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Ninety percent of all U.S. businesses use someform of group structure. (T/F)

True

In coordination meetings, project teams keepeach other informed of their progress and plan each stage of their jointefforts. (T/F)

true

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

Coch and French found thatparticipation in meetings decreased a feeling of ownership of the outcome. (T/F)

False

Meeting costs are a part of the budget line items. (T/F)

False

Meetings are an effective way to makeannouncements and share information. (T/F)

false

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

A good reason to call a meeting is to alloweveryone the opportunity to get away from his desk (T/F)

false

Research shows that as a group grows,communication is more effective and stress between members decreases (T/F)

false

An increased number of meeting attendeesdecreases one’s willingness to participate (T/F)

true

The agenda of the meeting should communicate thewhat, why, when, and who regardless of the type of meeting (T/F)

true

Participants of a meeting need five working daysto prepare. (T/F)

false

Meetings should occur in the meeting leader’soffice. (T/F)

false

When the size of the meeting becomes larger, to10 or 12 members, a V-shaped arrangement is preferred (T/F)

False

Social network profilingobjectively evaluates project team members. (T/F)

false

Studies have shown that brainstorming increasesthe production of new ideas (T/F)

true

An advantage of the Delphitechnique is that it does not require close physical proximity.

true

Unlike in other types of meetings, members ofstaff meetings are not expected to share information (T/F)

false

The purpose of informational meetings is tocommunicate a company point of view and have it accepted by employees (T/F)

True

An important advantage of working in teams isincreased commitment and loyalty (T/F)

true

Which of the following doesthe chapter list as reasons why managers use meetings?

All of the above is why managers use meetings

Which is not an advantage ofworking in a team?

Frequent overuse

Which is not a disadvantage of teamwork?

increased chance of communication problems

Which of the following is a symptom ofgroupthink?

the tendency to direct pressure on anydissenting group member

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

Which is not a strategic consideration listed inthe chapter that assists managers in preparation for meetings?

Feedback

Filley, who conducted extensive research onworkgroups, thinks the ideal size for a meeting is generally

five

Which is not a guideline for the Ws of a meetingagenda?

small meetings don’t require agendas

Which of the followingseating arrangements should be avoided at a meeting?

a long narrow table

The object of ________ is to generate ideasrather than evaluate or analyze those ideas.

brainstorming

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

Which of the following uses a questionnairethat elicits the participants' expert opinions on a topic?

Delphi technique

When attempting to halt a disruption, themeeting facilitator should not?

ask for the disrupter’s cooperation

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

Which is a good follow-up to use in re-cappingthe decisions made in a meeting?

Sending an email or memo

Which of the following is not a disadvantage ofteams?

lower motivitation

Which of the following is not an advantage ofteams?

efficiency

The illusion that everyone in the group holdsthe same viewpoint is a symptom of?

Groupthink

The presence of inordinate optimism thatpredisposes members to take excessive risks is a symptom of?

Groupthink

When a meeting leader asks for “push back,” he/she is asking the meeting members to?

criticize his/her ideas

Asking a meeting member to play “devil’sadvocate” is a strategy for avoiding?

Groupthink

Which of the following is not an advantage ofconducting stand-up meetings?

everyone appreciates the leader

Which of the following should not be aconsideration when deciding who should attend a meeting?

the person’s organizational status

Which of the following is not a skill requiredfor meeting participation?

writting

The working paper from which a meeting operates is called a(n)?

Agenda

“Centrality” describes meeting members who control?

flow of information and collaboration

Which of the following is not a strategicconsideration for virtual meetings?

physical facilities