Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the stages of group development? - CORRECT ANSWER - Forming- friendly
interactions/meet & greets
Storming - conflict arises, task-oriented, structure, how leadership is handled
Norming - norms about interactions, roles, meetings, how to interact with others, cohesive
Performing - getting tasks done
Adjourning - doesn't apply to every group, we adjourn december 5th
What is the punctuated equilibrium model of group development? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Damage to a stable state
-Applies to groups with a deadline
- Compares performance to project time
-there is the first meeting, the midpoint transition,
And phase II
Boost of energy at the end
What are SMART goals? - CORRECT ANSWER - (smart) Specific - define expectations,
avoid generalities
Measurable - quality, quantity, cost, timeliness
(assignable)Achievable - challenging goals within reason
(realistic) Relevant - link the goal to higher level goal
Time Bound - date or elapsed time (specific date)
What does the leader need to do to prepare for a meeting? - CORRECT ANSWER - -they
need to know where to meet and the set-up of the room
-they need a chair
-they need participants (who is going to attend)
, -know the purpose (agenda)
-some situations they need a facilitator and recorder
-room arrangements
What are the advantages and disadvantages of various room arrangements? What type of event
does each room arrangement work best for
(put up a picture of the different rooms and the question will be to talk about it) - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Board room:
Big table, chairs all around, the head of the meeting is easily visible
Everyone can easily see each other
Most common
-Square:
Everyone can easily see each other (not perfect but better than board room), open to participation
Sense of equality but still leader
-U Shape:
Good for training/presentations, technology is set up, the focus is up front at presenter
Screen/projector
One way discussion (presenter tells things to listeners)
Rounds
Good for small groups, social interactions, and discussions
"Best" way to train
-Classroom Style
Tables and chairs, focus on person up front, possibility to work in small groups
Space for instructor at front
Students have individual seats and writing tables
People in front giving direction, possibility to work in small groups
More interaction/dialogue than auditorium
-Auditorium Style