Working in Groups

What is one way to respond to varying levels of commitment in a group?

You notice that a group member is not contributing as much to the group task as agreed upon. You feel that this is unfair and plan to address the issue with the group member. How should you approach this situation?

• Move on their contribution is not important.

• Express your honest feelings in a respectful manner and ask the member for suggestions for a solution this is a win-win situation.

• Move on and try to be as productive as possible working only with other motivated members.

• Tell your professor to ensure that his/her grade is negatively effected.

Jim is utilizing his assertive personality to take on all of the tasks of the assignment in order to ensure it is completed correctly. How should Joanna and Saul approach Jim about this problem?

• Remain mature, calm and respectful without complaining.

• The group leader needs to interject and handle the problem by telling Jim that he is being too assertive and needs to share group responsibilities fairly.

• Take your issue to the professor.

• Approach Jim in a respectful manner working out a solution to the problem by trouble shooting the problem areas, respecting other's ideas, and including everyone in the process.

Name three of the five attributes of successful group work.

According to your handout, which step is described as "a particularly important park of the planning phase?"

• Identifying specific tasks and allocating them to team members.

• Getting to know one another.

• Exchanging contact information.

• Taking notes during the meeting.

What is a key benefit of working in groups?

• A) Increased individual workload

• B) Enhanced creativity through collaboration

• C) Less accountability

• D) More time spent on decision making

Which of the following is an effective communication strategy in group work?

• A) Interrupting others to make your point

• B) Listening actively and providing feedback

• C) Dominating the conversation

• D) Avoiding conflict at all costs

In the context of group work, what does the term 'synergy' refer to?

• A) The energy drink everyone shares

• B) The combined effort being greater than individual efforts

• C) The conflict between group members

• D) The division of tasks among members

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A) Each of the team members have their own task.

• B) Each of the team members has their own task.

• C) Each of the team members are having their own task.

• D) Each of the team members were having their own task.

What is the role of a facilitator in a group discussion?

• A) To make all the decisions for the group

• B) To ensure everyone has a chance to speak

• C) To take notes for the group

• D) To assign tasks to each member