Question 1

___________ power is based primarily on a leader's status.
A) coercive
B) informational
C) legitimate
D) connectional
E) athletic

Accepted Answer

Legitimate power is based on a leader's position or status, such as being the manager or CEO of a company. This type of power is derived from formal authority or control within a group or organization. Coercive power is based on the ability to punish or use threats, informational power is based on knowledge or expertise, and connectional power is based on relationships and networks. Athletic power is not a recognized form of power in the context of leadership.

Question 2

________ theory maintains that working together as a group will have better results than an individual effort.
A) Structuration
B) Systems
C) Social Penetration
D) Uncertainty Reduction
E) Relational Dialectics

Accepted Answer

Systems theory suggests that a group working together can produce better outcomes than an individual effort. This is because a group can bring together different perspectives, skills, and resources to solve problems and achieve goals. Systems theory views organizations as complex, interconnected systems that are influenced by external and internal factors, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication to achieve success.

Question 3

Which of the following is a type of task-oriented group?
A) A system
B) Secondary
C) Primary
D) Skill-Building
E) Family

Accepted Answer

Skill-Building groups are focused on developing specific skills, such as communication or problem-solving, to improve group functioning and achieve a specific goal. Option A (system) refers to a type of organizational approach, while options B and C (secondary and primary) are classification of social groups based on their relationship to the individual. Option E (family) is a type of relationship-based group.

Question 4

Which of the following is another example of a task-oriented group?
A) Friday night poker group
B) Ladies' bridge club
C) Cancer support group
D) College suitemates
E) Husband and wife

Accepted Answer

A cancer support group is a task-oriented group that focuses on providing emotional support and information to its members who are dealing with cancer. The group has a clear goal or task of supporting and helping its members through the challenges of cancer. Other options listed, such as Friday night poker group, Ladies' bridge club, college suitemates, and husband and wife, are not task-oriented groups but rather social groups or relationships.

Question 5

Which of the following is a dynamic of group structure, a part of how groups structure themselves to achieve their goals?
A) Ranks
B) Contract
C) Authority
D) System
E) Members

Accepted Answer

Ranks are a dynamic of group structure because they represent the different levels of power and authority within a group.

Question 6

Your group has reached the _______ stage of group development. Folks are finally working together toward your common goal. They've put their disagreements behind and they've settled on how to best complete the assigned task.
A) forming
B) norming
C) storming
D) performing
E) adjourning

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your group has reached the _______ stage...

Question 7

Your group is really humming now. The personalities have meshed and the procedures for getting the task done are in place and agreed upon. Your group is in the _______ stage of group development.
A) forming
B) norming
C) storming
D) performing
E) adjourning

Accepted Answer

The performing stage is when the group is functioning effectively as a team, with clear goals, established procedures, and good communication among members. It is characterized by a focus on the task at hand and a high level of productivity.

Question 8

The _________ leadership style typically encourages full and equal participation among individuals in the group.
A) authoritarian
B) laissez-faire
C) democratic
D) coercive
E) meandering

Accepted Answer

The democratic leadership style encourages full and equal participation among individuals in the group by involving them in the decision-making process and considering their opinions and ideas. In this style, the leader acts as a facilitator and encourages collaboration and communication among group members.

Question 9

You and your fellow crewmates are new to sailing, so trusting her knowledge and experience, you quite willingly follow the orders of the boat's skipper, a 20-year sailing veteran. In other words, she is exercising ________ power over you.
A) legitimate
B) expert
C) coercive
D) informational
E) athletic

Accepted Answer

The skipper is exercising expert power over the crewmates, as she has knowledge and experience in the field of sailing.

Question 10

You and your fellow crewmates are new to sailing, so trusting her knowledge and experience, you quite willingly follow the orders of the boat's skipper. But as you watch her, you learn that she is actually a very bad sailor. But you must follow her commands because she is indeed the captain. In other words, she is exercising ________ power over you.
A) legitimate
B) expert
C) coercive
D) informational
E) athletic

Accepted Answer

The skipper's power over the crewmates is legitimate because she is the captain of the boat, regardless of her actual skill level as a sailor.

Question 11

__________ is generally a product of authoritarian leadership.
A) Shared control
B) More creativity
C) Less rigidity
D) High morale
E) No member input

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian leadership is characterized by a single leader who makes decisions without input from others. Therefore, no member input is generally a product of authoritarian leadership.

Question 12

___________ is generally one product of laissez-faire leadership.
A) Strict guidance
B) Less efficiency
C) A clearly defined set of expectations
D) Complete control
E) Strong guidance

Accepted Answer

Laissez-faire leadership often results in less efficiency as it involves a hands-off approach and minimal guidance, leaving employees to make their own decisions and potentially causing confusion or lack of direction.

Question 13

You've been elected to head your club's entertainment committee and the first thing you do is discuss with your fellow group members how the assignment they've been given impacts them and you lay out how you plan to reward their achievements. An effective leader, you are _______________.
A) encouraging each member to vocalize his or her feelings about the project
B) allowing the members to develop a sense of ownership in the committee's goal
C) working toward building group cohesion
D) reminding your colleagues that everyone benefits from a successful outcome
E) laying out the expected rewards for good work

Accepted Answer

The answer of You've been elected to head your club's...

