LDR 2002 Midterm || Error-free Answers 100%.
Characteristics of groups correct answers size, interaction, goals
Group size correct answers 3-12/15; at least 3 allows subgroups to form
Group Interaction correct answers Members should communicate freely; norms/ member roles
will develop
Group Goals correct answers Work together for common purpose; can hold group together
through tension/ conflict
Benefits of groups? correct answers Group synergy, support and commitment, interpersonal
needs satisfaction
Group synergy correct answers groups can produce higher quality work/make better decisions
than individuals
Group support and commitment correct answers projects are less overwhelming in groups;
encouragement and support provided
Interpersonal needs correct answers 1. inclusion - need for identity with others/ feel part of
something
2. control - need to exercise leadership and prove abilities
3. affection - need to develop relationships
Types of groups correct answers 1. task vs social dimension
2. contrived vs emergent groups
3. social groups
, 4. additive work groups
5. conjunctive work groups
6. disjunctive work groups
Task vs Social dimension correct answers task - focus on completing project
social - focus on building relationships
contrived vs emergent groups correct answers Contrived - formed for a specific purpose
emergent - formed spontaneously
Social groups correct answers primary goal is social interaction
additive work groups correct answers everyone does the same thing and adds results
conjunctive work groups correct answers everyone does a different task needed to teach a goal
disjunctive work group correct answers members decide on the best alternative for a problem:
judgement task - choose correct answer from list of alternatives
decision-making task - decide best alternative, no right answer
5 stages of group development correct answers 1. Forming
2. Storming
3. Norming
4. Performing
5. Adjourning
Characteristics of groups correct answers size, interaction, goals
Group size correct answers 3-12/15; at least 3 allows subgroups to form
Group Interaction correct answers Members should communicate freely; norms/ member roles
will develop
Group Goals correct answers Work together for common purpose; can hold group together
through tension/ conflict
Benefits of groups? correct answers Group synergy, support and commitment, interpersonal
needs satisfaction
Group synergy correct answers groups can produce higher quality work/make better decisions
than individuals
Group support and commitment correct answers projects are less overwhelming in groups;
encouragement and support provided
Interpersonal needs correct answers 1. inclusion - need for identity with others/ feel part of
something
2. control - need to exercise leadership and prove abilities
3. affection - need to develop relationships
Types of groups correct answers 1. task vs social dimension
2. contrived vs emergent groups
3. social groups
, 4. additive work groups
5. conjunctive work groups
6. disjunctive work groups
Task vs Social dimension correct answers task - focus on completing project
social - focus on building relationships
contrived vs emergent groups correct answers Contrived - formed for a specific purpose
emergent - formed spontaneously
Social groups correct answers primary goal is social interaction
additive work groups correct answers everyone does the same thing and adds results
conjunctive work groups correct answers everyone does a different task needed to teach a goal
disjunctive work group correct answers members decide on the best alternative for a problem:
judgement task - choose correct answer from list of alternatives
decision-making task - decide best alternative, no right answer
5 stages of group development correct answers 1. Forming
2. Storming
3. Norming
4. Performing
5. Adjourning
