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Small Group and Team Communication MCQ

When a conflict concerning inequity arises and a temporary decision or solution is needed, it is best to use which of the following conflict-handling styles?

Obliging

Integrating

Compromising

Avoiding

Answer

Correct Answer: Compromising

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When a task is complex and the group needs to secure additional resources and ideas, it is best to use which of the following conflict-handling styles?

Integrating

Avoiding

Obliging

Compromising

Answer

Correct Answer: Integrating

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Which conflict-handling style is a result of the strong desire of the group member to be liked by others?

Compromising

Avoiding

Integrating

Obliging

Answer

Correct Answer: Obliging

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Which of these is considered a building and maintenance role?

Initiator

Orienter

Harmonizer

Leader

Answer

Correct Answer: Harmonizer

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Which is a process that allows group members to generate more ideas or solutions to problems by working together rather than working alone?

Quality circle

Groupthink

Brainstorming

The storming stage

Answer

Correct Answer: Brainstorming

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The two factors that are considered when selecting a conflict-resolving style are ______.

Substantive needs and superficial needs

Contributions of individuals and group objectives

Personal needs and needs of the others

Emotional needs and logical bases

Answer

Correct Answer: Personal needs and needs of the others

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The two factors that are considered when selecting a conflict-resolving style are ______.

Substantive needs and superficial needs

Contributions of individuals and group objectives

Personal needs and needs of the others

Emotional needs and logical bases

Answer

Correct Answer: Personal needs and needs of the others

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The emotional environment of a group that affects and is affected by the interaction among group members is known as the group ______.

Climate

Mood

Vibe

Ambience

Answer

Correct Answer: Climate

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A(n) ______ role defines a group’s social atmosphere and interpersonal relationships.

Leadership

Maintenance

Individual

Substantive

Answer

Correct Answer: Maintenance

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Which statement best describes small group interdependence?

All group members identify as being part of a team.

Each group member has a defined role.

Group members follow the established rules of interaction.

All members are linked and affect the others.

Answer

Correct Answer: All members are linked and affect the others.

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The degree of closeness and sense of group spirit among group members is called ______.

Cohesion

Groupthink

Affability

Integrity

Answer

Correct Answer: Cohesion

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A special kind of group characterized by different and complementary resources of members and by a strong sense of collective identity is referred to as a ______.

Club

Squad

Company

Team

Answer

Correct Answer: Team

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All of the following are true about team except

Members are held accountable

Members demonstrate extraordinary involvement

Members are chosen randomly

Members work together for an indefinite period of time

Answer

Correct Answer: Members work together for an indefinite period of time

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Task roles are designated to facilitate progress towards

Problem solving

Decision making

Goals attainment

Answer

Correct Answer: Problem solving

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The skills group members need to manage the group task are known as

Task communication competencies

Relational communication competencies

Small group communication

Problem-solving talk

Answer

Correct Answer: Task communication competencies

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Storming stage is the _______ stage of group development

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Answer

Correct Answer: 2nd

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Small group conflict arises due to __________ differences among group members

Real

Perceived

Both A & B

Solved

Answer

Correct Answer: Both A & B

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Three or more people working together interdependently for the purpose of accomplishing a task make a small group

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Slackers are group members who fully contribute to a group task

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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The communicative behaviors any group member can enact to demonstrate leadership is known as

Task communication competencies

Relational communication competencies

Communication climate

Shared leadership

Answer

Correct Answer: Shared leadership

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The skills group members need to manage their interactions are known as

Relational communication competencies

Small group communication

Task communication competencies

Communication climate

Answer

Correct Answer: Relational communication competencies

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In problem-solving talk group defines and analyzes the problem, identifies several solutions, and chooses one solution.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Performing stage is the _______ stage of group development

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Answer

Correct Answer: 4th

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Individuals who use __________ style are highly concerned with meeting the needs of their group members while ignoring their own needs.

Dominating conflict-handling style

Integrating conflict-handling style

Avoiding conflict handling style

Obliging conflict-handling style

Answer

Correct Answer: Obliging conflict-handling style

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Norms are implemented by

Group

Individual

Answer

Correct Answer: Group

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Norming stage is the ______ stage of small group development

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Answer

Correct Answer: 3rd

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In interdependence a change in one part has no effect on the other part

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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Individuals who use ________ style are concerned with meeting the needs of both themselves and all group members

Integrating conflict-handling style

Dominating conflict-handling style

Avoiding conflict-handling style

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Integrating conflict-handling style

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Identity includes _________ boundaries that distinguish a group member from a non–group member.

Psychological

Physical

Chemical

A & B

Answer

Correct Answer: A & B

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Groupthink are the faulty decisions

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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The feelings of dread that arise when faced with the possibility of having to work in a group.

Group task

Groupdread

Groupthink

Grouphate

Answer

Correct Answer: Grouphate

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Group task are done by an individual

True

False p

Answer

Correct Answer: False p

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Group talk is a communication in which group members engage.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Group size usually ranges from

3 to 15 members

2 to 20 members

5 to 50 members

10 to 30 members

Answer

Correct Answer: 3 to 15 members

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An established and repetitive pattern of communicative behaviors that members expect from one another is known as

Group members role

Task role

Both

None

Answer

Correct Answer: Group members role

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The time and place where a meeting is held is known as group meeting environment

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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According to functional perspective of small group communication a group’s performance is directly related to how well members engage in each of the________ communicative functions necessary to make an informed choice.

Six

Nine

Five

Three

Answer

Correct Answer: Five

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Forming stage is the ________ stage of small group development

First

Second

Third

Last

Answer

Correct Answer: First

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Emergent leader approach to leadership chooses to ________ those individuals who do not demonstrate leadership behaviors.

Improve

Guide

Eliminate

Educate

Answer

Correct Answer: Eliminate

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Individuals who use Dominating conflict-handling style are more interested

In satisfying their own needs

Satisfying the needs of group members

Both of the above

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: In satisfying their own needs

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In decision-making talk group selects an option from a set of ___________ options in which no externally correct option exists.

New

Already selected options

Rejected

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Already selected options

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Which of the following style is used to find a middle ground between meeting their own needs and the needs of their group members.

Compromising conflict handling style

Dominant conflict-handling style

Decision-making style

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Compromising conflict handling style

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Cohesion is a sense of belongingness to a group.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Building and maintenance roles are used to develop and maintain

Interpersonal development

Social development

Group development

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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Brainstorming allows group members to generate more ideas by working on their own

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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In a boundary-spanning role a group member acts as a _______ between the group and the larger entity in which the group exists.

Liaison

Estrangement

Divisor

Alien

Answer

Correct Answer: Liaison

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Individuals who use Avoiding conflict-handling style have a low concern for meeting the needs of both themselves and group members.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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Adjourning stage is the __________ stage in small group development

Final

Early

Starting

Changing

Answer

Correct Answer: Final

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