Question 1

As explained in your textbook, one othe defining traits oa small group is that

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A)   the group has a predetermined leader.
B)   members of the group assemble for a specific purpose.
C)   the group succeeds in brainstorming for potential solutions.
D)   everyone in the group has a similar frame of reference.
E)   the group follows the reflective-thinking method.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The newest or least experienced member oa small group is usually referred to as the implied leader.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Randall is talkative and offers his opinions freely during small group meetings. Because he participates more than the other members, he has assumed a leadership role within the group. What kind oleader is Randall?

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A)   task leader
B)   implied leader
C)   emergent leader
D)   designated leader
E)   accidental leaderF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Each member oa small group should be prepared to assume a leadership role when necessary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As explained in your textbook, which othe following is a defining trait oa small group?

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A)   The group assembles for a specific purpose.
B)   The group contains a minimum of three members.
C)   The group has a designated leader.
D)   all of the above
E)   a and b onlyF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Gwen was asked to take notes during meetings oher church's fund-raising committee. According to your textbook, what kind oleadership need did Gwen's action fulfill?

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A)   a maintenance need
B)   a recording need
C)   a task need
D)   a procedural need
E)   an informational needF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Which othe following is mentioned in your textbook as a responsibility oevery member in a small group?

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A)   Reach solutions swiftly.
B)   Develop hidden agendas.
C)   Call for a vote on major issues.
D)   Avoid disagreement at all costs.
E)   Encourage full participation.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

According to your textbook, an)  __________ is a public presentation in which several people present prepared speeches on different aspects othe same topic.

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A)   oral report
B)   roundtable
C)   panel discussion
D)   symposium
E)   open forumF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Helping group members get along with each other is an example oa maintenance need in a small group.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to your textbook, a small group is a collection othree to twelve people who find themselves discussing a particular topic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Asking all the members oa problem-solving group to brainstorm lists osolutions and combining them into a master list that is discussed by the entire group is a good way to

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A)   ensure that each suggested solution will be politically acceptable.
B)   produce more and higher quality lists than asking for oral suggestions.
C)   encourage equal participation so that no one dominates the process or holds back.
D)   all of the above
E)   b and c onlyF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 12

According to your textbook, task needs involve the communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A symposium is essentially a conversation in front oan audience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One othe defining traits oa small group is that its members assemble for a specific purpose.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which othe following is a procedural need oa problem-solving small group?

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A)   keeping the group from going off on a tangent
B)   conducting research to help the group analyze the problem
C)   maintaining good interpersonal relations among the group
D)   reserving a room for the group's next meeting
E)   helping the group reach consensus on its final decisionF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

To function effectively, a small group needs capable leadership.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

As explained in your textbook, which othe following is a characteristic oa small group?

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A)   All participants are potentially speakers and listeners.
B)   The group must be small enough to allow discussion by all its members.
C)   The group assembles for a particular purpose.
D)   all of the above
E)   b and cF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The best way to reach a consensus decision in a problem-solving group is to take a vote on the issue in dispute.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The _______________ leadership needs oa problem-solving small group include such matters as how well members get along with each other and whether members feel good about their roles in the group.

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The answer of The _______________ leadership needs oa problem-solving small...

Question 20

The person who assumes a leadership role in a small group because oher or his ability, personality, or talkativeness is termed an)

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A)   specific leader.
B)   implied leader.
C)   emergent leader.
D)   insistent leader.
E)   designated leader.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 19: Speaking in Small Groups

The _______________ leadership needs oa problem-solving small group include such matters as how well members get along with each other and whether members feel good about their roles in the group.

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One othe defining traits oa small group is that its members assemble for a specific purpose.

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Helping group members get along with each other is an example oa maintenance need in a small group.

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Gwen was asked to take notes during meetings oher church's fund-raising committee. According to your textbook, what kind oleadership need did Gwen's action fulfill?

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Randall is talkative and offers his opinions freely during small group meetings. Because he participates more than the other members, he has assumed a leadership role within the group. What kind oleader is Randall?

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Asking all the members oa problem-solving group to brainstorm lists osolutions and combining them into a master list that is discussed by the entire group is a good way to

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The newest or least experienced member oa small group is usually referred to as the implied leader.

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As explained in your textbook, which othe following is a defining trait oa small group?

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According to your textbook, task needs involve the communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group.

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Which othe following is a procedural need oa problem-solving small group?

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To function effectively, a small group needs capable leadership.

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Each member oa small group should be prepared to assume a leadership role when necessary.

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According to your textbook, an) __________ is a public presentation in which several people present prepared speeches on different aspects othe same topic.

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A symposium is essentially a conversation in front oan audience.

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According to your textbook, a small group is a collection othree to twelve people who find themselves discussing a particular topic.

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Which othe following is mentioned in your textbook as a responsibility oevery member in a small group?

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As explained in your textbook, which othe following is a characteristic oa small group?

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The person who assumes a leadership role in a small group because oher or his ability, personality, or talkativeness is termed an)

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The best way to reach a consensus decision in a problem-solving group is to take a vote on the issue in dispute.

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As explained in your textbook, one othe defining traits oa small group is that

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