ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF WORKING IN GROUPS
True or false: One example of an advantage of working in groups would be enhanced self-understanding
True
What theory make sure that group members are: satisfying task requirements, overcoming constraints, and review decisions?
Functional Theory
DAILY DOUBLE
True or False: There are three steps tp leading an effective meeting?
True
True or false: nonverbal communication relies on written and spoken words.
False
What acronym describes what makes a group a team?
What are two key concepts in the Structuration Theory?
Systems and Rules
Which factor describes the sets of experience expectations people hold for themselves and others?
Group Roles
Which is not a part of the steps for beginning a meeting? Identify goals, preview meeting, state time constraints and taking turns?
Taking turns
What are any examples of communication?
Gestures and body movements, facial expressions, eye behavior and voice
Which disadvantage of working in groups does not fit? Time constraints, pressure to conform, uneven work distribution, greater comprehension or individual domination?
Greater comprehension
What are the two variables that create an outcome in the Social Exchange Theory?
Rewards - Costs = Outcome
Within the power factor, there are five points.. Name all five
Legitimate, reward, coercive, expert and referent
What are the three steps to follow up a meeting?
Build agenda for the next week
Check in with other members
Complete your assinments
DAILY DOUBLE
DAILY DOUBLE:
DAILY DOUBLE.............
Name 5 interdependent elements for the Systems Theory.
Openness to Environment, Interdependence, Input variables, Process variables, Output variables, Synergy, Entropy, Equifinality
Of the three attributes of a high status member, which does not fit? Being more instructive, speaking up with ideas and being more conforming and agreeable
Being more conforming and agreeing
When concluding a meeting, which do you do: Summarize accomplishments or explain concerns?
Summarize accomplishments
True or false: Laughing is a form of verbal communication:
False
The size of a group should be greater than __ and less than ___. Which is the ideal size? Between __ and __.
greater than 2 and less than 20
Between 5 and 7
Name and Define the two fantasies that are in connection with the Symbolic Convergence Theory.
Fantasy Theme: creative & shared interpretation of events
Fantasy Chain: a string of connected stories that revolve around a common theme
The perception of time within the culture factor has two different types: monochronic and polychronic. Although the polychronic style means to do many things at one time, what are the two other factors that contribute to this style?
They have no strict agenda and their relationships are more important than their jobs
Which is more effective: non-verbal communication or verbal communication?