Question 1

Explain four of the various ways groups can make decisions.For each of your chosen methods,explain its advantages and disadvantages.

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Question 2

If a group uses an authority-rule method of decision making,members will not have any chance to voice their opinions.

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When decisions are made by authority rule, the designated leader can choose to consult with members before making a decision.

Question 3

Deborah Tannen writes: "Why should meetings be so frustrating? A large source of dissatisfaction is the conviction that your time is being taken up without obvious results; another is the feeling that you are not being heard.In that sense,meetings are a pressure-cooker microcosm of the workplace: A diverse group of people,with their own ideas,comes together to get a job done." Discuss Tannen's comments.Suggest guidelines from your text that could help alleviate the two sources of frustration she writes about.

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Question 4

What is parliamentary procedure? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

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Question 5

Describe two meetings you've participated in: one that should not have been held,and one that was productive.Explain your reactions,incorporating guidelines from the text.

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Question 6

What are the seven steps in the reflective-thinking sequence? What is it helpful to follow these steps in chronological order?

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Question 7

Compose three vague agenda items.Next,revise the wording of each item so it focuses on specific outcomes and prepares participants for their roles.

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Question 8

Describe the decision-making process a leader should go through in deciding whether to call a meeting.Identify at least four reasons to hold a meeting and four reasons not to hold a meeting.Explain each briefly.

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Question 9

Compare Step 3 (establish criteria)and Step 4 (generate possible solutions)of the reflective-thinking sequence.In your discussion,describe the difference between a criterion and the solution.Give examples of each.Explain why each step is important.

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Question 10

John Stuart Mill wrote: "Every great movement must experience three stages: ridicule,discussion,adoption." Compare and contrast these stages with Aubrey Fisher's stages of group problem solving.

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Question 11

What are the seven steps in the reflective-thinking sequence? Why can it be helpful to follow these steps in chronological order?

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Question 12

Compare and contrast the essential steps a leader should take in opening and concluding a meeting.Look for similarities and differences in the steps,their purpose,and their impact.

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Question 13

What is nominal group technique? When should it be used? Describe what occurs in each of its five phases.What is the purpose for each step?

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Question 14

Identify four types of questions designed to encourage group members to participate.Explain each type of question and when it should be used.Write one example of each type.

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Question 15

What is the purpose of brainstorming? Identify three cardinal rules and three tips for healthy brainstorming.Explain why each is important.

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Question 16

Identify and describe three categories of meetings that occur in the workplace.Which of these types of meetings does your text focus on,and why?

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Question 17

Explain four elements that should be included in a comprehensive agenda for a meeting.What does each of these elements contribute toward an effective meeting?

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Quiz 8: Effective Meetings