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47 Cards in this Set
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Ninety percent of all U.S. businesses use someform of group structure. (T/F) |
True |
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In coordination meetings, project teams keepeach other informed of their progress and plan each stage of their jointefforts. (T/F) |
true |
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One advantage of a group meeting is it increases the chance of communication problems, which is healthy because creates a better line of communication down the road for group members. (T/F) |
false |
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Coch and French found thatparticipation in meetings decreased a feeling of ownership of the outcome. (T/F) |
False |
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Meeting costs are a part of the budget line items. (T/F) |
False |
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Meetings are an effective way to makeannouncements and share information. (T/F) |
false |
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Groupthink is the tendency ofa group to conform to ideas simply because the general sense of the group hasmoved in a particular direction and the members of the group feel committed tocontinue in the same line of thought. (T/F) |
True |
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A good reason to call a meeting is to alloweveryone the opportunity to get away from his desk (T/F) |
false |
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Research shows that as a group grows,communication is more effective and stress between members decreases (T/F) |
false |
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An increased number of meeting attendeesdecreases one’s willingness to participate (T/F) |
true |
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The agenda of the meeting should communicate thewhat, why, when, and who regardless of the type of meeting (T/F) |
true |
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Participants of a meeting need five working daysto prepare. (T/F) |
false |
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Meetings should occur in the meeting leader’soffice. (T/F) |
false |
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When the size of the meeting becomes larger, to10 or 12 members, a V-shaped arrangement is preferred (T/F) |
False |
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Social network profilingobjectively evaluates project team members. (T/F) |
false |
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Studies have shown that brainstorming increasesthe production of new ideas (T/F) |
true |
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An advantage of the Delphitechnique is that it does not require close physical proximity. |
true |
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Unlike in other types of meetings, members ofstaff meetings are not expected to share information (T/F) |
false |
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The purpose of informational meetings is tocommunicate a company point of view and have it accepted by employees (T/F) |
True |
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An important advantage of working in teams isincreased commitment and loyalty (T/F) |
true |
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Which of the following doesthe chapter list as reasons why managers use meetings? |
All of the above is why managers use meetings |
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Which is not an advantage ofworking in a team? |
Frequent overuse |
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Which is not a disadvantage of teamwork? |
increased chance of communication problems |
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Which of the following is a symptom ofgroupthink? |
the tendency to direct pressure on anydissenting group member |
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How can one prevent groupthink? (3) |
1. use a “devil’s advocate” 2. be open to criticism 3. do not make an earlydecision 4.all choices are correct |
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Which is not a strategic consideration listed inthe chapter that assists managers in preparation for meetings? |
Feedback |
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Filley, who conducted extensive research onworkgroups, thinks the ideal size for a meeting is generally |
five |
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Which is not a guideline for the Ws of a meetingagenda? |
small meetings don’t require agendas |
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Which of the followingseating arrangements should be avoided at a meeting? |
a long narrow table |
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The object of ________ is to generate ideasrather than evaluate or analyze those ideas. |
brainstorming |
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When more powerful or vocal group members might intimidate others, which decision- making format for a face-to-face meeting is appropriate? |
The nominal group teechnique |
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Which of the following uses a questionnairethat elicits the participants' expert opinions on a topic? |
Delphi technique |
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When attempting to halt a disruption, themeeting facilitator should not? |
ask for the disrupter’s cooperation |
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A(n) _________ question is one originally asked by a group member to the leader who then directs it back to the person who asked it. |
Reverse |
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Which is a good follow-up to use in re-cappingthe decisions made in a meeting? |
Sending an email or memo |
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Which of the following is not a disadvantage ofteams? |
lower motivitation |
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Which of the following is not an advantage ofteams? |
efficiency |
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The illusion that everyone in the group holdsthe same viewpoint is a symptom of? |
Groupthink |
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The presence of inordinate optimism thatpredisposes members to take excessive risks is a symptom of? |
Groupthink |
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When a meeting leader asks for “push back,” he/she is asking the meeting members to? |
criticize his/her ideas |
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Asking a meeting member to play “devil’sadvocate” is a strategy for avoiding? |
Groupthink |
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Which of the following is not an advantage ofconducting stand-up meetings? |
everyone appreciates the leader |
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Which of the following should not be aconsideration when deciding who should attend a meeting? |
the person’s organizational status |
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Which of the following is not a skill requiredfor meeting participation? |
writting |
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The working paper from which a meeting operates is called a(n)? |
Agenda |
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“Centrality” describes meeting members who control? |
flow of information and collaboration |
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Which of the following is not a strategicconsideration for virtual meetings? |
physical facilities |