Cullen is in a small group focusing on a project for work. The group is currently cooperating and members are able to compromise while discussing the problem at length. Which decision-making phase is the group in?
a. orientation
b. conflict
c. emergence
d. reinforcement
Answer: c
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A. high quality and high acceptance B. high quality and low acceptance C. low quality and high acceptance D. low quality and low acceptance
One aspect of the ________ stage of effective listening is separating a speaker's opinions from statements of fact.
A. responding B. understanding C. evaluating D. hearing