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Jramos095

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One member of a task force on which you serve is particularly good at helping other members get along and work through their differences. This individual plays a(n)
 
  A) team-maintenance role.
  B) task-oriented role.
  C) self-oriented role.
  D) coordinating role.
  E) empathic role.

Question 2

During the ________ of the group-development process, the members of a problem-solving team would begin to discuss their positions and become more assertive in establishing their roles.
 
  A) emergence phase
  B) reinforcement phase
  C) orientation phase
  D) brainstorming phase
  E) conflict phase



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Group members who fulfill a team maintenance role make sure that everyone in the group is focused on group tasks. These members spend time and energy to avoid conflicts and to make sure that group members don't feel resentful or bitter about group activities.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) In the conflict phase of the group-development process, different opinions and perspectives begin to emerge. During orientation, team members get to know one another. Roles are established during orientation, and group members begin developing group norms and goals.





 

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