Small Group Communication Chapter 5

What is the goal of task-oriented groups?

• To have fun!

• To find a solution or decision

• To create relationships

• To do a task

"We all have different ideas for lunch, let's come up with some options that have something for everyone"

Which critical function in decision-making is represented here?

• Propose a set of realistic solutions

• Thoroughly discuss a plan

• Assess the positives for each solution

• Assess the negatives for each solution

"Chipotle is a good option for lunch because we all like it. Qdoba is also a good idea because it is so close, plus they have free guac and queso!"

Which critical function in decision-making is represented here?

• Propose a set of realistic solutions

• Thoroughly discuss a problem

• Assess the positives of each solution

• Assess the negatives of each solution

"Chipotle can be kind of expensive though. Qdoba could have a really long time since it is in the union and it is lunch time."

Which of the critical functions in decision-making is represented here?

• Propose a set of realistic solutions

• Thoroughly discuss a problem

• Assess the positives of each solution

• Assess the negatives of each solution

Which decision-making process did the group just use?

• Voting

• Brainstorming

• Nominal Group

• Consensus

In nominal group technique members work both interdependently and independently

• True

• False

Which decision-making process did the group just use?

• Brainstorming

• Voting

• Nominal Group

• Ranking

Silence is important in brainstorming

• True

• False

Which decision-making process did the group just use?

• Nominal Group

• Voting

• Consensus

• Ranking

How many criteria from the functional theory of group decision making does consensus meet?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5