Deck 12:Group Speaking

Question 1

If you are performing a function that must be performed for the group to solve its problem,then you are performing a

A)leader role.
B)task role.
C)member role.
D)maintenance role. 

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The group speaking format where each member presents a two to ten minute presentation on the topic is called a

A)symposium.
B)panel.
C)forum.
D)video conference. 

Answer 2

A

Question 3

An effective symposium has a chairperson.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

How should you handle a dysfunctional team member?

A)Make direct eye contact with him or her.
B)Avoid interrupting them until they are finished with the dysfunctional behavior.
C)Assign him or her a specific task.
D)All of these. 

Question 5

In order to adapt your visual presentation when you are being taped,you should do all of the following EXCEPT

A)choose the color of your clothes carefully.
B)avoid looking directly into the camera.
C)avoid shiny jewelry.
D)do not slump or fidget.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a helpful guideline for creating an effective group?

A)Select people who add to the cultural diversity of the group.
B)Select people who have worked with successful groups in the past.
C)Select people who are young so you get the freshest ideas.
D)Select people who like to work in groups.

Question 7

The group speaking format where members openly participate with the audience in a discussion is called a

A)symposium.
B)panel.
C)forum.
D)video conference. 

Question 8

Which of the following is a kind of forum that allows a large group of people to actively participate in a discussion that usually follows a panel or symposium?

A)question and answer
B)buzz group
C)problem-solving
D)all of these.

Question 9

Which of the following is a group presentation format that might be used for a group presentation?

A)panel
B)symposium
C)forum
D)all of these.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about people who can work effectively in groups?

A)They are more likely to succeed in today's rapidly changing job market.
B)They are more likely to fail in today's rapidly changing job market.
C)They are more likely to lose promotions because they do not stand out.
D)None of these. 

Question 11

Which of the following is a dysfunctional role?

A)gatekeeping
B)elaborating
C)storytelling
D)recording

Question 12

When problem solving the stage at which the group sets the guidelines,boundaries,standards,or rules against which the team agrees to evaluate or judge proposed solutions to the problem is which of the following?

A)Identify the problem.
B)Analyze the problem.
C)Establish criteria.
D)List possible solutions.

Question 13

Approximately how many members does a small group speech have?

A)two to three
B)three to seven
C)six to eight
D)seven or more

Question 14

Hot colors and lots of white are the best colors to wear for a recorded presentation.

Question 15

If you are performing a function that must be performed in order to maintain the interpersonal relationships and harmony of the group,then you are performing a

A)leader role.
B)task role.
C)member role.
D)maintenance role. 

Question 16

The visual aid of choice for a group presentation tends to be which of the following?

A)video
B)hand-held models
C)computer slides
D)white boards

Question 17

Group presentations require more time to develop than individual presentations.

Question 18

Group presentations have the disadvantage of shared responsibility.

Question 19

Effective group members have which of the following attributes?

A)They are good communicators.
B)They are willing to attend meetings.
C)They are knowledgeable about the topic under discussion.
D)All of these. 

Question 20

The group speaking format where members informally discuss a problem in front of an audience is called a

A)symposium.
B)panel.
C)forum.
D)video conference.

Question 21

List and briefly describe/define the three task roles,three maintenance roles,and three dysfunctional roles that can impact a group.

Question 22

A brief outline of main points presented in graphic or picture form is called a _______________.

Question 23

Encouraging and harmonizing are __________________ roles.

Question 24

_______________ is a procedure used by groups to move from a current problem to a desired solution or goal.

Question 25

A group leader is most effective when he or she is emotionally involved with the topic.

Question 26

Giving and seeking information are ___________________ roles.

Question 27

Although no formal speeches are presented,in a_______________ discussion team members should contribute freely because they are organized,well-prepared,and have a specific purpose.

Question 28

When you discuss the implementation of solutions you discover how all of your ideas are going to work well.

Question 29

List and define the six pointers of effective group member participation identified in your text.Which of these do you consider most important? Why?

Question 30

Dysfunctional roles are necessary for the smooth functioning of any group.

Question 31

Groups need to have an appointed leader or coordinator when the group is larger than _______________.

Question 32

The best size for a buzz group forum is five to seven people.

Question 33

Describe the four special problem-solving formats and give an example of when you might use each of them.

Question 34

An effective symposium has a chairperson.

Question 35

When you can choose your own group members you should seek people who are new to group work and who think they won't like it so you can control them.

Question 36

List and briefly describe/define the six steps of the basic problem-solving procedure as identified in the text?