Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. One of the things you need to do to help group members work more effectively
together in the virtual environment is to discuss specifically the roles each member will
assume.
2. Research on the use of teams shows that the use of teams in hospitals DOES NOT improve information sharing.
3. Setting ground rules for the virtual group is important, according to Tubbs.
4. According to the reading by Maier, the usual conception of effective decision-making
has emphasized a quality dimension rather than acceptance of the solution.
5. According to Maier, decisions regarding expansions, new product development, and
decentralization can be made by experts because the need for acceptance is relatively
low.


1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True

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