Question 1

What is the ideal group size for a problem-solving discussion?

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A)   3-5 people
B)   4-6 people
C)   5-7 people
D)   6-8 people
E)   7-9 peopleF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Work groups collaborate to achieve specific goals on behalf of a business or organization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The communication strategies for becoming a leader are not necessarily the same strategies for successful leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If "task-motivated" describes your leadership style, Situational Leadership Theory predicts that you will be least successful when

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A)   the group's task is highly structured.
B)   there are poor leader-member relationships.
C)   you have a great deal of reward, coercive, and legitimate power.
D)   you have no power.
E)   you have a moderate degree of power and task structure.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Members from high power distance cultures probably expect or want

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A)   more structure and instructions from a leader.
B)   less structure and instructions from a leader.
C)   more nurturing from a leader.
D)   less nurturing from a leader.
E)   a closer relationship with a leader.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

______________ are sets of expectations held by group members concerning what kinds of behavior or opinions are acceptable or unacceptable, good or bad, right or wrong, appropriate or inappropriate.

Accepted Answer

A)   Tensions
B)   Hidden agendas
C)   Roles
D)   Cohesions
E)   NormsF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 7

The 4-M Model of Leadership Effectiveness divides leadership tasks into all of the following interdependent leadership functions except

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A)   minimize conflict.
B)   model leadership behavior.
C)   motivate members.
D)   manage group process.
E)   make decisions.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) A

Question 8

When a group cannot resolve secondary tension, don't joke about the tensions because it will increase member uneasiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A summary of research on leadership and gender concludes that women

Accepted Answer

A)   talk more than men when they are in leadership positions.
B)   are more likely to be autocratic leaders.
C)   are less likely to be preselected as leaders and that the same leadership behavior is often evaluated more positively when attributed to a male leader.
D)   are more likely to seek and gain leadership positions if they are motivated by personal growth and achievement, rather than developing close relationships with group members.
E)   are better leaders than men are.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Hidden agendas have the potential to permeate and infect all stages of group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Individual group members can function in several different roles at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following answers are advantages of working in groups except

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A)   groups outperform individuals working alone, especially when a task requires multiple skills, judgments, and experiences.
B)   group members make friends, socialize, and feel part of a successful team.
C)   working in groups can enhance learning.
D)   groups solve problems faster than individuals working alone.
E)   All of the above are advantages of working in groups.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 13

In the performing stage of group development, group members define their roles and determine group procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An opinion seeker is fulfilling a group maintenance role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

On college campuses, intramural athletic teams as well as sororities and fraternities are examples of social groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ideal size of a problem-solving group is four members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Group cohesiveness can be expressed as "All for one and one for all!"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

In terms of the 4-M Model of Leadership Effectiveness, what leadership function is characterized by a leader who behaves consistently and assertively, confronts problems head-on, works to generate solutions, and champions the group and its goals?

Accepted Answer

A)   minimize conflict
B)   model leadership behavior
C)   motivate members
D)   manage group process
E)   make decisionsF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

The social unease and inhibitions that accompany the getting-acquainted stage in a group is described as

Accepted Answer

A)   norming behavior.
B)   storming behavior.
C)   primary tension.
D)   secondary tension.
E)   receptivity to feedback.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D) C

Question 20

During the storming stage of group development, members hesitate to express strong opinions or assert their personal needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Working in Groups

What is the ideal group size for a problem-solving discussion?

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Work groups collaborate to achieve specific goals on behalf of a business or organization.

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The communication strategies for becoming a leader are not necessarily the same strategies for successful leadership.

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If "task-motivated" describes your leadership style, Situational Leadership Theory predicts that you will be least successful when

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Members from high power distance cultures probably expect or want

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______________ are sets of expectations held by group members concerning what kinds of behavior or opinions are acceptable or unacceptable, good or bad, right or wrong, appropriate or inappropriate.

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The 4-M Model of Leadership Effectiveness divides leadership tasks into all of the following interdependent leadership functions except

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When a group cannot resolve secondary tension, don't joke about the tensions because it will increase member uneasiness.

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A summary of research on leadership and gender concludes that women

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Hidden agendas have the potential to permeate and infect all stages of group development.

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Individual group members can function in several different roles at the same time.

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All of the following answers are advantages of working in groups except

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In the performing stage of group development, group members define their roles and determine group procedure.

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An opinion seeker is fulfilling a group maintenance role.

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On college campuses, intramural athletic teams as well as sororities and fraternities are examples of social groups.

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The ideal size of a problem-solving group is four members.

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Group cohesiveness can be expressed as "All for one and one for all!"

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In terms of the 4-M Model of Leadership Effectiveness, what leadership function is characterized by a leader who behaves consistently and assertively, confronts problems head-on, works to generate solutions, and champions the group and its goals?

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The social unease and inhibitions that accompany the getting-acquainted stage in a group is described as

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During the storming stage of group development, members hesitate to express strong opinions or assert their personal needs.

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