Business Communication - Chp. 3 SmartBook

Which of the following statements are true of teams?

1. Some teams are formal and permanent. 2. Teams perform better when they communicate effectively.

In order to make sure that action items are completed, which of the following are often included in the meeting minutes?

1. The date by which each action item must be completed 2. The names of the people responsible for each action item

What are some benefits of online meetings?

1. They allow collaboration from people in different locations. 2. They are convenient. 3. They are efficient.

Which of the following are true about ineffective meetings?

1. They may form divisions between team members. 2. They are generally a waste of time.

What are some situations during online meetings that require the meeting facilitator to demonstrate understanding for the participants?

1. a participant's pet may enter the background 2. a participant's child may begin crying 3. a participant may have an intermittent internet connection

What are effective methods short-term teams use to quickly develop trust?

1. getting to know each other 2. committing to collaborating and working independently 3. setting up a deliverable schedule and frequently evaluating performance 4. holding a launch meeting

Which of the following are true about effective meetings?

They help teams organize their efforts. They can help teams work more productively.

How can short-term teams best avoid the danger of not exploring all options?

having an effective launch meeting

Which of the following is the biggest barrier to team effectiveness according to business professionals?

ineffective communication

Setting up an effective nonroutine meeting begins with

planning

True or false: It is more likely that your meeting objectives will be met if the meeting is well-planned.

true