Since the First Meeting Didn't Go Well, Jeremy Read Several

question 5

Multiple Choice

Since the first meeting didn't go well, Jeremy read several management books on working with groups and thought perhaps a longer meeting would allow time to explore several points of view. He chose a Friday afternoon so everyone could go home afterward and not have to rush off to other work appointments. To his surprise, the first idea he suggested was accepted by the group, and the meeting was over in no time! The group was most likely engaging in __________ so they could end the meeting and go home early.

• A) groupthink
• B) satisficing
• C) goal displacement
• D) domination
• E) intellectual stimulation

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Definitions:

Audience-centered Approach

A method of communication that focuses on understanding and addressing the needs, interests, and expectations of the audience.

Communication Channels

Systems used to deliver messages.

Etiquette

The set of conventional rules and manners that govern social and professional behavior in society or among members of a particular profession.

Communicating Ethically

The practice of conveying messages in a manner that is honest, fair, and considerate of others' rights and needs.