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Speaking in Small
Groups
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True-False Questions
1. T F There is a great deal of research to show that if members of a small group work well
together, they can almost always resolve a problem better than a single person can.
2. T F Most experts set the maximum number of members for a small group at seven or
eight.
8. T F The newest or least experienced member of a small group is usually referred to as the
implied leader.
13. T F The procedural needs of a small group include such matters as deciding when the
group will meet, taking notes during the meeting, and summarizing the group’s
progress at the end of the meeting.
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19. T F The task needs of a small group include such matters as distributing the workload
among group members, keeping the group on track, and helping the group reach
consensus.
23. T F Collecting information is an example of a task need in a small group.
24. T F Helping the group reach consensus on its final decision is an example of a task need in
a small group.
29. T F As your textbook explains, hidden agendas are necessary for effective group
discussion.
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35. T F Defining the problem is the first step in the reflective-thinking method for small-group
discussion.
39. T F “What steps should be taken to reduce gun violence in the United States?” is an
example of a well-worded question for a problem-solving group discussion.
44. T F A common failing of problem-solving groups is that they often start to discuss
solutions before they fully understand the problem.
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50. T F The ideal of small-group discussion is to reach a consensus decision on major issues
facing the group.
55. T F In a symposium, each participant in turn delivers a prepared speech on a different
aspect of a common topic.
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Multiple-Choice Questions (Students are to indicate the best answer for each
question by circling the correct letter.)
1. According to your textbook, a dyad is
2. As explained in your textbook, one of the defining traits of a small group is that
3. As explained in your textbook, which of the following is a characteristic of a small group?
4. As explained in your textbook, which of the following is a defining trait of a small group?
5. As explained in your textbook, a group member to whom other members defer because of his or
her rank or expertise is called a(n)
6. Miriam is the only member of her small group with professional experience on their subject, so
her group naturally looks to her to guide the project. What kind of leader is Miriam?
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7. As the vice president for employee relations, Johan is the only company executive to attend
informal small group meetings where employees are considering proposals to revise the
company’s personal leave policies. Beginning at its first meeting, the group looks to Johan for
leadership. What kind of leader is Johan?
8. The person who assumes a leadership role in a small group because of her or his ability,
personality, or talkativeness is termed a(n)
9. Randall is talkative and offers his opinions freely during small group meetings. Because he
participates more than the other members, he has assumed a leadership role within the group.
What kind of leader is Randall?
10. Rochelle was appointed by her boss to chair a small committee to draft a policy statement on
personal use of company computers. She called a meeting of the group for 9 a.m. Wednesday
morning. According to your textbook, what kind of leader is Rochelle?
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17. Which of the following is a procedural need of a problem-solving small group?
18. According to your textbook, each of the following is a procedural need of a small group except
19. As chair of the student advisory committee, Devan began the meeting by distributing the agenda
and minutes from the last meeting. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did
Devan’s action fulfill?
20. Sabina is part of a problem-solving small group in her speech class. As the first meeting of the
group came to an end, Sabina volunteered her apartment as a place for the group to hold its next
meeting. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Sabina’s action fulfill?
21. Fatimah was asked to take notes during meetings of her church’s fund-raising committee.
According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Fatimah’s action fulfill?
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22. Avi checked with everyone on the student advisory group and determined that the best day and
time to meet was the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. According to your textbook, what
kind of leadership need did Avi’s action fulfill?
23. At a meeting of the student government council, Allen and Isabella got into a heated argument
about a minor point that was irrelevant to the main subject facing the council. At that point, Jalen
said, “I’m certain Allen and Isabella can pursue their discussion at another time, but right now
we have to keep focused on our main subject.” According to your textbook, what kind of
leadership need did Jalen’s action fulfill?
24. Before meeting with her reading group, Holly collected information about the history of a book
that had been recommended to the group. During the group’s next meeting, Holly shared her
findings as the group discussed whether to add the book to its reading list. What kind of
leadership need did Holly’s action fulfill?
25. Myenne is part of a problem-solving small group in her speech class. When the group was
deciding how best to go about its work, Myenne suggested that group members work in pairs,
with each pair tackling one of the main issues facing the group. According to your textbook,
what kind of leadership need did Myenne’s action fulfill?
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26. At a meeting of her breast-cancer survivors group, Susan presented information on the most
recent breast-cancer screening recommendations for women. According to your textbook, what
kind of leadership need did Susan’s action fulfill?
27. According to your textbook, which of the following is a task need of a problem-solving small
group?
28. According to your textbook, which of the following is a task need of a problem-solving small
group?
29. According to your textbook, which of the following is a task need of a problem-solving small
group?
30. At a meeting of the city zoning commission, Denyce noticed that Cheryl and Rafael had been
silent on the proposal to rezone unused commercial property for low-income housing. Denyce
asked each of them what they thought of the idea. According to your textbook, what kind of
leadership need did Denyce’s action fulfill?
