WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT

I. Answer all questions (15X1=15)

1. A group is a collection of people who share a common meaning and evaluation of themselves
and come together to achieve common goals.
(a) True
(b) False

Explanation: This question is directly taken from the lecture material. Kindly refer lecture 17.
Topic: Understanding Group Dynamics I
2. A good relationship can be initiated through proper _________________.
(a) attitude
(b) action
(c) presentation
(d) communication

Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 16

Topic: Building Relationships

3. A person goes to a park every day in the evening and often sees a small girl playing with her
puppy. Every time they look at each other, both exchange smile and the girl wave her hand
while returning home. What kind of relationship is this?
(a) Moderate
(b) Casual
(c) Passing
(d) Deep

Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 16

Topic: Building Relationships

4. In which stage of forming relationships, efforts should be made to determine and fulfill the
mutual needs in between two persons?
(a) Negotiation
(b) Identification
(c) Awareness
(d) Exploration

Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 16

Topic: Building Relationships
5. In the Tuckman model of group development, groups at the _________________ stage, start
the creative process of focusing on their goals but may become entangled in the interpersonal
conflict between individuals.

(a) norming
(b) forming
(c) storming
(d) adjourning

Explanation: Storming is a stage in which the group starts the creative process of focusing on its
goals but may become entangled in socioemotional and relationship storms and interpersonal
conflict between individuals. Kindly refer lecture 17.
Topic: Understanding Group Dynamics I
6. Which of the following formal groups are created by the organization to accomplish some
specific goals within an unspecified time frame?

(a) Command groups

(b) Functional groups
(c) Interest groups
(d) Task groups

Explanation: A functional group is created by the organization to accomplish specific goals within
an unspecified time frame. Functional groups remain in existence after achievement of current
goals and objectives. Kindly refer lecture 18.
Topic: Understanding Group Dynamics II

7. ___________________ are formed by members who enjoy similar social activities, political
beliefs, religious values, or other common bonds.

(a) Task groups

(b) Functional groups
(c) Interest groups
(d) Friendship groups

Explanation: Friendship group is a form of informal group. Kindly refer lecture 18.
Topic: Understanding Group Dynamics II

8. Which of the following is a nonverbal communication type used for conflict management?
 (a) Kinesics
(b) Proxemics
(c) Haptics
(d) All of the above

Explanation: Nonverbal communication is the transmission of messages or signals through a

nonverbal platform such as eye contact, facial expression, gestures, postures and the distance
between two individuals. It includes the use of visual cues such as body language, distance, voice
and touch. Kindly refer lecture 19.
Topic: Groups, Conflicts and their Resolution

9. Which style of conflict management involves pushing one viewpoint at the expense of
another or maintaining firm resistance to another person’s actions?
(a) Avoiding style
(b) Accommodating style
(c) Forcing style
(d) Compromising Style

Explanation: The question is taken form the lecture. Kindly refer lecture 19.
Topic: Groups, Conflicts and their Resolution

10. ________________ is a conflict which occurs between two different groups to prove the
superiority of one group over the other.

(a) Intergroup conflict

(b) Intragroup conflict
(c) International conflict
(d) None of the above

Explanation: Intergroup conflict refers to disagreements that exist between two or more groups
and their respective members. However, this can also reflect any type of formal or informal
disagreements between varying groups such as political parties or activist groups. Kindly refer
lecture 19.
Topic: Groups, Conflicts and their Resolution
11. Which of the following sentence about interest groups is INCORRECT?

(a) The goals and objectives of interest groups are specific to each group member and may
not be related to organizational goals.
(b) The members of interest groups may not be part of the same organizational department
but they are bound together by some other common interest.
(c) The interest groups usually continue over time and also last longer than general
informal groups.
(d) None of the above.

Explanation: Interest group is a form of informal group. Kindly refer lecture 18.
Topic: Understanding Group Dynamics II

12. Consider the following statements:

A: Networking is all about the exchange of cognitive or emotional components among a group
of people.
B: Watching TV is an act of collaboration.

(a) Both A and B are correct

(b) A is correct but B is wrong
(c) B is correct but A is wrong
(d) Both A and B are wrong

Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 20

Topic: Social Network, Media and Extending Our Identity

13. Macro-level social networks may involve

(a) Small groups
(b) Organizations
(c) Eco-terrorists
(d) Rights activists

Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 20

Topic: Social Network, Media and Extending Our Identity

14. Consider the following statements:

A: Social media fosters smooth governance.
B: With the help of social media communication, anti-establishment protest movements can
take place.
 (a) Both A and B are correct
(b) A is correct but B is wrong
(c) B is correct but A is wrong
(d) Both A and B are wrong

Explanation: Kindly refer lecture 20

Topic: Social Network, Media and Extending Our Identity

15. Which of the following sentence about group dynamics is CORRECT?

(a) Group dynamics is a system of behaviours and psychological processes occurring

within a social group, or between social groups.
(b) Group dynamics deal with the attitudes and behavioral patterns of a group.
(c) Group dynamics is concerned with the formation, structure and the functioning of a
group.
(d) All of the above

Explanation: Group dynamics consists of two words- group and dynamics. Group is basically a
collectivity of two or more people. Dynamics comes from a Greek word which means FORCE.
Thus, the group dynamics is concerned of interaction of forces amongst group members in social
situations. Kindly refer lecture 17.
Topic: Understanding Group Dynamics I