Most organizations are made up of a large number of people and it is hard trying to understand the different reactions that one may have to a given message. It is therefore important for one as a communicator to learn how to deal with problems that may arise. Take this quiz based on chapter 10 on group communication and see See morewhat you know about Structured and creative problem solving in groups.
Groups usually take less time to make a decision than an individual working alone
A group generates more ideas than indivudal working alone
Group generally produce better decisions than individuals
All of the above
None of the above
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A group is not pressed for time
An issue is highly controversial
A group is small enough to make vote counting easy
There is no other way to break a deadlock
The group usually uses voting to make decisions
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Every group member agrees to support a decision or action
in order to avoid disagreement and conflict, group members agree on a common decision
In order to achieve consensus, all group members take part in shaping a decision
A decision is made that avoids a win/loss vote
Consensus presents a united
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Authority rule
Consensus
Majority vote
Minority rule
2/3 vote
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Policy
Procedure
Fact
Conjecture
Value
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Policy
Procedure
Fact
Conjecture
Value
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Policy
Procedure
Fact
Conjecture
Value
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Policy
Procedure
Fact
Conjecture
Value
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Rational
Intutive
Dependent
Avoidant
Spontaneous
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Rational
Intuitive
Dependent
Avoidant
Spontaneous
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The Standard Agenda
The Single Question Format
Nominal Group Technique
Brainstorming
Functional Theory
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Problem identification, fact finding, solution evaluation and selection
Problem identification, task clarification, solution implementation
Task clarification, problem identification, fact finding
Fact finding, problem identification, task clarification
Fact finding, solution criteria, solution selection
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Groupthink
Conjecture
Consensus
Analysis paralysis
Fact finding
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Competent performance of each function is more important than performing function in an exact order
Functional theory recognizes that group goals and unspoken assumptions can affect the choice of solutions
Functional theory emphasizes the group's ability to recognize and understand both the pros and cons when considering a solution
Communication is the instrument used, with varying degrees of success, to reach decisions and generate solutions
All of the above
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Giving group members a chance to hear and understand the opinions and needs of others
Planning and coordinating the many steps needed to carry out a solution or agreed upon action
Allowing ideas to be generated by individuals working alone rather than emerging from group interaction
Generating as many ideas as possible in a short period of time
Preparation, competence, and communication
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Analyze the issues, identify the problem, identify possible solutions
Identify the problem, create a collaborative setting, analyze the issues
Create a collaborative setting, analyze the issues, identify the problem
Analyze the issues, identify possible solutions, answer single questions
Task clarification, fact finding, solution selection
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The Functional Approach
The Single Question Format
Brainstorming
Consensus seeking
Nominal Group Technique
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Evaluate ideas only at the end
Post the ideas for all to see
Wait awhile for group members to think before starting the brainstorming
Avoid combining ideas
Do not praise other members' ideas as they are suggested
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Members explain their support or non support for each item
Members, in turn, present one idea form their privately written list
Members discuss the merits of each idea before voting occurs
Members vote by ranking or rating ideas privately and in writing
The group decision in the mathematically pooled outcome of members' individual votes
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The group is small, with no more than 7 members
Members cannot generate many ideas or solutions
The group wants to hear from expert and influential members
The group wants to ensure equal opportunities for input by all members
The group has plenty of time to discuss multiple or controversial ideas
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Focuses on preparation, competence, and communication functions
Requires members to analyze questions of fact, value, conjecture, and policy
Helps reduce and refine a large number of suggestions into manageable number of ideas
Relies on the creativity of all members
Helps avoid negative evaluation and criticism of ideas and solutions
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Generate ideas, post ideas, sort ideas, dot ideas
Dot ideas, sort ideas, post ideas, generate ideas
Generate ideas, post ideas, dot ideas, sort ideas
Post ideas, generate ideas, dot ideas, sort ideas
Post ideas, generate ideas, sort ideas, dot ideas
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Control judgment
Ask "what if"
Encourage innovation
Use metaphors
Use imitation
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