Page of This chapter has 59 questions Scroll down to see and select individual questions or narrow the list using the checkboxes below questions at random and keep in order Multiple Choice Questions - (19) Essay Questions - (10) True/False Questions - (15) Odd Numbered - (30) Fill In The Blank Questions - (15) Even Numbered - (29) The first group you encounter in your life is the friend group religious group → family group neighborhood group social group Multiple Choice Question A survey of American businesses reports that businesses ranked the ability to work in teams as which of the following? first second third → fourth fifth Multiple Choice Question Participating in groups always requires ; giving up individual freedom for advantages of more input → trade-offs unnecessary tensions unwanted friendships social networking none of these Multiple Choice Question Groups are good choices to make decisions because they take less time than individuals when there is a known "correct" solution, a group is more likely to reach that solution than the most skilled member alone group members not provide a diversity of opinions, information, and issues → group members work harder to implement a solution they have helped plan than one imposed on them group members usually have a lot of information about a specific topic Multiple Choice Question Groups generally make better decisions than individuals because they have more information relevant to the problem members often correct each other's mistakes they think of more options group members are usually loyal to the solution they help make → all of the these Multiple Choice Question Problems most suitable for groups are those for which experts have determined the best solution for which a quick solution is more important than the acceptability of the solution to all parties involved → for which several acceptable solutions exist, but none is known to be the best for which conditions are changing rapidly which are fairly simple Multiple Choice Question An extreme dislike or dread surrounding participation in groups is called this inflexible → grouphate nostalgic anxious all of these Multiple Choice Question The key to establishing a group, according to Marvin Shaw, is that each person within the group likes each other works well together does what the leader advises → influences and is influenced by other members Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-Communicating-in-Groups-9th-Edition-by-Ad Page of gets along well Multiple Choice Question Which is the best example of a small group? three people waiting at a bus stop a married couple five telemarketers working in the same room → a task force planning a new highway all are equally valid as examples of small groups Multiple Choice Question 10 Dyads are not considered groups for which of the following reasons? they not form leadership hierarchies they not form networks within the group if one member leaves the group ceases to exist none of these → all of these Multiple Choice Question 11 Small groups usually consist of → 3-7 members 20-30 members 8-15 members 10-20 members 14-18 members Multiple Choice Question 12 Your authors believe the term "group" can be used interchangeably with "collective." "unit." → "team." "clique." "party." Multiple Choice Question 13 Communication that is mediated - via computers, telephones, and so forth - is thought to lack depth insight → social presence character none of these Multiple Choice Question 14 Schutz theorized that interaction in small groups meets human needs for → inclusion, openness, and control inclusion, affiliation, and power security, self-esteem, and control belonging, openness, and self-actualization achievement, affiliation, and power Multiple Choice Question 15 A group that builds, creates, operates, or implements a plan is usually called a committee quality control circle primary group → secondary group ad hoc committee Multiple Choice Question 16 Which of the following most closely resembles a secondary group? → a sorority providing food and clothing to victims of Hurricane Sandy a gang three friends who meet every Monday for coffee strangers playing basketball none of these Multiple Choice Question 17 The ethical standard not mentioned as contributing to effective group problem solving was Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-Communicating-in-Groups-9th-Edition-by-Ad Page of → members must share perspectives members must treat each other with respect members must rely on stereotypes to draw conclusions members must be committed to their group members must attend every meeting Multiple Choice Question 18 If a group member believes a solution is faulty, but neglects to mention this to the rest of the group, he or she is violating which ethical standard of being a group member? willing to share ideas treat each other with respect → use their best critical thinking skills demonstrate commitment none of these Multiple Choice Question 19 A participant-observer is an observer who focuses on behaviors of individual participants a committee member who refrains from taking part in a meeting so she can observe and give advice → a participating member who gives part of her attention to group work and part to group process a consultant to a group who can interrupt with comments and suggestions at any time all of these Multiple Choice Question 20 If you dread working on group projects, you are experiencing _ grouphate Fill-in-the-Blank Question 21 Members of a group have _ relationships interdependent Fill-in-the-Blank Question 22 A group is classified as _ if all members perceive or are aware of each other as individuals small Fill-in-the-Blank Question 23 is the transactional process in which people simultaneously