Effective Group Work

*Which of the following is not a question your group might ask while analyzing the problem? a. Which is the most viable solution? b. How long has this problem existed? c. What are the criteria for our solution? d. What are the limitations?

a. Which is the most viable solution?

All of the following are characteristics of an effective group member, except: a. Develops leadership-oriented structure b. Identifies clear goals c. Gathers and uses information effectively d. Develops a variety of viable options.

a. Develops leadership-oriented structure

All of the following are characteristics of an effective group member, except: a. Develops leadership-oriented structure b. Identifies clear goals c. Gathers and uses information effectively d. Develops a variety of viable options.

a. Develops leadership-oriented structure

All of the following are necessary for being an effective team member, except: a. Only assert your own ideas. b. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! c. Don't blame others. d. Listen actively.

a. Only assert your own ideas.

Which of the following is not something your group might do while trying to select the best solution? a. look at the problem from every angle b. vote, rank, rate c. build consensus d. compromise

a. look at the problem from every angle

You are the group leader and your group is trying to come up with solutions to the problem your teacher has assigned. Kaleel is very vocal and insists that his idea is the best. The others are becoming frustrated. What should you do? a. Kick Kaleel out of the group b. Go tell your teacher that Kaleel is not cooperating. c. Have each member rate all the ideas and use the one most people like best. d. Agree to use Kaleel's idea in order to keep peace in the group.

c. Have each member rate all the ideas and use the one most people like best.

_____________________ entails organizing group activities to encourage the group to take action and get things done. a. reaction-oriented structure b. detail-oriented structure c. action-oriented structure d. group-oriented structure

c. action-oriented structure

*Which of the following is not a part of taking action? a. assigning roles b. following through c. brainstorming d. All of the above are parts of taking action.

c. brainstorming

Your science teacher assigns you to complete a presentation on DNA with a group of fellow students. The project requires writing, drawing, presenting, and creating a model. Your group understands its goal, what should your group focus on now? a. complete research on DNA and identify goals b. brainstorm ideas for presentation and vote c. discover group member skills and assign roles d. none of the above

c. discover group member skills and assign roles

It is important for your group to develop a ___________ of viable options. a. lot b. bunch c. list d. variety

d. variety