MPU2233 Small Group Communication

How many people are there in a small group according to the definition provided?

• 2 - 5 people

• 2 - 8 people

• 3 - 8 people

• 3 - 5 people

What does a small group needs to make good decision?

Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of leadership?

• Procedural Needs

• Task Needs

• Maintenance Needs

• Team Needs

Can you give ONE example of "Procedural Needs" ?

Answer explanation

Examples of Procedural Needs

1) When and where the group will meet

2) Setting the agenda of each meeting

3) Summarise the group's progress at the end of the meeting

Can you explain the idea of "Two-pizza teams" by Jeff Bezos?

Can you give ONE example of "Task Needs" ?

Answer explanation

Examples of Task Needs in a Small Group

1) Analyse the issue facing the group

2) Distribute workload

3) Gather views

4) Make sure the group is on task

5) Help the group to reach consensus

Which of the following are individual's responsibilities in a small group? You can choose more than one answer.

• Commit yourself to the goals of your group

• Fulfill individual assignments

• Avoid interpersonal conflicts

• Encourage full participation

• Keep the discussion on track

What is the first step in the Reflective-Thinking Method?

• Analyse the problem

• Define the problem

• Generate potential solutions

• Establish criteria for the solutions

Give an example of a solution criteria to the following problem - "The WiFi connection in the company is sometimes unstable."

The best approach to generate potential solutions is for everyone to write down possible solutions individually, then discuss all potential solutions.

• True

• False

• Not sure

Answer explanation

"The best approach to generate potential solutions is for everyone to write down possible solutions individually, then discuss all potential solutions."

This is TRUE. Most of the times, this leads to the best outcome.