Formal meetings are conducted according to ________, a time-tested method for planning and running meetings effectively.
A) business etiquette
B) parochial protocols
C) Emily Post's Rules of Order
D) parliamentary procedure
E) majority rules
Ques. 2If you're the designated leader of a meeting,
A) don't interfere if the discussion departs from the goals of the meeting.
B) allow introverted participants to disengage from the meeting.
C) try to simply act as an observer, and let the meeting run itself.
D) allow individuals to decide their individual roles.
E) follow a predetermined agenda.
Ques. 3When planning a meeting, the group leader prepares a(n) ________ of items to discuss, topics to present, or decisions to make.
A) agenda
B) shortlist
C) roster
D) proforma
E) flow chart
Ques. 4Use of parliamentary procedure
A) tends to slow meetings down.
B) contributes to dissent among participants.
C) helps meetings run more smoothly.
D) is only useful for meetings with more than a dozen participants.
E) is used rarely by U.S. organizations.
Ques. 5At the last staff meeting, someone suggested that using parliamentary procedure would help make the meetings more efficient. To learn more about parliamentary procedure, which of the following should you consult?
A) SEC Standards of Ethics
B) Robert's Rules of Order
C) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
D) Fundamental Meeting Management
E) Congressional Meeting Policies and Procedures
Ques. 6For a formal meeting, appoint one person to record a ________ to summarize the important highlights of the meeting.
A) detailed meeting agenda
B) set of meeting minutes
C) pro-forma meeting matrix
D) list of personal impressions
E) list of key opinions
Ques. 7Much of your workplace communication will occur during in-person or online meetings. If you're leading a meeting, you can help to make sure it's productive by
A) preparing carefully.
B) allowing anyone interested in the topic to attend.
C) limit participation during the meeting to supervisors.
D) minimize your participation during the meeting.
E) develop a flexible agenda.
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