When a company chooses employees from a particular department to investigate a problem and make recommendations for solving it, this is a:

When a company chooses employees from a particular department to investigate a problem and make recommendations for solving it, this is a:

A. Nominal group
B. Quality Circle
C. Delphi group
D. Majority rule




Answer: B

In this method of problem-solving, limited discussion and confidential voting are used to obtain a group decision.

In this method of problem-solving, limited discussion and confidential voting are used to obtain a group decision.

A. Majority rule
B. Delphi method
C. Nominal group technique
D. Quality circles


Answer: C

Using this decision-making method, group members voice their feelings and opinions, but the leader makes the final decision.

Using this decision-making method, group members voice their feelings and opinions, but the leader makes the final decision.

A. Decision by authority
B. Majority rule
C. Consensus
D. Identity management



Answer: A

An in-depth interview of a small group whose aim is to discover that people think about an issue or product is a(n).

An in-depth interview of a small group whose aim is to discover that people think about an issue or product is a(n).

A. Problem-solving group
B. Information sharing group
C. Focus group
D. Educational or learning group

Answer: C

The rules or standards identifying which group behaviors are appropriate and which are not are called?

The rules or standards identifying which group behaviors are appropriate and which are not are called?

A. Morals
B. Regulators
C. Values
D. Norms



Answer: D

Many television shows, such as "Oprah", use his small group format.

Many television shows, such as "Oprah", use his small group format.

A. Round table
B. Symposium-forum
C. Symposium
D. Panel



Answer: D

This small group format of a series of prepared presentations like public speeches.

This small group format of a series of prepared presentations like public speeches. 

A. Panel
B. Round table
C. Symposium-forum
D. Symposium




Answer: D

A type of agreement in which group members all agree that a solution is acceptable.

A type of agreement in which group members all agree that a solution is acceptable. 

A. Majority rule
B. Consensus (general agreement)
C. A quorum
D. Th Delphi method




Answer: B

The stage is a small group interaction in which someone might say, "Does anyone want coffee", is generally the___stage.

The stage is a small group interaction in which someone might say, "Does anyone want coffee", is generally the___stage. 

A. Social
B. Opening
C. Business
D. Feedforward

Answer: B

Which of the following numbers of participants would be considered a small group?

Which of the following numbers of participants would be considered a small group? 

A. 8
B. 4
C. 15
D. All of these would be considered a small group.



Answer: A