Dynamics of Groups and Teams — Unit test Answers

Describe a situation in which a person has legitimate power?

What is your listening style? Provide an example to support your assessment of your listening style.

Write a brief dialogue that demonstrates what men typically prefer to communicate.

Organizations are structured.

The picture above is an example of a _____________ message.

Men tend to emphasize ____________ when communicating.

Define organization and explain three of the characteristics of an organization. Give three examples of organizations, try to include an organization that you belong to.

_________ goals may not be exactly the same, but they still work together for a common good.

“Don’t spread gossip” is an example of _____________.

Lucy: “Mr. Smith is refusing to accept my science project because he says my paper isn’t long enough! I just don’t understand; I worked so hard on that and now it was all a waste of time.”Peter: “Don’t worry, you can always enter again next year.”Lucy: “I don’t know why I bother talking to you, you don’t listen to a word I say!”What adjustments can Lucy and Peter each make to their communication, in order to avoid misunderstandings like this in the future?

What is the definition of listening?

“The leader of our research team has studied this issue for 10 years. She earned a PhD from Harvard University and has, since then, been a world leader in her field”This statement reflects ________________ power.

What steps can you take to overcome barriers created by different communication codes?

Explain the significant differences between listening and hearing.

Write a summary of the communication differences between men and women.