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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Encourager</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Volunteer</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should research the topic or assignment for the group?

    <p>RESEARCHER</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>RECORDER</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Spokesperson</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group member is responsible for organizing timelines and schedules?

    <p>Planner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of having a review process?

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

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