Conceptualizations of Power
Define "power-with"
The ability of individuals within a group to work collaboratively and influence outcomes collectively.
Define "status"
A person’s perceived level of importance or significance within a particular context.
Another term used to describe group climate.
Group morale
_________ communication is defined as that communication behavior that occurs when an individual perceives threat or anticipates threat or anticipates threat in the group.
Defensive
What is an example of "power-over"?
Authoritarian governments, monarchy, corporate executives, formal authority.
What are the three consequences of power?
Commitment, compliance, and resistance.
Groups with an appropriate level of cohesiveness offer support and this type of criticism.
Constructive criticism.
Jack Gibb developed six pairs of _________ and _________ communication.
Defensive and supportive
What does someone in power control to keep a state of oppression?
Resources.
What are the three power dependencies?
The subordinates' values, the nature of the relationship, and counterpower.
This is the relatively enduring tone and quality of group interaction that is experienced similarly by group members.
Group climate.
__________ refers to the sense of community or group consciousness that develops in a group through non-task-related communication such as stories and jokes.
Symbolic convergence
Another word for "oppressed groups" is what?
Disenfranchised groups
What are the five bases of power?
Referent, expert, legitimate, reward, and coercive power
Ideal groups have an appropriate balance between these two types of cohesion.
Task cohesion and social cohesion.
________ are verbalized references to events outside the "here and now" of the group...
Group fantasies
What is important to understand in order to foster equality and inclusivity in groups?
The systems of oppression
What are the three indications that you've come into a group with a high status?
Your volume and speech will differ from the rest of the group
These six qualities contribute to a positive group climate and morale.
Participation, messages, feedback, equity, clear and accepted roles, and motivation.
What are the six pairs of defensive and supportive communication categories?
1. Evaluation and description
2. control and problem orientation
3. Strategy and spontaneity
4. Neutrality and empathy
5. Superiority and equality
6. Certainty and provisionalism