1. The type of group that you want if you are looking to interview especially for a market research is called a focus group. A focus group discussion is a type of data gathering technique that is used when someone wants to collect information from a group of participants through an interview.
ANSWER: focus group.
2. A type of group, on the other hand, that exists solely to generate ideas is called a brainstorming group. From the term 'brainstorming' which literally means to gather or generate ideas, a brainstorming group functions the same as the word is defined.
ANSWER: brainstorming group.
3. This question is a bit subjective since an effective group leader both needs to have positivity and discipline, but, if you are looking for the most important quality, you cannot be an effective leader if you do not have discipline. Only through discipline will you be able to properly lead your group to meet the goals that you've set.
ANSWER: discipline.
4. I'm not sure if there is still a fourth option but among the options given, we're sure groupthink and collaborating with strangers is not the correct answer. Groupthink means failing to consider alternatives leading to irrational decision while not enough information has been provided for us to know that Natasha and Belinda are strangers. This leaves us with one final answer.
ANSWER: failing to create a group connection.
5. To have an effective communication, you need to have critical thinking and an understanding of subject matter so you can have the ability to generate good ideas that will be beneficial to your discussion. Good interpersonal communication skills are also important so you could communicate your ideas clearly. This leaves us with one option.
ANSWER: individualism.
6. Among the options given, only one really gives a concrete picture that the people will be working and interacting with one another to achieve a specific goal. Being in the same room or fighting for the same cause cannot be described as a group.
ANSWER: 5 students working on a group American history project.
7. If you want a group that will perform a specific job, then you need to gather a task group (or task force). A task group is literally what the two terms are defined: it is a group solely for performing a specific task.
ANSWER: task
8. If the group leader is realistic, then he would never expect that all members will participate equally and that everyone will agree on all issues. If he or she is truly realistic, then he or she will entertain the idea that distractions are a part of the environment and the group will need help to stay focused.
ANSWER: the group may need help staying focused.
9. As we defined earlier, groupthink is a phenomena that occurs when a group fails to consider other alternative ideas therefore leading to an unwise decision. This typically happens when all kinds of angles are refused to be heard and the group rushes to reach to a consensus immediately, ignoring all possible alternatives. This will be prevented if each member will provide a typed copy of his or her views on the subject matter. In that way, the group can be sure that all views will be heard and no single angle will be silenced.
ANSWER: providing a typed copy of his or her views on the subject matter.
10. Out of the options given, it is clear that you can never be a part of a group without knowing about it. Being in a group requires active participation and you will be encouraged by a group leader to contribute whenever you are part of one, thus it is impossible for you to be unaware of being a part of a group.
ANSWER: You can be part of one and not know it.
