Test Bank — Working in Groups: Communication Principles and Strategies 8th Edition — Isa N. Engleberg, Dianna R. Wynn & Kay Kyungah Yoon

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Working in Groups: Communication
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Principles and Strategies – 8th Edition
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Isa N. Engleberg

Dianna R. Wynn
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Kay Kyungah Yoon



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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Working in Groups: Communication Principles
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and Strategies – 8th Edition
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Isa N. Engleberg, Dianna R. Wynn & Kay Kyungah Yoon
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Group Communication
Chapter 2: Group Development
Chapter 3: Participation in Groups
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Chapter 4: Diversity in Groups
Chapter 5: Leadership in Groups
Chapter 6: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups
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Chapter 7: Listening and Responding in Groups
Chapter 8: Conflict and Cohesion in Groups
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Chapter 9: Decision Making and Problem Solving in Groups
Chapter 10: Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups
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Chapter 11: Group Meetings
Chapter 12: Group Presentations




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Multiple Choice Single Select

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According to a study commissioned by the Association of American Colleges and
Universities (AAC&U) that asked 496 employers to rank the essential learning outcomes
needed by college graduates entering the workforce, which outcome ranked highest?
a) ability to work in teams
b) critical thinking
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c) digital literacy PR
d) ability to analyze and interpret data
e) the application of knowledge to real-world settings



Answer: a
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Learning Objective 1.1: Describe the pervasiveness and importance of group work.
Topic 1.1: The Importance of Groups
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
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2)
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The state in which the effective collaboration of group members produces better results than
what would be expected, given the sum of skills and abilities of individual members working
alone, is known as .
a) interaction
b) common goals
c) interdependence
d) synergy
e) working
Answer: d
Learning Objective 1.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in groups.
Topic 1.2.1: Advantages of Working in Groups
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
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3) Which of the following characteristics is a disadvantage of working in groups?
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f) Groups make better decisions when working on complex tasks.
g) Working in groups enhances member learning.
h) Groups require significant time, energy, and resources.
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i) Groups are often more creative than members working alone.
j) Members usually enjoy working with others in groups.
Answer: c
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Learning Objective 1.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in groups.
Topic 1.2.2: Disadvantages of Working in Groups
Difficulty Level: Moderate


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Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
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Which of the following situations best represents group communication as defined in the
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k) people talking in an elevator
l) people discussing the weather at an airport
m) fans cheering at a baseball game ED
n) jury members deliberating a court case
o) a congregation listening to a sermon
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Learning Objective 1.3: Explain the importance of the five key elements in the definition of
group communication.
Topic 1.3: Defining Group Communication
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know

5) A group with seven members has the potential for different types of interactions.
p) 9
q) 90
r) 666
s) 900
t) 966
Answer: e
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