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Working in Groups
Communication Principles and Strategies
Eighth Edition



Isa Engleberg
Prince George‘s Community College


Dianna Wynn
StandPoint Strategies LLC




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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Group Communication 1

Chapter 2: Group Development 35

Chapter 3: Participation in Groups 69

Chapter 4: Diversity in Groups 106

Chapter 5: Leadership in Groups 144

Chapter 6: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups 178

Chapter 7: Listening and Responding in Groups 214

Chapter 8: Conflict and Cohesion in Groups 244

Chapter 9: Decision Making and Problem Solving in Groups 279

Chapter 10: Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups 318

Chapter 11: Group Meetings 356

Chapter 12: Group Presentations 378




Chapter 1
Introduction to Group Communication
Key: Answer, Page, Type, Learning Objective, Level

Type

A=Applied
ii
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C=Conceptual

F=Factual

Level

(1)=Easy; (2)=Moderate; (3)=Difficult

1% Easy

83 % Moderate

16% Difficult

LO=Learning Objective

SG=Used in Study Guide

p=page

TB_Engleberg_Chapter 1


Multiple Choice Single Select

1) According to a study commissioned by the Association of American Colleges and
Universities (AAC&U) that asked 496 employers to rank the essential learning outcomes
needed by college graduates entering the workforce, which outcome ranked highest?
a) ability to work in teams
b) critical thinking
c) digital literacy
d) ability to analyze and interpret data
e) the application of knowledge to real-world settings



Answer: a
Learning Objective 1.1: Describe the pervasiveness and importance of group work.
Topic 1.1: The Importance of Groups
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

2) The state in which the effective collaboration of group members produces better results than

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what would be expected, given the sum of skills and abilities of individual members working
alone, is known as ________.
a) interaction
b) common goals
c) interdependence
d) synergy
e) working
Answer: d
Learning Objective 1.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in groups.
Topic 1.2.1: Advantages of Working in Groups
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

3) Which of the following characteristics is a disadvantage of working in groups?
f) Groups make better decisions when working on complex tasks.
g) Working in groups enhances member learning.
h) Groups require significant time, energy, and resources.
i) Groups are often more creative than members working alone.
j) Members usually enjoy working with others in groups.
Answer: c
Learning Objective 1.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in groups.
Topic 1.2.2: Disadvantages of Working in Groups
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

4) Which of the following situations best represents group communication as defined in the
text?
k) people talking in an elevator
l) people discussing the weather at an airport
m) fans cheering at a baseball game
n) jury members deliberating a court case
o) a congregation listening to a sermon
Answer: d
Learning Objective 1.3: Explain the importance of the five key elements in the definition of
group communication.
iv
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