definitions
What is small group communication?
The interaction between three to nine people working to achieve an interdependent goal.
What is assigned groups?
A group where the hierarchy is appointed
What are two types of small group leaders
emergent and designated
why do we need groups
to meet needs
What are the behavioral functions?
Task functions
Maintenance functions
Self-centered functions
What is leadership?
A process of using communications to influence the behavior and attitudes of others
What is emergent groups?
A group that appears due to an situation ex:environmental conditions
What are the three types of leader style approaches?
Democratic leader, Laissez - faire leader, and autocratic leader.
how should you talk in small groups
Speak clearly/concisely, speak 1 point at a time,make sure that you know what you're saying
What are types of criteria?
absolute criteria and important criteria?
What is interdependence?
Everyone putting in information
What are the functions of groups?
Make decisions, effecting change, negotiating conflict, promote creativity and maintaining ties to stakeholders.
What is distributed leadership?
Everyone is expected to to help the group move forward
How does a group achieve a goal?
By exchanging their ideas
What approach require different leadership styles?
Contingency approaches
What are group norms?
Informal rules for interaction
What are task oriented groups?
To complete a goal or task
hat is a laissez - faire leader?
A leader who lets the people make their own decisions.
How can you be an ethical group member?
Be trustworthy and supportive, honest/truthful, thorough and unbiased, show integrity, and manage group conflict ethically
What are experts?
A person who knows alot about a subject and actively share their knowledge with the group
What is group Discussion?
A cooperative exchange of information, opinions, and ideas
What are relationship oriented groups?
inclusion/affection
what is The Distributed Leadership Approach
Each member is expected to help the group move forward
Why do we need different leaders in groups?
So the group can have a distributed amount of ideas and opinions
what is Diversity and Cognitive Paradigms
Observable diversity (physical characteristics)
Implicit diversity (worldview)