1. A mystery writers group wants to hold public book discussions, with members facing the audience and talking informally without prepared speeches. What format would work best?
a. symposium
b. panel
c. symposium-forum
d. round table
2. A group meets monthly to discuss the city's cultural arts. Though others may be used, the most popular discussion pattern seen in these types of _____ is topical organization.
a. brainstorming groups
b. intervention groups
c. educational or learning groups
d. assertiveness training groups
3. The members now decide which standards they will use for weighing solutions, knowing these must be realistic or no solution will ever seem acceptable. Which step of the problem-solving sequence are they in?
a. Identify Possible Solutions
b. Evaluate Solutions
c. Establish Criteria for Evaluating Solutions
d. Select the Best Solution
4. The school board members have agreed on a solution to the overcrowding problem, though it's not unanimous - it's just something they can all live with for now. Which method did they use to decide?
a. consensus
b. symposium
c. majority rule
d. authority
5. Among the elite scientists exploring the reasons for unusual weather patterns and strange meteorological phenomena, one physicist mentions radio waves from outer space. Which group task role is he performing?
a. procedural technician
b. gatekeeper-expediter
c. evaluator-critic
d. initiator-contributor
6. Which classification of group roles is generally thought of as counterproductive or even dysfunctional?
a. group building roles
b. individual roles
c. group task roles
d. interpersonal roles
7. A special project group was appointed by the CEO and has been meeting each week, but it is now experiencing the repercussions of social loafing. This means that some members
a. are always negative and disagreeable.
b. are finding ways to compromise rather than accepting ideas outright.
c. are attacking other members in a personal way.
d. are exerting little effort and barely participating.
8. Each of these volunteer groups meets weekly to discuss problems in the soup kitchen or homeless shelter where members work. Which group is experiencing groupthink?
a. These volunteers ignore facts and opinions that conflict with the assumed group position.
b. These volunteers focus attention on their own thoughts and accomplishments.
c. These volunteers keep the communication flowing and get everyone to think of more ideas.
d. These volunteers are at a stalemate and cannot agree on anything.
9. Based on research findings about emerging leadership, which person can be expected to become a new group leader?
a. someone who praises all sides and supports all opinions
b. someone who questions decisions and expresses doubts about solutions
c. someone who takes notes and keeps everyone on track
d. someone who talks the most and listens carefully
10. One environmentalist on the oil spill team shows great competence, strong moral character, clear vision, dynamic energy, and a charismatic personality, so her peers naturally look up to her. She would make a good leader based on the
a. transformational approach.
b. functional approach.
c. situational approach.
d. traits approach.
11. The medical team leader listens willingly, avoids interrupting, and reacts supportively, while also offering constructive criticism. Which leadership skill is she demonstrating?
a. mentoring group members
b. empowering group members
c. guiding group members through an agenda
d. preparing group members and starting interaction
12. You are asked handle the written and oral reports from your group's findings. It is best to
a. construct the written report as you would construct a term paper.
b. distribute the written report to the media after presenting the oral report.
c. realize that these reports are entirely different from informative or persuasive speeches.
d. take the written report and read it aloud as the oral report.