Lesson 6

Question 1

Sources of conflict in collaborative groups include………

1. interpersonal differences
2. gender differences
3. cultural differences
4. all

Answer 1

all

Question 2

T/F

Workplace surveys show that people view meetings as a big waste of time.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

T/F

A collaborative group functions best when each of its members has equal authority.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

T/F

Conflict in collaborative groups can increase when the group transacts exclusively online.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

T/F

In collaborating to produce a document, all members of a collaborative team participate in the actual writing.

Answer 5

false

Question 6

Electronically mediate collaboration is preferable when…….

1. people do not know each other
2. it is important to neutralize personality clashes
3. the issue is sensitive or controversial
4. none
5. all

Answer 6

it is important to neutralize personality clashes

Question 7

T/F

In mixed gender groups, assertive females are considered highly persuasive.

Answer 7

false

Question 8

T/F

“Reviewing” is a more precise term for “editing.”

Answer 8

false

Question 9

T/F

Conflict in a collaborative group can be productive.

Answer 9

true

Question 10

Strategies for creative thinking include all of the following except…….

1. storyboarding
2. brain writing
3. brain scanning
4. brain storming
5. mind mapping

Answer 10

brain scanning