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Group Communication

Group Communication. Group: Three or more individuals who interact over time, depend on each other, and follow shared rules of conduct in order to reach a common goal. Ideal size: 4-7.

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Group Communication

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  1. Group Communication Group: Three or more individuals who interact over time, depend on each other, and follow shared rules of conduct in order to reach a common goal. Ideal size: 4-7 Team: Special type of group characterized by different and complementary resources of members and a strong sense of collective identity.

  2. Group Communication Strengths: Greater Resource More Thorough Greater Creativity Greater Commitment Limitations: Time Constraints Conformity Pressures (Groupthink)

  3. Group Communication Factors that affect Group Communication • Cohesion • Group Size • Power Relationships • Interaction Patterns Chain Wheel All-Channel • Group Norms: Rules v. Norms • Cultural Differences • Leadership Styles: Democratic, Autocratic, Laissez Faire

  4. Group Communication Types of Group Communication • Task • Procedural • Climate • Egocentric

  5. Group Communication Types of Groups Problem-Solving Group Learning Group Growth Group Social Group

  6. Group Communication Decision Making in Groups • Consensus: Win-Win • Voting: Win-Lose • Compromise: Lose-Lose • Authority Rule/Group Ratification

  7. Group Communication Agenda for Decision Making Define the Problem Analyze the Problem Establish Criteria Generate Solutions Select Best Solution Implement Decision Action Plan to Monitor and Fine-tune

  8. Group Communication Roles in Groups FUNCTIONAL ROLES Content and Relational DYSFUNCTIONAL ROLES Relational Blocker Aggressor Deserter Dominator Recognition Seeker Joker Cynic Initiator/Contributor Information Seeker Opinion Seeker Elaborator/Clarifier Coordinator Diagnostician Evaluator/Critic Supporter Tension Reliever Harmonizer Follower

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