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HRLR 311 Exam 1 Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
What are the stages of group development? 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?
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,
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And phase II
Boost of energy at the end
What are SMART goals? 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? 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
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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) 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
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HRLR 311 Exam 1 Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
What are the stages of group development? 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?
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,
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,2
And phase II
Boost of energy at the end
What are SMART goals? 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? 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
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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) 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
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