BUSMHR Exam 1 - Maintenance Roles VS Task Roles

Gatekeeper

Maintenance; Encourages all group members to participate.

Standard Setter

Maintenance; Evaluates the quality of group processes.

Encourager

Maintenance; Fosters group solidarity by accepting and praising various points of view.

Compromiser

Maintenance; Helps resolve conflict by meeting others "halfway".

Harmonizer

Maintenance; Mediates conflict through reconciliation or humor.

Commentator

Maintenance; Records and comments on group processes/dynamics.

Information Seeker/Giver

Task; Clarifies key issues.

Opinion Seeker/Giver

Task; Clarifies pertinent values.

Orienter

Task; Keeps group headed toward its stated goals.

Recorder

Task; Performs a "group memory" function by documenting discussions and outcomes.

Procedural Technician

Task; Preforms routine duties (handing out materials, rearranging seats).

Energizer

Task; Prods group to move along or accomplish more.

Elaborator

Task; Promotes greater understanding through examples or exploration of implications.

Coordinator

Task; Pulls together ideas and suggestions.

Initiator

Task; Suggests new goals or ideas.

Evaluator

Task; Tests group's accomplishments with various criteria such as logic/practicality.