Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions

1		The correct elements and their typical order for group development are:
			A)	grouping, brainstorming, achieving synergy, dissolving.
			B)	forming, storming, norming, performing.
			C)	forming, norming, performing, termination.
			D)	role assumption, task assumption, results rendering, group disbanding.
			E)	forming, storming, norming, performing, termination.
2		Communication overload in a group refers to each of the following except which of the following?
			A)	Too much communication.
			B)	A single member sending all messages.
			C)	Communication from too many sources.
			D)	Communication messages that are too complex.
			E)	Messages that may compete or conflict.
3		The interaction patterns between and among group members are:
			A)	norm development.
			B)	communication overload.
			C)	norming.
			D)	group socialization.
			E)	a group's communication network.
4		The role of the group member who constructively criticizes ideas brought before the group is the:
			A)	orienter/clarifier.
			B)	leader.
			C)	critical advisor.
			D)	observer/commentator.
			E)	dominator.
5		Which of the following is not true about formal group member roles?
			A)	Formal roles are always assigned.
			B)	Members are always elected to formal roles.
			C)	Formal roles can emerge from group member interaction.
			D)	Groups usually need three formal roles-leader, secretary/recorder, critical advisor.
			E)	Formal roles are implicit and sanctioned by other group members only through interaction.
6		Explicitly stating rules of conduct in a group helps avoid which two of the following?
			A)	The difficulty of confronting a member whose behavior is detrimental to the group.
			B)	Overruling a leader who becomes ineffective.
			C)	The development of destructive group cycles.
			D)	Both a and b.
			E)	Both a and c.
7		A group's leader:
			A)	is always the first role filled in the group.
			B)	can emerge from the group's interaction, or be elected or assigned to the position.
			C)	should be a shared role with many members taking responsibility without distinguishing responsibilities.
			D)	does not do work for the group--he or she just assigns it.
			E)	always assigns the roles of the secretary/recorder and critical advisor.
8		Group norms can be developed from:
			A)	your past experiences.
			B)	the expectations of others.
			C)	the past experiences of others.
			D)	interaction with others.
			E)	All of the above.
9		Which of the following is NOT true about membership changes in a group?
			A)	Membership changes can impact the knowledge bank of the group.
			B)	The frequency of membership changes reflects on the stability of the group.
			C)	The reasons for membership changes can influence the impact of changes.
			D)	Membership changes are not problematic as group members are easily interchangeable.
			E)	Membership dynamics will change.