chapter 19 Key
1. According to your textbook, a dyad is A. a group of two people.
B. a group formed to solve a particular problem.
C. a group
... [Show More] organized to present a symposium.
D. a group formed to plan a social event.
E. a group without a leader.
Gradable: automatic
Lucas - Chapter 19 #1
Topic: Small Groups
2. As explained in your textbook, one of the defining traits of a small group is that A. the group has a predetermined leader.
B. members of the group assemble for a specific purpose.
C. the group succeeds in brainstorming for potential solutions.
D. everyone in the group has a similar frame of reference.
E. the group follows the reflective-thinking method.
Gradable: automatic
Lucas - Chapter 19 #2
Topic: Small Groups
3.
As explained in your textbook, which of the following is a characteristic of a small group?
A.
All participants are potentially speakers and listeners.
B.
The group must be small enough to allow discussion by all its members.
C.
The group assembles for a particular purpose.
D.
All of these answers are correct.
E.
Both the group must be small enough to allow discussion by all its members and the group assembles for a particular purpose.
Gradable: automatic
Lucas - Chapter 19 #3
Topic: Small Groups
4. As explained in your textbook, which of the following is a defining trait of a small group? A.
The group assembles for a specific purpose.
B.
The group contains a minimum of three members.
C.
The group has a designated leader.
D.
All of these answers are correct.
E.
Both the group assembles for a specific purpose and the group contains a minimum of three members.
Gradable: automatic
Lucas - Chapter 19 #4
Topic: Small Groups
5.
As explained in your textbook, a group member to whom other members defer because of his or her rank or expertise is called a(n) A. implied leader.
B. specific leader.
C. emergent leader.
D. designated leader.
E. appointed leader.
Gradable: automatic
Lucas - Chapter 19 #5
Topic: Leadership
6.
The person who assumes a leadership role in a small group because of her or his ability, personality, or talkativeness is termed a(n) A. specific leader.
B. implied leader.
C. emergent leader.
D. insistent leader.
E. designated leader.
Gradable: automatic
Lucas - Chapter 19 #6
Topic: Leadership
7.
According to your textbook, a small group that meets for only one session should almost always have a(n) __________ leader.
A. implied
B. designated
C. elected
D. emergent
E. dynamic
Gradable: automatic
Lucas - Chapter 19 #7
Topic: Leadership
8.
As the vice president for employee relations, Johan is the only company executive to attend informal small group meetings where employees are considering proposals to revise the company's personal leave policies. Beginning at its very first meeting, the group looks to Johan for leadership. What kind of leader is Johan?
A. task leader [Show Less]