Name :…………………………………………………… Registration number :…………………………….. Course Title : Public Speaking and Debating EXAM (questions and answers) A-How Apprehensive Are You in Group Discussions and meetings ? Just as you have apprehension in public speaking and conversations. You probably also experience apprehension in group discussions and in meetings. This brief test is designed to measure your apprehension in these smal group situations. This questionnaire consists at 12 statements concerning your Feelings about communication in group discussions and meetings. Please indicate in the space provided the degree to which, each statement applies to you. There are no right or wrong answers. Some ; of the statements are similar to other statements. Don't be concerned about this. Workiquickly ; inst record your first impression. 1= Strongly Agree 2= Agree 3= Are Undecided 4=Disagree 5=Strongly Disagree 1. l dislike participating in group discussions. 2. Generally, i am comfortable while participating in group discussions. 3. l am tense and nervous while participating in group discussions. 4. l like to gel involved in group discussions. 5. Engaging in a group discussion with new people makes me tense and nervous. 6. I am Claim and relaxed while participating in group discussions. 7. Generally, i am nervous when l have to participate in a meeting. 8. Usually, i am calm and relaxed while participating in meetings. 9. I am very calm and relaxed when I am called upon to express an opinion at a meeting. 10. I am afraid to express myself at meetings. . 11. Communicating at meetings usually makes me uncomfortable. 12. l am very relaxed when answering questions at a meeting. This test will enable you to obtain Mo subscores, one for group discussions and one for meetings. To obtain your scores use the following formulas : For group discussions compute your score as follows : 1. Begin with 1th number 18 ; this is iust used as a base so that you won't wind up with negative numbers. 2. To 18, add your scores for items 2, 4, and 6. 3. subtract your.I scores for items 1, 3, and 5 from your Step 2 total. Scores abovd 18 shows some degree of apprehension. How do these scores compare withgyour score. From the public speaking and conversation apprehension tests presented in Unit 3 ? What factors contribute to your apprehension in small discussion groups and meetings ? Might the suggestions offered in Unit 3 for managing apprehensionialso prove uselul here ? B-What Kind of Leader Are You ? Respond to each of the following statements by indicating YES if the statement is a generally accurate description of your leadership style and NO if it's not. 1. I would speak as a representative of the group. 2. I would settle conflicts when they occur in the group. 3. lwauld be reluctant to allow the others freedom of action. A. I would decide what should be done and how it should be done. 5. I would refuse to explain my actions when questioned. 6. lwauld allow members complete freedom in their work. 7. 1 would permit the others to use their own judgment in solving problems. 8. 1 would let the others do their work as they think best. 9. 1 would allow the others a high degree of initiative. 10. I would permit the group to set its own pace. These questions come from on extensive leadership test and should help you focus on some ways a leader can accomplish a task and ensure member satisfaction. Questions 1-5 are phrased so a leader concerned with completing the group's taslr would answer YES. Questions 6-10 are phrased so a leader concerned with ensuring that the group members are satisfied would answer YES Think about your own style of leadership. Are you generally more concerned with task or people ? Do you adiust your style on the basis of the specific group or do you have one style that you use in all situations ?