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Power
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Systems
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Development
100

Which is not a form of power?

  1. Dominance

  2. Prevention

  3. Opposing

  4. Empowerment

Opposing

100

Disagreements or Issues that arise within an established group.

A - Leadership Conflict
B - Relationship Conflict
C - Intrapersonal Conflict
D - Intergroup Conflict

D - Intergroup Conflict

100

In the Systems Theory which is not an example of input?
a. Information that a teacher gives on the assignment
b. The grade that you receive in the assignment
c. The time given to complete assignment
d. The assigned group members

b. The grade that you receive in the assignment

100

Which one of these is synonymous with taking receipts?

1. Elaborator/Classifier

2. Secretary/Recorder

3. Facilitator

4. Information Seeker

2. Secretary/Recorder

100

Charlotte is in a difficult class this semester that is not part of her major, and as such she does not know anyone in the class. She thinks of how she's had study groups in past classes and how much they've helped her, and wishes she had one for this class. Charlotte wants to initiate what stage?

 a. Performing

b. Forming

 c. Storming

 d. Norming

b. Forming

200

What happens to power when group members work together and positive interdependence increases?

  1. Power becomes limited
  2. Power expands
  3. Power is lost
  4. Power becomes coercive
  • Power expands
200

Conflict that arises from a group trying to complete an assignment.
A - Relationship Conflict
B - Intergroup Conflict
C -Leadership Conflict
D - Task Conflict

D - Task Conflict

200

Which of these is NOT an element of a Bona Fide group? 

A) Naturally Occurring 

B) Relatively Stable But Not Rigid 

C) Immediate Interdependence 

D) Synergy

D) Synergy

200

What best describes socialization roles?

1. People are all about the task

2. People who notice when someone is getting off track

3. People who make sure a variety of voices are heard

4. None of these

3. People who make sure a variety of voices are heard

200

Which is the accurate definition of social loafing in group development?
A. An individual expends more effort while working in a group
compared to when they work alone.
B. There is an enhanced performance when working in a group, typically occurring when tasks are simple.
C. An individual expends less effort on a task when it is a group effort.
D. The process of forming a team that works together to achieve a goal

C. An individual expends less effort on a task when it is a group effort.

300

Which of the following is not a resource of power?

A. Information

B. Expertise

C. Contempt

D. Authority

C. Contempt

300

This occurs when a group can’t agree on what to do with funding.
A - Resource Conflict
B - Task Conflict
C - Interpersonal Conflict
D - Relationship Conflict

A - Resource Conflict

300

Which is NOT a variable in System Variables 

A) Input 

B) Throughput 

C) Output 

D) Frontput

D) Frontput

300

Which of the following group communication roles is typically associated with challenging existing ideas, raising opposing viewpoints, and preventing groupthink?

a) Harmonizer 

b) Information Seeker

c) Devil's Advocate

d) Encourager

c) Devil's Advocate

300

A group of coworkers is given a long-term task to complete together. Jeremy has been dominating most of the meetings, but Gabriel feels as though he's trying to take all the power and constantly butts heads with him. Which group phase is this an example of?

a. Forming

b. Norming

c. Storming

d. Performing

c. Storming

400

What type of power dynamic allows every group member to influence and be influenced by others?

  1. Asymmetrical
  2. Noncoercive
  3. Bidirectional
  4. Shared
  • Bidirectional
400

What best describes the conflict that happens when a group's actions do not match with an individual's values?
A - Escalating Conflict
B - Relationship Conflict
C - Intrapersonal Conflict
D - Intergroup Conflict

C - Intrapersonal Conflict

400

Which of the following describes the Environment in Systems Theory? 

A) The feedback process within a system

B) The location and surrounding context where a group works

C) The resources given to a group to complete a task

D) The internal communication structure of a group

B) The location and surrounding context where a group works

400

Stacy went into her project meeting know that she wanted them to create a video. When they decided to go with a blog post instead, she asked a number of redundant questions and then requested that the group meet again before they decide. Which disruptive role best describes Stacy?

1. Clown

2. Aggressor

3. Blocker

4. Dominator

3. Blocker

400

Which of these is the best example of the adjourning stage?

  a. A group of high school friends reunites after 20 years

  b. A group of classmates agree that they won't be able to finish their project by the end of the day and to reconvene over the weekend

c. After the final project is completed, group members celebrate by going out to lunch together

d. A group of college friends grow apart after graduation and eventually stop speaking to each other

c. After the final project is completed, group members celebrate by going out to lunch together

500

What is the best example of noncoercive power in a group?

  1. Members agree to influence and be influenced to achieve success
  2. A leader forcing members to follow their rules
  3. One member taking complete control with some input from others
  4. Using rewards to motivate group members
  1. Members agree to influence and be influenced to achieve success
500

Which of the following is a common source of leadership conflict within groups?

a) Clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

b) Shared vision and goals among all members. 

c) Disagreements over decision-making processes and power distribution.

d) Effective communication and active listening by all members.

c) Disagreements over decision-making processes and power distribution.

500

Which of the following best reflects the core principle of systems theory as applied to group communication?

a) Groups function as isolated units, independent of external influences. 

b) Group communication is a linear process with a clear beginning and end. 

c) Groups are interconnected systems where changes in one part affect the whole.

d) Effective group communication relies solely on individual member skills, not group dynamics.

c) Groups are interconnected systems where changes in one part affect the whole.

500

Which of the following best describes the impact of flexibility and fixation roles within a group?

  1. Flexibility roles encourage open-mindedness and adaptability, while fixation roles often lead to stagnation and conflict
  2. Flexibility roles are detrimental because they cause inconsistency, while fixation roles lead to better outcomes due to stability
  3. Fixation roles promote collaboration and innovation, while flexibility roles hinder progress by allowing too many changes
  4. Fixation roles are helpful in maintaining order, while flexibility roles can result in conflicts and disorganization.
  • Flexibility roles encourage open-mindedness and adaptability, while fixation roles often lead to stagnation and conflict



500

Cassidy is in a semester-long group for her class and really wants to get an A. Most of her group members are hardworking and considerate, and share her desire to do well in the class. However, one group member, William, is constantly slacking off and has to be forced into doing any work. William is impeding the proper implementation of what stage?

a. Performing

b. Adjourning

c. Storming

d. Forming

a. Performing