Question

You are in a small cafe and a meeting had been called to dissolve menu changes. Most people have contributed their ideas. The discussion has already gone on for 15 of the scheduled 20 minutes.

Which of the following is NOT an example of effective group participation?

A. The group leader asks those who have not participated whether they have anything to add to the discussion.

B. The group leader insists that everyone come to an agreement in the next five minutes.

C. The group leader reminds attendees that differences of opinion are respected.

D. The group leader or timekeeper reminds everyone that only five minutes are left for discussion.

Answer 1

The group leader insists that everyone come to an agreement in the next five minutes.

Answer 2

the answer is b because that wouldn’t motivate them