$$ \text{Consensus} = \text{Agreement of all members on a decision} $$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a small group in the context of decision-making?

Accepted Answer

A group assembled to do information gathering.

Question 2

Which of the following is a potential positive outcome of conflict within a group?

Accepted Answer

It can increase member involvement.

Question 3

What is the primary function of cohesiveness in a small group?

Accepted Answer

It acts as the 'glue' holding a group together.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a style of leadership commonly found in small groups?

Accepted Answer

Hierarchical

Question 5

A group decision-making process is generally considered better than individual decision-making because:

Accepted Answer

It allows for multiple points of view to be considered.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes consensus in group decision-making?

Accepted Answer

It means that all members can support the decision reached.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of functional behavior in a group?

Accepted Answer

Encoding and decoding messages to facilitate understanding.

Question 8

In the context of group communication, what is the role of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

It can convey hidden meanings in messages.

Question 9

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates destructive conflict in a group?

Accepted Answer

Members attack each other's character rather than ideas.

Question 10

A group member who consistently arrives late and misses key discussions is most likely exhibiting which type of behavior?

Accepted Answer

Non-functional behavior

Question 11

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the democratic leadership style in groups?

Accepted Answer

Group members are encouraged to participate in decision-making.

Question 12

Which equation best represents the process of reaching consensus in a group?

Accepted Answer

$$ 	ext{Consensus} = 	ext{Agreement of all members on a decision} $$

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a group using the consensus method to make a decision?

Accepted Answer

All members discuss options until everyone can support the final choice.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to handle conflict in a group?

Accepted Answer

Avoid discussing the conflict and hope it resolves itself.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the autocratic leadership style?

Accepted Answer

The leader makes decisions with little or no input from group members.

Question 16

Which formula best represents the relationship between group size and decision-making efficiency?

Accepted Answer

$$ 	ext{Efficiency} = \frac{1}{	ext{Group Size}} $$

Question 17

Which of the following is a sign of high cohesiveness in a group?

Accepted Answer

Members feel a strong sense of belonging to the group.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of encoding in group communication?

Accepted Answer

A member translates their thoughts into spoken words.

Question 19

Which of the following is a disadvantage of group decision-making?

Accepted Answer

It can take longer to reach a decision compared to individual decision-making.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the role of interpersonal communication in small groups?

Accepted Answer

It facilitates the exchange of ideas and information among members.

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