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1

A communication climate that is based on negative or threatening group interaction is:
A)embedded.
B)defensive.
C)dyadic.
D)storming.
E)proxemic.
2

Name-dropping and assuming leadership functions without regard for the rest of the group is a good example of:
A)strategy.
B)superiority.
C)provisionalism.
D)the social exchange theory.
E)problem orientation.
3

In relating to other group members, which is true regarding informal interaction?
A)Members have the opportunity to establish a working partnership with someone.
B)Members have the opportunity to establish personal relationships.
C)Overusing these channels may be perceived as strategic manipulation by group members who are not part of the informal network.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.
4

Which of the following statements is not true regarding equity?
A)Issues of inequity are based in both perceptions and objectivity.
B)Equity is particularly a concern for group members when groups are externally rewarded for the work.
C)Issues of equity and inequity revolve around rewards given to group members.
D)Groups using an equity norm reward members on a parity basis.
E)All of the above are true statements.
5

Evaluation is best described as:
A)an idea is discussed in terms of its strengths and weaknesses.
B)group members listing cost and rewards.
C)a communication climate based on negative or threatening communication surfaces.
D)the person contributing an idea is critiqued instead of the idea itself.
E)members are flexible and committed to solving a group's problems.
6

Dependence, in a group setting, means:
A)there is a connection between you and your group and its members.
B)the group is satisfying one of the key elements in defining a group.
C)the efforts of the group represent the culmination of each group member's contribution to the group.
D)there is a connection between you and your group and its members, and you are in a subordinate position.
E)that a member has created a defensive reaction by asserting control over another member.
7

When group members want to hear all ideas so a better decision can be made, this is known as:
A)equality.
B)achieving certainty.
C)cohesiveness.
D)provisionalism.
E)social exchange theory.
8

The degree to which you feel fulfilled or gratified as a group member is:
A)based on your dependence on the other group members.
B)satisfaction.
C)cohesiveness.
D)empathy.
E)None of the above.
9

Relative to a group's communication climate, strategy:
A)is used to manage tasks.
B)is a positive influence in groups.
C)refers to a group member asserting his or her superiority.
D)is a way to manage cohesiveness to improve group performance.
E)refers to the manipulation of other group members.
10

The relationship between group cohesiveness and group performance is said to be
A)the relationship varies from group to group and is limited to short-term groups.
B)indirect.
C)reciprocal, meaning that they tend to feed each other.
D)direct, meaning they increase simultaneously and by the same amount.
E)There is no relationship.
11

Improving group member satisfaction and cohesiveness can crate which of the following problems?
A)Members could overlook tasks in favor or fun.
B)Members can become susceptible to faulty thinking.
C)The group can become isolated.
D)All of the above.
E)Improving group member satisfaction and cohesiveness does not cause problems.




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