Question 14

You're leader of your club's entertainment committee. To ensure that your group performs at its best you look for commonalities among group members, hoping to determine the factors that bind them should you need that information later to resolve conflict. An effective leader, you are _______________.
A) encouraging each member to vocalize his or her feelings about the project
B) allowing the members to develop a sense of ownership in the committee's goal
C) working toward building group cohesion
D) reminding your colleagues that everyone benefits from a successful outcome
E) laying out the expected rewards for good work

Accepted Answer

By looking for commonalities among group members, the leader is working towards building group cohesion. This will help to create a sense of unity among the members and can help to prevent and resolve conflicts. Encouraging each member to vocalize their feelings and allowing them to develop a sense of ownership are also important qualities of an effective leader, but they do not directly address the issue of building group cohesion. The reminders about benefits and expected rewards are motivators and can keep members engaged, but again, they do not directly address the issue of cohesion.

Question 15

_____________ groups offer their members affection and a sense of belonging.
A) Task-oriented
B) Well-functioning
C) Participant-driven
D) Primary
E) Athletic

Accepted Answer

Primary groups, such as families and close friendships, provide individuals with emotional support and a sense of belonging. Task-oriented, well-functioning, participant-driven, and athletic groups may also offer benefits to their members, but they are not specifically designed to provide affection and a sense of belonging.

Question 16

Group members bound by ______ cohesion rely on the relational closeness of its members.
A) reward-based
B) dependency-based
C) assignment-based
D) sentiment-based
E) goal-based

Accepted Answer

Sentiment-based cohesion refers to the emotional attachment group members have to each other. They rely on interpersonal attraction, shared values, and trust to maintain group cohesiveness. This type of cohesion is often associated with high levels of job satisfaction and commitment to the group's goals. Reward-based cohesion is based on the benefits members receive from being part of the group, while dependency-based cohesion is based on the group's ability to meet members' needs. Assignment-based cohesion refers to the link between group members created by being assigned to work together. Goal-based cohesion is based on the shared commitment to achieving a common goal.

Question 17

Group members bound by ______ cohesion rely on their commitment to meeting their group's goals.
A) reward-based
B) dependency-based
C) assignment-based
D) sentiment-based
E) goal-based

Accepted Answer

The answer of Group members bound by ______ cohesion rely...

Question 18

Which scenario best explains normative confusion?
A) Your professor emails the class to say that day's session is canceled but provides no reason.
B) Your group leader fails to explain what's expected of each member at the group's next meeting.
C) Your friend is confused on how to get the right answer on a math problem.
D) Your soccer team's captain forgot to tell you about the team's barbeque party.
E) You are not sure if meetings should open with a hug or a simple handshake.

Accepted Answer

Normative confusion occurs when there is a lack of clarity about what is expected, and choice B is the only scenario that fits this definition. The other choices do not relate to a lack of understanding or confusion about norms or expectations.

Question 19

Which scenario best illustrates an example of a skill-building groups?
A) Sandy attending a finance club on campus to learn more about finance.
B) Mark participating in a writing workshop to improve his writing.
C) Rosie going to a conference to speak on health awareness.
D) Andrew facilitating a community service project.
E) Rosie going to a conference to listen to a talk on health awareness.

Accepted Answer

A skill-building group is typically an organized group that helps individuals build and improve specific skills. Mark participating in a writing workshop to improve his writing is the best example of a skill-building group in this scenario.

Question 20

Which one of the following groups would most likely use the most formal group communication?
A) Club Entertainment Committee
B) Friends and Family
C) Army Unit
D) Jury
E) Intermural softball team

Accepted Answer

The Army Unit is a highly structured organization with clear lines of authority and formal communication channels. The need for adherence to protocols and procedures necessitates formal communication.

Quiz 7: Communicating in Small Groups

___________ power is based primarily on a leader's status.

________ theory maintains that working together as a group will have better results than an individual effort.

Which of the following is a type of task-oriented group?

Which of the following is another example of a task-oriented group?

Which of the following is a dynamic of group structure, a part of how groups structure themselves to achieve their goals?

Your group has reached the _______ stage of group development. Folks are finally working together toward your common goal. They've put their disagreements behind and they've settled on how to best complete the assigned task.

Your group is really humming now. The personalities have meshed and the procedures for getting the task done are in place and agreed upon. Your group is in the _______ stage of group development.

The _________ leadership style typically encourages full and equal participation among individuals in the group.

You and your fellow crewmates are new to sailing, so trusting her knowledge and experience, you quite willingly follow the orders of the boat's skipper, a 20-year sailing veteran. In other words, she is exercising ________ power over you.

__________ is generally a product of authoritarian leadership.

___________ is generally one product of laissez-faire leadership.

You've been elected to head your club's entertainment committee and the first thing you do is discuss with your fellow group members how the assignment they've been given impacts them and you lay out how you plan to reward their achievements. An effective leader, you are _______________.

_____________ groups offer their members affection and a sense of belonging.

Group members bound by ______ cohesion rely on the relational closeness of its members.

Group members bound by ______ cohesion rely on their commitment to meeting their group's goals.

Which scenario best explains normative confusion?

Which scenario best illustrates an example of a skill-building groups?

Which one of the following groups would most likely use the most formal group communication?