Group Roles and Leadership Functions in Teams

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Which role is responsible for ensuring every group member has an opportunity to express their thoughts and opinions?

  • Mediator
  • Encourager
  • Standards setter (correct)
  • Consensus tester

Who is the individual known for harmonizing and maintaining peace within a group?

  • Gatekeeper
  • Mediator (correct)
  • Tension reliever
  • Volunteer

Which role eliminates negative feelings within the group?

  • Tension reliever (correct)
  • Encourager
  • Consensus tester
  • Listener

Who is the individual that ensures every member agrees with the outcomes through checking for consensus?

<p>Consensus tester (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role is known to praise others, be receptive, and approachable?

<p>Encourager (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who offers other group members whatever is needed to fulfill roles effectively?

<p>Volunteer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role is responsible for ensuring the group stays on task and completes the work together?

<p>ENCOURAGER (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should research the topic or assignment for the group?

<p>RESEARCHER (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role is responsible for presenting and explaining the group's finished work to the class?

<p>PRESENTER (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended group size for the exercise mentioned in the text?

<p>5 - 8 students (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If group conflict arises during the assignment of roles, what is the suggested course of action according to the text?

<p>Seek assistance from an outsider, such as the lecturer or class representative (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the roles mentioned in the text?

<p>RECORDER (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the 'Opinion Seeker' in a group?

<p>To seek ideas and suggestions from other members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group member is responsible for ensuring that deadlines are met?

<p>Deadline Setter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary task of the 'Clarifier' in a group?

<p>To attempt different ideas to see how they work (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group member is responsible for speaking on behalf of the group?

<p>Spokesperson (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the 'Troubleshooter' in a group?

<p>To keep asking 'what if' questions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group member is responsible for organizing timelines and schedules?

<p>Planner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of having a review process?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for forming groups initially?

<p>The groups should be formed and an action plan created within class time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can the lecturer do to assist students in forming groups?

<p>Put students that live in close proximity together in a group. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having students reflect on successes and failures during class time?

<p>To create a platform for discussion of problems later in the group process. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be difficult for students to schedule meetings outside of class time?

<p>Students live in different locations and have varying schedules. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about task roles?

<p>Task roles are assigned based on the specific task or assignment that the group was formed to achieve. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for a team to function efficiently?

<p>Valuing the contributions and strengths of all team members. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following roles is NOT mentioned in the text as one of the main types of roles within a group?

<p>Leadership roles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is important for ensuring that tasks are performed effectively by the assigned team members?

<p>Providing clear and detailed descriptions of the tasks. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are roles sometimes assigned within a group?

<p>Members naturally slip into certain roles without formal assignments. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the emergence of leaders within a group, according to the text?

<p>Leaders often emerge informally, without formal assignment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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