18 Questions
What should be the ideal number of people in a meeting for effective decision making?
The fewest number of people who can actively and effectively participate
What is an important aspect of a committee's membership?
Organisational position and role
What type of committee is appointed for a specific purpose and a limited time?
Task force
What is an important consideration for the timing of a meeting?
When there is a natural time limit to the meeting
What should a group member do during a meeting?
Ask for clarification as needed
Why should meetings be limited to a certain duration?
To maintain people's attention
What is a key requirement for a team to be effective?
All roles are undertaken by the team members
What is a characteristic of an individual with a Coordinator (CO) role?
They are able to get others working to a shared aim
What is a characteristic of a high-status member in a group?
They exercise more influence in group decisions
What is a characteristic of a Teamworker (TW) role?
They are supportive and sociable
What is a characteristic of a Resource Investigator (RI) role?
They are quick and good communicators
What is a characteristic of a Monitor-Evaluator (ME) role?
They are serious and prudent
What is the optimal group size for complex organizational tasks that require diversity in knowledge, skills, and attitudes?
Five to ten members
What type of groups tend to function more harmoniously?
Homogeneous groups
What is an advantage of having competent individuals as group members?
Groups tend to perform better
What is a characteristic of heterogeneous groups?
They tend to experience considerable conflict
What is a benefit of having a group size of five to ten members?
It allows for full participation
What is the impact of group size on group performance?
Groups with five to ten members tend to perform optimally
Learn about the impact of group cohesiveness on attitudes, social pressure, and productivity. Understand how it affects absenteeism, turnover, and adherence to norms.
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