Question 1

How can groupthink be prevented? Name and describe three solutions to groupthink.

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Question 2

Compare and contrast how men and women leaders are viewed by society. Describe research evidence presented in your textbook to support your answer.

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Question 3

What causes conflict? Describe three of the most prevalent factors that lead to conflict.

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Question 4

What is group polarization? Provide a real-world example. Be sure to describe the two causes of group polarization.

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Question 5

How does culture interact with social loafing? How does this relate to gender differences in social loafing?

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Question 6

Provide the definition of a group and what it means for a group to be cohesive. Provide an example of a group that is likely to be more cohesive and one that is likely to be less cohesive; in your answer explain what makes a group cohesive.

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Question 7

Are you likely to perform better or worse in the presence of other people? Using the theory of social facilitation, explain why at times performance increases and at other times performance decreases in the presence of others.

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Question 8

Joe is a vice president of a university and manages a variety of departments and employees. He has a passion for his work and tries to convey this passion and enthusiasm to his employees. He strives to be innovative in solving problems and to create trust among workers. What type of leadership style is Joe employing? What are the advantages and disadvantages to this style of leadership?

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Question 9

Briefly describe the four primary social decision schemes that are employed in various situations.

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Question 10

Suppose you are charged with negotiating a conflict between two neighbours who are fighting over a small piece of land that borders their two houses. Describe how you could use the GRIT method to de-escalate the conflict. Based on information described in your textbook, would you be successful using this method? Why or why not?

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Quiz 9: The Power of the Group