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The pattern of values, beliefs, norms, and behaviors that are shared by group members and that shape a group's individual "personality" is referred to as a: |
| | A) | culture |
| | B) | co-culture |
| | C) | group culture |
| | D) | groupthink |
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The theory that explains how social systems become produced and reproduced over time and space is called: |
| | A) | systems theory |
| | B) | structuration |
| | C) | social theory |
| | D) | communication theory |
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Structuration, when applied to the dynamics of small groups, refers to: |
| | A) | how individuals form a small group, and how norms and rules ultimately shape members' behaviors |
| | B) | how individuals establish and maintain leadership in small groups |
| | C) | how individuals structure a system and rules and regulations to guide in the task-oriented aspects of the group |
| | D) | all of the above |
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When it is said that although there may be unpleasant consequences for group members who do not follow the group's rules, there is no law, what assumption of structuration theory is being applied? |
| | A) | Group creation is a process; the group not only creates itself initially but also continuously re-creates itself. |
| | B) | People have free will; they can choose to follow the rules of the group or they can choose not to. |
| | C) | The behavior of group members is constrained by such things as the general rules of the society in which they live, the structures of the particular group in which they find themselves, and the behavior of other group members. |
| | D) | all of the above |
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In structuration theory, what is it that creates group rules in the first place? |
| | A) | the organization that establishes the structure of the group |
| | B) | the leadership that emerges within the group |
| | C) | task-oriented members who find structure the most effective for accomplishing group goals |
| | D) | communication among group members |
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What theory explains how the structures of computer technology get used during small group decision-making when group decision support systems are used? |
| | A) | structuration theory |
| | B) | systems theory |
| | C) | adaptive structuration theory |
| | D) | communications theory |
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What is GDSS? |
| | A) | group decision support systems |
| | B) | group dynamics structuration systems |
| | C) | group decision-making structure and sourcing |
| | D) | group dynamics sourcing and solidarity |
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Which of the following factors will influence the types of structures groups create? |
| | A) | member characteristics and preferences |
| | B) | the nature of the group's task |
| | C) | the interplay between important values |
| | D) | all of the above |
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One of the first issues a group must address is how it will manage the ___________ that is/are a normal part of the group's development. |
| | A) | leadership selection |
| | B) | interpersonal tensions |
| | C) | goal establishment |
| | D) | ability to adapt |
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Group tension comes in two types. They are: |
| | A) | internal and external |
| | B) | interpersonal and intrapersonal |
| | C) | primary and secondary |
| | D) | group and environmental |
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Which of the following types of tensions show such symptoms as extreme politeness, apparent boredom, yawning and sighing, lots of long pauses, and tentative statements uttered in soft tones? |
| | A) | primary |
| | B) | secondary |
| | C) | group |
| | D) | interpersonal |
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What can be done to reduce a group's primary tension? |
| | A) | establish clear lines of communication among members |
| | B) | establish clear roles among members |
| | C) | take the time for members to get acquainted |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Secondary tension is work-related tension that results from: |
| | A) | the differences among members regarding how to establish leadership |
| | B) | the differences of opinion among members as they seek to accomplishing their task |
| | C) | the differences of opinion among members regarding communication throughout the environment |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Members of a group attempt to work out the kinds of relationships they will have with each other during what phase of the group's development? |
| | A) | formation phase |
| | B) | production phase |
| | C) | socialization phase |
| | D) | exit phase |
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When the group has reached socio-emotional maturity, which types of behaviors will predominate? |
| | A) | interpersonal behaviors |
| | B) | intrapersonal behaviors |
| | C) | task behaviors |
| | D) | relational behaviors |
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The reciprocal process of social influence and change, in which both newcomers and/or established members and the group adjust to one another, is referred to as: |
| | A) | relational theory |
| | B) | uncertainty reduction |
| | C) | socialization phase |
| | D) | group socialization |
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Which phase of group socializational is characterized by a member's full integration into the group and its structures? |
| | A) | the assimilation phase |
| | B) | the encounter phase |
| | C) | the anticipatory phase |
| | D) | the exit phase |
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Which of the following are formalized guidelines for behavior that may be written down and taken into the group as an input variable? |
| | A) | norms |
| | B) | rules |
| | C) | guidelines |
| | D) | ethics |
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Which of the following helps to reinforce group norms? |
| | A) | peer pressure |
| | B) | strong group cohesiveness |
| | C) | conformity |
| | D) | strong group leadership |
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The cluster of behaviors performed by a member and the overall functions those behaviors perform for the group is referred to as a: |
| | A) | behavior |
| | B) | role |
| | C) | behavior function |
| | D) | role structure |
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