Question

Which choice is an effective ground rule for a group meeting? A. Assign the smartest member the role of note-taker. B. Make sure everyone participates. C. Allow shy members to keep to themselves. D. Limit brainstorming to one minute per topic.

Answer 1

Answer: B. Make sure everyone participates.

In every group meeting, it is important to make sure that all members participate. This will allow a better exchange of ideas to take place. It will also ensure that the workload is divided among all members. This rule is likely to make group meetings more peaceful, fair and efficient.

Answer 2

B. Make sure everyone participates.

The very nature of a group meeting is to gather group members to discuss a topic or decide on a course of action, and this discussion or decision will be based upon the views and opinions of all those present who were assigned or asked to be a part of the group meeting.  Because group meetings tend to be small and are formed so that each member will have a better chance of contributing, one of the most effective rules for a group meeting would be that everyone participates.