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1

The researcher behind adaptive structuration theory is
A)Gouran.
B)Poole.
C)Hirokawa.
D)Dewey.
2

Creating and maintaining social systems by using rules and resources is called
A)rationality.
B)structuration.
C)interaction.
D)none of the above
3

The idea for adaptive structuration theory is based on the work of
A)Karl Marx.
B)Dennis Gouran.
C)Anthony Giddens.
D)All of the above.
4

Implicit formulas for action refers to
A)resources.
B)structuration.
C)conflict.
D)rules.
5

Relevant traits and knowledge that group members bring to an interaction is called
A)resources.
B)structuration.
C)conflict.
D)rules.
6

According to Poole, if rules and resources change,
A)external forces have likely invaded the group.
B)the group has done something to change them.
C)Rules and resources don't really change, which is part of the problem.
D)all of the above
7

Which of the following statements is consistent with Poole's discussion of rules?
A)Rules are always a bad thing in groups.
B)Rules can be good if they treat people equally.
C)A discussion of rules in the context of small groups is overrated.
D)Rules are attributes group members bring to the table.
8

Which of the following concepts are considered resources under Poole's definition?
A)abilities
B)knowledge
C)possessions
D)all of the above
9

When group members borrow rules from the larger culture this is called
A)structuration.
B)rationalization.
C)appropriation.
D)accommodation.
10

The principle of coherence that holds a set of rules and resources together is called
A)appropriation.
B)structuration.
C)spirit.
D)habit.
11

When group members use rules or resources in ways that thwart their intended use, Poole calls this
A)structuration.
B)spirit.
C)deception.
D)ironic appropriation.
12

The concept duality of structure refers to
A)the group process primarily.
B)the way that conflict management is structured.
C)the idea that rules and resources are both the medium and the outcome of interaction.
D)none of the above
13

The main idea behind adaptive structuration theory is that
A)rules are generally not a good thing because someone is always treated unfairly.
B)groups create themselves even though most group members don't realize it.
C)resources of knowledge are the most important to successful group interaction.
D)none of the above
14

Poole hopes that if people understood that groups create themselves that
A)high power members will try to take more control.
B)low power members will become more proactive.
C)resources will be better managed.
D)all of the above
15

Adaptive structuration theory can best be described as
A)an objective theory.
B)a rhetorical theory.
C)an interpretive theory.
D)a critical theory.
16

In traditional approaches to group decision making, researchers identified the coalescence face as a time when group members disagreed over the correct path to take.
A)True
B)False
17

The researcher behind adaptive structuration theory is Dennis Gouran.
A)True
B)False
18

The idea of structuration is based group members' use of rules and resources in interaction.
A)True
B)False
19

Resources refers to implicit formulas for action.
A)True
B)False
20

Reproduction is a concept that refers to behavior the reinforces the status quo.
A)True
B)False





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