SSG Review 4

Which of the following reasons is sound justification for scheduling or attending a group meeting?

• You hate to write reports and memos

• You prefer not to do the research yourself

• You feel lost without colleagues

• Group input and interaction are critical

Which of the following answers depicts the 3 main elements of a meeting?

• structure, schedule, chairperson

• conflict, cohesion, engagement

• members, leaders, engagement

• chairperson, agenda, minutes

Which of the following criteria should NOT be considered when determining who to invite to a meeting?

• individuals who will be affected directly by the outcome

• individuals who disagree or represent minority viewpoints

• individuals who have the power to implement decisions

• individuals who are uninvolved in the issues for discussion

At what point in a business meeting should group members approve the agenda and minutes?

• right after the call to order

• right after routine reports are shared

• before the discussion of new business

• right before final announcements by members

The person in charge of conducting a meeting is the……….

• group leader

• dominator

• chairperson

• recorder

All of the following strategies are for keeping a meeting moving at a comfortable pace EXCEPT

• Only begin the meeting until all important group members are present

• Place a time limit on each agenda item

• Stay focused on the meeting's goal

• Schedule another meeting to discuss unfinished business

Which of the following labels does NOT represent how member behavior can disrupt a meeting?

• loudmouth

• whisperer

• latecomer

• summarizer

Who is the meeting contributor?

• sleeper

• whisperer

• latecomer

• reporter

The sentence "Let Nemo finish her point first, and then we'll hear other’s opinions" can help a group deal with a member who is…….

• loudmouth

• whisperer

• interrupter

• quieter

The written record of a group's discussion and activities is _____

• a meeting minute

• a report

• an agenda

• a note