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You are the group leader and your group is trying to come up with solutions to the problem your teacher has assigned. Kaleel is very vocal and insists that his idea is the best. The others are becoming frustrated. What should you do?

A
Kick Kaleel out of the group
B
Go tell your teacher that Kaleel is not cooperating.
C
Have each member rate all the ideas and use the one most people like best.
D
Agree to use Kaleel’s idea in order to keep peace in the group.
4

All of the following are necessary for being an effective team member, except:

A
Only assert your own ideas.
B
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate!
C
Don't blame others.
D
Listen actively.
5

Which of the following is not something your group might do while trying to select the best solution?

A
look at the problem from every angle
B
vote, rank, rate
C
build consensus
D
compromise
6

All of the following are steps your group should follow to be effective, except:

A
Generate creative solutions.
B
Select the best solution.
C
Take action.
D
Get feedback.
7

Which of the following is not a part of taking action?

A
assigning roles
B
following through
C
brainstorming
D
All of the above are parts of taking action.
8

_____________________ entails organizing group activities to encourage the group to take action and get things done.

A
reaction-oriented structure
B
detail-oriented structure
C
action-oriented structure
D
group-oriented structure
9

All of the following are characteristics of an effective group member, except:

A
Develops leadership-oriented structure
B
Identifies clear goals
C
Gathers and uses information effectively
D
Develops a variety of viable options.
10

Developing an action-oriented structure includes all of the following, except:

A
Assigning roles
B
Developing a single viable option
C
Establishing leadership
D
Getting organized towards taking action
12

All of the following are steps your group should follow to be effective, except:

A
Identify and define the problem.
B
Analyze the problem.
C
Discuss one solution.
D
Take action.
13

Which of the following is a question your group might ask while trying to identify or define the problem?

A
Who is affected?
B
What are the limitations?
C
What are the criteria for our solution?
D
What are we concerned about?
14

All of the following are characteristics of an effective group member, except:

A
Objectively evaluates options
B
Treats others kindly
C
Develops an action-oriented structure
D
Develops a single viable option
15

Which of the following is not a question your group might ask while analyzing the problem?

A
Which is the most viable solution?
B
How long has this problem existed?
C
What are the criteria for our solution?
D
What are the limitations?

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