Effective Speaking Chapter 18 - Lhs

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Effective Speaking Chapter 18 - Lhs - Quiz

Speaking in small groups

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1.

According to communication scholars, the maximum number of members in a small group falls in the _____ range.
- A.
  
  5-6
- B.
  
  6-7
- C.
  
  7 -12
- D.
  
  12–20
2.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a small group?
- A.
  
  Members feel a sense of belongingness
- B.
  
  Members have to ability to influence each other
- C.
  
  Members always meet face-to-face
- D.
  
  Members unite for a common purpose
3.

Which of the following is an example of a social group?
- A.
  
  A group of friends at church who quilt every Wednesday
- B.
  
  A study group at school
- C.
  
  A hiring committee at work
- D.
  
  a student group planning homecoming activities
4.

The phase in group development when the group creates its group identity, seeks guidance and direction from the leader, and determines membership in roles is called
- A.
  
  Forming.
- B.
  
  Norming
- C.
  
  Storming.
- D.
  
  Performing.
5.

A group brought together to determine how and what they think about an idea, product, issue, thing, or person is called a(n) _____ group.
- A.
  
  Advisory
- B.
  
  Decision-making
- C.
  
  Quality assurance
- D.
  
  Focus
6.

Tanya wasn’t chosen as the leader, yet all her group members began looking to her for answers because she is the senior-most member of the committee. Tanya is an example of a(n) _____ leader.
- A.
  
  Emergent
- B.
  
  Implied
- C.
  
  Laissez-faire
- D.
  
  Designated
7.

Aaron was elected leader of his group at the first meeting. He is an example of a(n)_____ leader.
- A.
  
  Emergent
- B.
  
  implied
- C.
  
  Designated
- D.
  
  Democratic
8.

Which type of leadership style is useful in emergency situations, when members are new to the workplace or situation or when time is short?
- A.
  
  Laissez-faire
- B.
  
  Democratic
- C.
  
  Authoritarian
- D.
  
  Assertive
9.

_____ leaders allow group members complete freedom with the process necessary to reach the group goal but are still responsible for the group decision.
- A.
  
  Laissez-faire
- B.
  
  Emergent
- C.
  
  Democratic
- D.
  
  Implied
10.

Elliott is a good critical thinker and is helpful in assessing the value of ideas and discussions. Elliott is playing the role of
- A.
  
  Gatekeeper.
- B.
  
  Clarifier
- C.
  
  Supporter.
- D.
  
  Evaluator.