Member Characteristics
Experience or knowledge an individual possesses that effects the group's performance.
Member skills
Name one of two group characteristics that was discussed in class.
Group Size or Group Diversity
__________ are a straightforward way to increase group performance. They are usually provided as raises or bonuses.
Incentives
If groups do not have enough time to gather and consider all of the relevant information, this may result in a(n) ______ decision.
A. Ideal
B. Poor
B. Poor
What are the two qualities of member characteristics that were discussed in class?
Member Skills & Member Personality
Name two vulnerabilities of large working groups. (Multiple Answers)
Coordination problems, Communication problems, Time Management problems, Motivation Losses, Social Loafing, Free Riding, Conflict Among Members, Cheating, Stealing, Aggression, ETC.
Group members seeing other members as inspirational is an example of __________.
Upward Comparison
Group members with a higher status were more _____ to share information than members with a lower status.
A. Likely
B. Unlikely
A. Likely
Individuals who have trouble fitting into groups may suffer from _________. They feel tense or awkward in social situations, so they usually remain quiet.
Social Anxiety
________ among group members will increase group cohesiveness, and may result in faster and effective decision making.
Similarities
Research suggests that spending some time in planning before beginning the task can have _______ outcomes on decision making.
A. Negative
B. Positive
B. Positive
True or False: Group members perform better when they feel that their input to the group is valued and that they have control over the planning of the group processes.
True
Researchers found that people with a high need for affiliation report being happier when they are _____ than when they are _____.
A. In groups; Alone
B. Alone; In groups
A. In groups; Alone
One of the advantages of member _________ for working groups is having more resources, ideas and viewpoints.
Diversity
__________ is a group's shared belief that they can accomplish the tasks given to them
Collective Efficacy
Name one variable that influences information sharing within groups. (Multiple Answers)
Sufficient Discussions, Leader Involvement, Group Structure, Physical Distance Between Members