Chapter 2 Practice Exam

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. 1.In general, a system is composed of

a)input, throughput, and synergy correct incorrect

b)output, entropy, and negative synergy correct incorrect

c)input, throughout, and output correct incorrect

d)input, equifinality, and equilibrium correct incorrect

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. 2.Groups establish boundaries and thus regulate change in systems by

a)establishing rules correct incorrect

b)establishing information networks correct incorrect

c)erecting linguistic barriers correct incorrect

d)all of the above correct incorrect

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. 3.Deep diversity refers to

a)including only a small percentage of under-represented minorities as group members correct incorrect

b)making sure only the best and the brightest individuals can join a group correct incorrect

c)group members exhibiting a substantial understanding on a specialized, narrow subject. correct incorrect

d)none of the above correct incorrect

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. 4.Negative synergy is

a)a measure of a system's movement toward disorganization and disintegration correct incorrect

b)excessive input into a system correct incorrect

c)dynamic equilibrium measured in a system correct incorrect

d)none of the above correct incorrect

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. 5.Synergy occurs in groups primarily by

a)group members working competitively to achieve a common goal correct incorrect

b)limiting diversity within the group membership to simplify group processes correct incorrect

c)using the "rule of seven" to best advantage correct incorrect

d)none of the above correct incorrect

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. 6.Difficult group members should never be allowed to speak. It’s called the “gag rule.”

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. 7.Groups can sometimes be too open, causing problems for the group.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. 8.The ideal group size is seven, plus or minus two.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. 9.As groups increase in size, cooperation becomes more challenging.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. 10.A system sustains dynamic equilibrium by almost never permitting new members to join.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect