When planning a meeting, the group leader prepares a(n) ________ ...

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When planning a meeting, the group leader prepares a(n) ________ of items to discuss, topics to present, or decisions to make.
 
  A) agenda
  B) shortlist
  C) roster
  D) proforma
  E) flow chart

Question 2

Use of parliamentary procedure
 
  A) tends to slow meetings down.
  B) contributes to dissent among participants.
  C) helps meetings run more smoothly.
  D) is only useful for meetings with more than a dozen participants.
  E) is used rarely by U.S. organizations.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) The agenda outlines what will actually take place during the meeting and the order in which topics will be covered. A well-written agenda adds structure to a meeting that greatly increases the chance of achieving group goals.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Parliamentary procedure is a tried-and-true method of running a meeting. Using parliamentary procedure often eliminates conflicts and minimizes resentment and misunderstandings. The advantage of parliamentary procedure is that it is a set of rules that everyone understands to be fair so there are no debates about how to resolve issues.