DEOMI Exam 1 Questions And Answers
What are Tuckman's principles of group development Theory? 1. Sequential.
2. Development.
3. Thematic.
What are the five stages of group development and which one is probably the most difficult?
1. Forming.
2. Storming (the most difficult).
3. Norming.
4. Performing.
5. Adjourning.
What are the characteristics associated with the forming stage of group development?
Initially polite and superficial as each person seeks out similarities or common needs.
Why is the storming stage sometimes the most difficult stage of group development?
Group members realize the task is different and more difficult than they imagined.
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What are the two types of norms that are used within groups? General & Role Specific.
What is the difference between formal and informal Rules? Formal are written rules and
Informal Rules do not specify absolute or self-imposed norms.
What are the three basic needs that motivate people according to McClelland's Needs Theory?
1. Achievement.
2. Affiliation.
3. Power.
What are the characteristics associated with needs based on achievement? Welcomes
challenges, Wants ensured success, has conservative goals, Plans ahead, Takes personal
responsibility, needs
hard data reinforcement.
What are the characteristics associated with Affiliation needs? 1. Establishes/maintains
relationships.
2. Approval needs may affect decision making/implementation.
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3. Strives to maintain harmony.
What are the characteristics associated with the Power needs? 1. Enjoys conflict.
2. Strong speaking skills.
3. Autocratic decision making.
4. Situations are win/lose.
5. Can make people a means to an end/ damage relationships.
What are the three levels in which every group operates? 1. Task.
2. Maintenance.
3. Individual functions.
What are the three principles of systems theory that describe how a group operates within its
environment? 1. Interdependence.
2. Non-Summativity.
3. Interdependence with its environment.
What are Tuckman's principles of group development Theory? 1. Sequential.
2. Development.
3. Thematic.
What are the five stages of group development and which one is probably the most difficult?
1. Forming.
2. Storming (the most difficult).
3. Norming.
4. Performing.
5. Adjourning.
What are the characteristics associated with the forming stage of group development?
Initially polite and superficial as each person seeks out similarities or common needs.
Why is the storming stage sometimes the most difficult stage of group development?
Group members realize the task is different and more difficult than they imagined.
, DEOMI Exam 1 Questions And Answers
What are the two types of norms that are used within groups? General & Role Specific.
What is the difference between formal and informal Rules? Formal are written rules and
Informal Rules do not specify absolute or self-imposed norms.
What are the three basic needs that motivate people according to McClelland's Needs Theory?
1. Achievement.
2. Affiliation.
3. Power.
What are the characteristics associated with needs based on achievement? Welcomes
challenges, Wants ensured success, has conservative goals, Plans ahead, Takes personal
responsibility, needs
hard data reinforcement.
What are the characteristics associated with Affiliation needs? 1. Establishes/maintains
relationships.
2. Approval needs may affect decision making/implementation.
, DEOMI Exam 1 Questions And Answers
3. Strives to maintain harmony.
What are the characteristics associated with the Power needs? 1. Enjoys conflict.
2. Strong speaking skills.
3. Autocratic decision making.
4. Situations are win/lose.
5. Can make people a means to an end/ damage relationships.
What are the three levels in which every group operates? 1. Task.
2. Maintenance.
3. Individual functions.
What are the three principles of systems theory that describe how a group operates within its
environment? 1. Interdependence.
2. Non-Summativity.
3. Interdependence with its environment.
