Task Roles
This task role refers to an individual who takes notes on the discussion and activities that occur during a group meeting
Recorder
This maintenance role refers to an individual who encourages group members and often engages in one-on-one exchanges where they check-in on group members
Supporter
This negative role refers to an individual who tries to use group meetings as a therapy session for issues not related to the group's task
Self-Confessor
This stage of Tuckman's group development refers to the initial assembling of the group
forming
Groups can range in size from _____ to 20 members
3
This task role refers to an individual who manages the flow of conversation in a group to achieve balance wherein all group members get to participate in a meaningful way
Gatekeeper
This maintenance role refers to an individual who is naturally funny and sensitive to the personalities of the group and the dynamics of a given situation
Tension Releaser
This negative role refers to an individual who makes excessive verbal contributions, preventing equal participation by other group members
Monopolizer
This stage of group development is often the longest and is when groups establish their routines
Norming
Groups are generally task oriented or ____________?
Goal Oriented
This task role refers to an individual who critically questions the information provided within the group by asking for elaboration, clarification, or more information
Information Seeker
This maintenance role refers to an individual who manages the various types of group conflict that emerge during group communication by keeping their eyes and ears open for the signs of conflict
This negative role refers to an individual who is chronically submissive to the point that it hurts the group's progress
Doormat
Adjourning
This type of group satisfies our social needs and often includes friends, family, and significant others.
This task role refers to an individual who keeps the group on track toward completing its task by setting and assessing the goals of the group and monitoring the groups progress
Expediter
This maintenance role refers to an individual who is a reflective thinker with good perception skills that they use to analyze group climate and initiate appropriate role behaviors to maintain a positive climate
Social-emotional leader
This negative role refers to an individual who intentionally or unintentionally keeps things from getting done in the group by citing a procedural rule or suggest outside input be provided before moving forward
Blocker
This stage of group development is characterized by initial conflict because group members are discussing role assignments and are beginning to establish procedures and norms
Storming
Team mascots and colors best exhibit which group trait?
Shared identity
This task role refers to an individual who communicates "big picture" thoughts and suggestions that feed group discussion
Substantive Task Leader
This maintenance role refers to an individual who helps manage the diversity within a group by mediating intercultural conflict
Interpreter
This negative role refers to an individual who argues against most of the ideas and proposals discussed within the group
Central negative
This stage of Tuckman's group development refers to the times in which the group is operating at peak efficiency and are completing the task at hand
Performing
What characteristic of groups describes the shared purpose and fate of a group wherein they succeed or fail together?
Interdependence