create, interpret, and negotiate shared meaning through their interaction Communication Fill-in-the-Blank Question 24 As members create, perceive, interpret, and respond to messages from one another, they are engaging in small group communication Fill-in-the-Blank Question 25 While groups that always meet in person are called , groups that never meet in person are called _ face-to-face and virtual Fill-in-the-Blank Question 26 Rather than considering groups' use of technology as an either/or, your authors suggest we consider the to which groups use technology to work and develop relationships degree Fill-in-the-Blank Question 27 Primary groups are formed to meet needs for _ and openness inclusion Fill-in-the-Blank Question 28 _ groups are formed to meet human needs for control Secondary Fill-in-the-Blank Question 29 _ groups exist to help members understand and address personal issues or problems Support Groups Fill-in-the-Blank Question 30 A exists to help members understand or control events in their lives learning group Fill-in-the-Blank Question 31 Created by an organization, a committee continues indefinitely Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-Communicating-in-Groups-9th-Edition-by-Ad Page of standing Fill-in-the-Blank Question 32 Small groups of employees who volunteer to tackle problems affecting job performance are called circles quality or quality control Fill-in-the-Blank Question 33 work teams plan their work and select replacement team members Self-Managed Fill-in-the-Blank Question 34 Rules or standards of conduct and practice are referred to collectively as _ ethics Fill-in-the-Blank Question 35 Professionally, the higher you go in any organization, the more time you will spend working as a member of small groups → True False True / False Question 36 The group's relational communication is less important than the task-oriented functions of the group True → False True / False Question 37 Sometimes the time and tension costs of having a group rather than one person solves a problem are not cost-effective → True False True / False Question 38 Group activity is not a preferred way to learn for any culture True → False True / False Question 39 "Small group" means five or fewer members True → False True / False Question 40 Small group communication is the same as communication in any other context True → False True / False Question 41 Recent studies have questioned the belief that computer mediated communication lacks social presence → True False True / False Question 42 A secondary group designed to meet control needs cannot help members satisfy needs for inclusion True → False True / False Question 43 By definition, committees are formed by larger groups → True False True / False Question 44 Ad hoc committees cease to exist when they have completed their assignments → True False True / False Question 45 Companies that have effectively instituted such programs report that self-managing work teams have a 20-40 percent edge in productivity over more traditional work systems → True False True / False Question 46 Fortunately, to institute the self-managed work team approach requires little in-service education of most personnel True → False Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-Communicating-in-Groups-9th-Edition-by-Ad Page of True / False Question 47 Communicating in Groups says that it is unethical to remain silent in a discussion when you have a relevant idea that no one else mentions → True False True / False Question 48 Belittling another member for stupid ideas is ethical if there is a danger of that member misleading the group True → False True / False Question 49 Communicating in Groups claims it is unethical not to use skills of critical thinking during group decision making → True False True / False Question 50 What indicates that humans have inherent tendencies to form small groups? Why does every person need to understand and be able to function well in small groups? Explanation: Answers will vary Essay Question 51 On what kinds of problems small groups tend to surpass even expert individuals as problem solvers? Why? Explanation: Answers will vary Essay Question 52 List as many advantages and disadvantages as you can for assigning the solving of a problem to one person rather than to a group Explanation: Answers will vary Essay Question 53 Explain the idea that a small group is a perceptual phenomenon Give at least three examples each of small and large groups; then explain how a large group of fifteen might become a small group without losing any members Explanation: Answers will vary Essay Question 54 How does engaging in small group communication differ from other communication contexts? Explanation: Answers will vary Essay Question 55 How has technology advantageously and disadvantageously impacted groups? Give an example of each Explanation: Answers will vary Essay Question 56 What are the differences in the types of human needs for which primary and secondary groups are created? Despite the differences, how might such groups be similar? Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-Communicating-in-Groups-9th-Edition-by-Ad Page of Explanation: Answers will vary Essay Question 57 List and explain (defend) the ethics that you believe should be guidelines for all small group members Explanation: Answers will vary Essay Question 58 Is a task force an ad hoc or standing committee? Would a conference be classified as a committee? Is a committee a conference group? Explanation: Answers will vary Essay Question 59 What is a participant-observer and how can a participant-observer help a group? Explanation: Answers will vary Essay Question Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-Communicating-in-Groups-9th-Edition-by-Ad