Types of Virtual Groups
What communication technology would a Zoom meeting fall under?
Video conference
What faces more challenges, face-to-face groups or virtual groups
Virtual groups.
Which type of group is more effective
a. Long-term groups
b. short-term groups
Option a
Generally, long-term groups are more effective because they tend to know each other better
Do virtual groups generally have more obstacles than in-person groups
Yes, this is because virtual groups have a higher rate of misunderstandings and confusion because of missed e-mails, connection issues, or lack of context.
What are the three types of virtual groups?
Text
Audio Conferences
Video Conferences
Why can communicating without seeing the other person lead to miscommunication
You can’t rely on nonverbal cues
What is the most common struggle in virtual groups?
a. Not being familiar with the technology
b. Scheduling issues
c. Group procrastination
Option a
Not being familiar with the technology
True or False
Does the media you use to communicate with your group affect group success?
True
The way you communicate will affect the productivity of the group because it is the way you share information and keep everyone in the loop
This social cue can only be noticed with ONE of the mentioned virtual group options
Nonverbal cues / body language
What is a way to help people with social anxiety?
Text-only
Typing responses on a computer
Which is better, Asynchronous or Synchronous groups
Trick question
It depends on what you are trying to achieve within the group.
When scheduling a meeting, what should you take into consideration?
schedules
Days that work with everyone
What is the principal method used for communicating in organizations
Email / text-based messaging
What are 2 advantages of virtual groups
Distance not a problem, members connected across many time zones
Cost savings on travel, lodging, and food
Initial status equalization
Greater assertiveness from reticent members
Decreased social anxiety (text-only and audio-only media)
Settling arguments by consulting text transcripts (email).
What is the difference between high and low media richness
High media richness tends to be more face-to-face communication; it also tends wo be more "personal," whereas low media richness is impersonal and tends to be more suitable for group productivity
True or False
In-person/face-to-face communication is important during the beginning stages of group formation
True
Face-to-face/in-person communication is important during the beginning stages of the group because it helps build trust and cohesiveness, improving group success