According to your textbook, which of the

following is NOT listed as a reason as to why the nominal- group technique often produces better results than traditional brainstorming?
A. Nominal group technique does not allow for verbal or nonverbal criticism.
B. It does not allow for the piggybacking of ideas.
C. It often results in more ideas being generated.
D. Some people are apprehensive or nervous to speak up during meetings.

Answer: B

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Which group problem solving technique has two phases—idea generation and idea evaluation and voting?

a. Nominal Group Technique b. Normal Group Technique c. Decreasing Options Technique d. Standard Agenda Technique e. Group Norming Technique

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Once you have arranged an interview with an authority on your speech topic, what is your next task?

a. ask the interviewee if you may audio- or video-tape the interview b. conduct the interview with your interviewee as professionally as possible c. plan for the interview by conducting research and planning specific questions d. determine how you will use the interview information in your speech

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