Business Communication In Person In Print Online 10th Edition By Newman – Test Bank

1. An inclusive work environment is one that ensures all employees can contribute fully to the organization.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BCIP.NEWM.17.2.4 – 2.4
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States – AK – DISC – PROMOTION
TOPICS: Diversity within the United States
OTHER: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/7/2015 1:06 PM

2. Because individuals don’t waste time interacting with others, they can usually accomplish more work alone than in teams.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BCIP.NEWM.17.2.1 – 2.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States – AK – DISC – PROMOTION
TOPICS: Work Team Communication
OTHER: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM

3. Using wikis for group projects usually results in more contributions from group members, fewer in-person meetings, and better overall collaboration.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BCIP.NEWM.17.2.2 – 2.2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States – AK – DISC – PROMOTION
TOPICS: Collaboration on Team Writing Projects
OTHER: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM

4. Research indicates that the ideal small team consists of around five members.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BCIP.NEWM.17.2.1 – 2.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States – AK – DISC – PROMOTION
TOPICS: Work Team Communication
OTHER: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM

5. When members of a work team try to evade individual responsibility, they are engaged in social loafing.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BCIP.NEWM.17.2.1 – 2.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States – AK – DISC – PROMOTION
TOPICS: Work Team Communication
OTHER: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM

6. It is best to assume the role of reader when providing feedback on a coworker’s document.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BCIP.NEWM.17.2.2 – 2.2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States – AK – DISC – PROMOTION
TOPICS: Collaboration on Team Writing Projects
OTHER: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/7/2015 1:08 PM

7. Avoiding conflict in groups is essential to preserving harmony and successfully completing projects.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BCIP.NEWM.17.2.1 – 2.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States – AK – DISC – PROMOTION
TOPICS: Work Team Communication
OTHER: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM

8. Groups should discourage debate about work issues because this prevents cohesive decisions from being implemented on time.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BCIP.NEWM.17.2.1 – 2.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States – AK – DISC – PROMOTION
TOPICS: Work Team Communication
OTHER: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM

9. Groupthink results when a team’s cohesiveness suppresses the free flow of ideas.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BCIP.NEWM.17.2.1 – 2.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States – AK – DISC – PROMOTION
TOPICS: Work Team Communication
OTHER: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM

10. Healthy conflict in groups focuses on personality differences.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BCIP.NEWM.17.2.1 – 2.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States – AK – DISC – PROMOTION
TOPICS: Work Team Communication
OTHER: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/24/2015 1:20 PM