing conflict among members d majority rules decision-making style
b
10.6 a cultural preference for individualism or collectivism has a marked impact on the discussion methods by which a group accomplishes its tasks, also referred to as_________. a group structure b group processes c group leadership d group enjoyment
b
10.6 decades of research shows that culturally diverse decision-making groups are usually more ___ than homogeneous groups a divisive b innovative c enjoyable d ineffective
b
10.6 in order to increase efficacy in diverse groups, it is suggested that members focus on _____. a choosing an inoffensive leader b the goal of the group c the differences among the members d individual rather than task roles
b
10.6 which type of identifiers are related to demographic diversity? a indulgence and restraint b age, gender, ethnicity, and race c long term and short term orientation d individualism and collectivism
b
10.5 when nina and other local residents meet for the first time to discuss a proposed community center, they are in the _ phase of the decision making process. a emergence b reinforcement c orientation d conflict
c
10.7 ciara was assigned a semester long class project, and the professor cautioned them to maintain open channels of communication to improve the groups success rate. what is the best way ciara can follow her professor's advice? a work at strengthening the group's interpersonal relationships b be accurate and avoid exaggeration when describing her contribution or abilities c maintain contact with other group members, contact them when needed, and respond in a timely manner d share all information with other group members, even confidential
c
10 review There are two unique characteristics of a virtual team: (1) they communicate electronically more so than face-to-face and (2) _____. a they are more cohesive than teams that meet face-to-face b they typically speak different languages c they are geographically dispersed d they do not receive feedback from other group members
c
10.2 as it relates to small group communication, which of the following is direclty related to group productivity and increased team performance? a having the fewest number of people possible for a small group b ensuring that the group has multiple goals c making sure the group has a clear purpose d utilizing a virtual meeting setting
c
10.2 each member of a successful work group should feel a sense of _ in order for the group to function as it should. a independence b domination c interdependence d personal closeness
c
10.3 ____ describe the shared expectations group members have regarding each individual's communication behavior n the group a leadership behaviors b group purposes c group roles d individual roles
c
10.8 Adopting an interdependent attitude in group communication situations includes _____. a developing a "me" orientation b focusing on personal ambition, needs, and wants c working toward collaborative communication d emphasizing individualism
c
10.8 _____ occurs when team members trust each other and is important for task accomplishment. a Conflict b Brainstorming c Cohesion d Groupthink
c
in the __ phase of the decision making process, the group has worked through primary and secondary tension and members act cooperatively. a orientation b conflict c emergence d reinforcement
c
10 Review Every time Juanita is assigned a group project for school, she ends up doing all of the work because the other people in the group are somehow unavailable. As a result, she really dislikes group work in general and prefers to do assignments on her own. Juanita is experiencing _____. a ethnocentrism b groupthink c multiculturalism d grouphate
d
10 review During the _____ phase of the decision-making process, members of the group reach consensus and the decision solidifies. a orientation b emergence c conflict d reinforcement
d
10 review Even though she has three exams next week, Asha knows she also has to do her share of the group project or it wouldn't be fair to the rest of the group. Asha is demonstrating _____ ethics. a primary b functional c transformational d relational
d
10 review Which of these groups is experiencing groupthink? a Carson knows it is always better to work in a group than to work alone. b Mallory suggested that everyone in the group take out a sheet of paper and write down every idea that came into their thoughts. c Rob is the leader of the group but encourages all the group members to participate in the final decision. d Rather than voice her disagreement, Jessica went along with what everyone else wanted to do.
d
10.1 when group participation leads to too much closeness and agreement among team members, what disadvantage can result a group members dominate or withdraw b decision made more slowly c satisfaction is lowered d premature decision-making
d
10.2 Most small groups are not successful without ___ a a number of interrelated goals b the leadership of all members c the ability to experience conflict d the positive contribution of all members
d
10.2 which of the following best meets the texts description of a small group a a group of people standing in line at a bank b two friends who are talking about their vacation plans c the spectators at a golf tourney d three coworkers who are developing a sales presentation
d
10.3 after twomembers of the group kept arguing for some time, Dharma said, "you both make good ppints, but why dont we hear from somebody else now?" in this instnace, Dharma is acting which type of group role? a observer b individual c task d relational
d
10.4 Trait theory suggests that a leadership behaviors can be learned b leadership style determines success c leaders emerge out of circumstances d leaders are born
d
10.7 Equal participation, buy in, and establishing trust are examples of _____ which demonstrate commitment to the group a authentic communication b inclusive language c task roles d relational ethics
d
10.7 which of the following behaviors reflects a desire for authentic and ethical communication in a small group a striving for total disclosure b employing a good management time c attending group meetings faithfully d using language that is inclusive
d
10.8 Maribelle leads a diverse group of parents who are organizing a school fundraiser. As the meeting begins, she reminds everyone about a common commitment to their children and their shared experiences on another project. Maribelle is working to _____. a develop an individualistic orientation b acknowledge individual achievements within the group c eliminate all conflict d build cohesion and trust
d