Question 1

The organizational setting can enhance group interaction through

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A)  rules and procedures.
B)  organization structure.
C)  goals and reward systems.
D)  decision-making processes.
E)  all of these.

Question 2

The audience at an Oprah Winfrey talk show is an example of a(n)  ____ group.

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A)  special project
B)  command
C)  task
D)  friendship
E)  interest

Question 3

A heterogeneous group is more likely to be productive when the task is complex, requires a collective effort, and demands creativity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following are features of group discussion that contribute to group polarization EXCEPT

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A)  group members could take an extreme view of an opinion.
B)  task uncertainty can be impacted by the decision.
C)  persuasive arguments can encourage polarization.
D)  members may feel they are not individually responsible.
E)  members will accept a more radical decision from their own.

Question 5

Group composition is

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A)  the sum of the activities of individuals.
B)  a set of expected behaviors associated with a position.
C)  usually described in terms of the homogeneity or heterogeneity of group members.
D)  two or more people interacting with and influencing each other.
E)  expected behavior or behavioral patterns.

Question 6

The Delphi technique is a method of systematically ________ for use in developing forecasts.

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Question 7

A group of department managers who meet periodically to establish corporate policy is an example of which type of group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Special project
B)  Friendship
C)  Task
D)  Interest
E)  Command

Question 8

Match the following:
-nominal group technique

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A)  informal and relatively temporary
B)  the degree of similarity or difference among group members
C)  two or more people who interact
D)  agree on individual and group goals
E)  members don't meet face to faceF) new product development groupG) similarity among membersH) mutual acceptanceI) formed by an organizationJ) symptom of groupthinkK) standard of expected behaviorL) formal and relatively permanentM) concern for unanimous decisionsN) members vote privatelyO) permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationshipsP) established by its membersQ) work less in group than aloneR) force keeping members togetherS) no evaluation of ideasT) tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme

Question 9

Match the following:
-homogeneity

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A)  informal and relatively temporary
B)  the degree of similarity or difference among group members
C)  two or more people who interact
D)  agree on individual and group goals
E)  members don't meet face to faceF) new product development groupG) similarity among membersH) mutual acceptanceI) formed by an organizationJ) symptom of groupthinkK) standard of expected behaviorL) formal and relatively permanentM) concern for unanimous decisionsN) members vote privatelyO) permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationshipsP) established by its membersQ) work less in group than aloneR) force keeping members togetherS) no evaluation of ideasT) tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a stage of group development?

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A)  Control and organization
B)  Motivation and productivity
C)  Mutual acceptance
D)  Communication and decision making
E)  Leadership and norm making

Question 11

Phase three in the general model of group dynamics implies that a mature group has been formed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_________ groups are relatively permanent collections of employees from the same level in the organization who meet on a regular basis.

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The answer of _________ groups are relatively permanent collections of...

Question 13

Describe the relationship between group composition and performance.

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The relationship between group compositi...

Question 14

Getting to know one another is part of the mutual acceptance stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the primary conditions that foster the development of groupthink, and outline at least four symptoms of a group in which groupthink has taken hold.

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Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon...

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of norms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norms help the group avoid embarrassing situations.
B)  Norms simplify the behaviors of the group members.
C)  Norms help the group survive.
D)  Norms regulate group members' thoughts and feelings.
E)  Norms express the central values of the group.

Question 17

A group is ________ if the members are different in one or several ways that are critical to the work.

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The answer of A group is ________ if the members...

Question 18

Groups productivity depends on successful growth at each stage of the group development process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following are true regarding social loafing EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it is often a problem in very small groups.
B)  how much of a problem social loafing depends in part on the nature of the task.
C)  it often results from the assumption that other members will pick up the slack.
D)  some members put forth less effort in a group.
E)  the amount of social loafing depends in part on the group leader's awareness of it.

Question 20

Match the following:
-initial stage of group development

Accepted Answer

A)  informal and relatively temporary
B)  the degree of similarity or difference among group members
C)  two or more people who interact
D)  agree on individual and group goals
E)  members don't meet face to faceF) new product development groupG) similarity among membersH) mutual acceptanceI) formed by an organizationJ) symptom of groupthinkK) standard of expected behaviorL) formal and relatively permanentM) concern for unanimous decisionsN) members vote privatelyO) permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationshipsP) established by its membersQ) work less in group than aloneR) force keeping members togetherS) no evaluation of ideasT) tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extreme

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The organizational setting can enhance group interaction through

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Getting to know one another is part of the mutual acceptance stage of group development.

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All of the following are features of group discussion that contribute to group polarization EXCEPT

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Discuss the primary conditions that foster the development of groupthink, and outline at least four symptoms of a group in which groupthink has taken hold.

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_________ groups are relatively permanent collections of employees from the same level in the organization who meet on a regular basis.

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Which of the following is NOT a stage of group development?

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The audience at an Oprah Winfrey talk show is an example of a(n) ____ group.

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All of the following are true regarding social loafing EXCEPT

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Groups productivity depends on successful growth at each stage of the group development process.

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Match the following: -nominal group technique

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Match the following: -homogeneity

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Phase three in the general model of group dynamics implies that a mature group has been formed.

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A group of department managers who meet periodically to establish corporate policy is an example of which type of group?

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The Delphi technique is a method of systematically ________ for use in developing forecasts.

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