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.