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Groups are better problem solvers than individuals because: |
| | A) | groups have access to more information than individuals do |
| | B) | groups can better identify flaws and biases in group members' thinking |
| | C) | group members are more likely to work harder and effectively in carrying out solutions |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The term grouphate refers to: |
| | A) | a group rendered ineffective because individual members hate each other |
| | B) | a group rendered ineffective because individual members hate management |
| | C) | the antipathy or aversion many people feel toward working in groups |
| | D) | the fear many people feel of not being able to contribute enough in group situations |
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The success of groups relates mainly to an individual's motivation to: |
| | A) | contribute collaboratively with others |
| | B) | satisfy one's own individual needs |
| | C) | contribute to management's goals for a team |
| | D) | solve problems |
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The term group refers to: |
| | A) | people who are interacting face-to-face |
| | B) | people who are interacting in one place together |
| | C) | people who are able to verbally discuss problem solving |
| | D) | people who are interacting with one another in such a way that each person influences and is influenced by each other |
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The focus of this textbook is on the small group, which can be defined as: |
| | A) | a dyad |
| | B) | any grouping of people, no matter the number, brought together for problem solving |
| | C) | a group small enough that each member is aware of and able to recall each group member and recognize each group member's role |
| | D) | all of the above |
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A key feature of a group is an interdependent goal, which means: |
| | A) | all group members succeed or fail together in the accomplishment of the group's purpose |
| | B) | an individual group member succeeds or fails in terms of his or her contributions to the group |
| | C) | group members succeed or fail in terms of both individual contributions as well as the accomplishment of the group's goal |
| | D) | group members succeed or fail together with management in the accomplishment of the group's goal |
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When a small group of people talk with each other for the purpose of achieving some interdependent goal, this is referred to as: |
| | A) | interdependent goal communication |
| | B) | small group discussion |
| | C) | grouphate, when individuals in the group refuse to enter into the discussion |
| | D) | conflict resolution |
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of small group discussion? |
| | A) | The number of people in the group is small enough for each to be aware of and have some reaction to each other. |
| | B) | The group has a mutually interdependent purpose. |
| | C) | Each person in the group has a sense of belonging. |
| | D) | Interaction within the group involves verbal communications only. |
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The two major categories of small groups are: |
| | A) | primary and secondary groups |
| | B) | inclusionary and exclusionary groups |
| | C) | personal growth and learning groups |
| | D) | problem-solving groups and committees |
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A nuclear family, roommates, and your virtual group of friends are examples of a: |
| | A) | committee |
| | B) | secondary group |
| | C) | primary group |
| | D) | personal growth group |
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Which type of group enables members to participate in an activity, both for the sake of doing the activity and for the affiliation provided by doing the activity with others? |
| | A) | activity groups |
| | B) | learning groups |
| | C) | ad hoc committees |
| | D) | quality control circles |
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Programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon, mutual support groups like gay or women's rights groups and outpatient groups for people with personal adjustment problems represent which type of group? |
| | A) | activity groups |
| | B) | learning groups |
| | C) | problem-solving groups |
| | D) | personal growth groups |
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Which of the following is not a type of committee? |
| | A) | ad hoc |
| | B) | standing |
| | C) | quality control |
| | D) | all of the above are types of committees |
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When a group is composed of members who represent the interests of two or more other groups, it is called a(n): |
| | A) | ad hoc committee |
| | B) | conference committee |
| | C) | standing committee |
| | D) | executive committee |
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Ethics refer to: |
| | A) | binding regulations regarding professional conduct |
| | B) | a term used in the legal profession to distinguish appropriate conduct from law |
| | C) | a term used in the medical profession to guide decision-making practices |
| | D) | rules or standards for right conduct or practice |
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Which ethical principles guide group member behavior? |
| | A) | Members should be willing to speak and should not prevent others from speaking. |
| | B) | Members should support diversity within the group. |
| | C) | Members should conduct themselves honestly. |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Which best describes the role of group's participant-observer? |
| | A) | a group member who observes, evaluates and assesses how the group is functioning |
| | B) | a person outside of the group who monitors the progress of a group |
| | C) | any member of the group that supplies information but has little understanding of group processes |
| | D) | a member of the group that evaluates and assesses the functioning of a group but who does not engage in actual group work |
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Social loafers are: |
| | A) | authority figures in an organization who have little understanding of its employees |
| | B) | people with high status in a community who do little to improve community problems |
| | C) | authority figures in a community who have little understanding of lower status people and their problems |
| | D) | group members who watch and listen but contribute little to the group and let the rest of the members carry the workload |
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To be a valuable member of a group, you need: |
| | A) | a participant-observer focus |
| | B) | information regarding the group's task |
| | C) | to conduct yourself in an ethical manner |
| | D) | all of the above |
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A group member who supplies essential skills, ideas, procedural suggestions, and interpersonal communication skills when needed is called a: |
| | A) | consultant |
| | B) | participant-observer |
| | C) | group leader |
| | D) | expert |
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