Unit 3 Group communication study
What does ''list all possible'' mean
Brainstorm- generate as many solutions as possible. Positive incentive
Example of a ''Complainer"
Brings a negative attitude "This project is stupid"
What are the 7 types of agitators?
Clown, Complainer, Absentee, Critic, Distractor, Non-participant, Group think
What is power struggle?
Competition for recognition or rewards Ex- on a team
What is an interpersonal conflict?
Conflict between two or more people
What is an intrapersonal conflict?
Conflict with yourself
Define Critic
Criticizes others' and their ideas Offers no new idea
What are the two types of goals?
Emergent and prescribed
What is democratic leadership?
Followers/other members participate in the decision making process.
Define a the positive role of a facilitator
Helps group members follow through Glue that holds the group together
What does ''choosing best solution'' mean
Meaning: Which solution meets the most criteria
what does define mean?
Meaning— Focus the topic by phrasing the problem into a question.
What does analyze mean?
Meaning— Look at the problem's symptoms and causes. See the problem from different angles.
Define Groupthink
Poor decision making because group members have a stronger desire to agree than to solve the problems.
Example of a negative facilitator
Takes on too much responsibility Doesn't allow productive disagreements
When do you use Collaboration?
The whole team needs ownership of the solution Relationships are important
Define agitator
This group member puts negative energy into the group
What is Laisses Faire leadership?
This leaders gives up ___power to maintain the group.
What is authoritarian leadership?
Uses ___power to force others to do what they want.
When do you use Negotiation
You have something to trade Others are willing
What are the 6 steps to group solving?
define, analyze, establish the criteria for best solution, list all possible, choose best solution, Implement the solution
What is balanced leadership?
equal focus on the task and relationships.
What is external stress?
outside causes Ex- having headache, being hungry
Define Avoidance
stay away or withdraw from issue
what does ''establish criteria'' mean
the standards used to judge the solution
What is Personal style?
the way you handle a problem is different than others Ex- different ways to discipline
Example of an negative initiator
too aggressive too controlling
Define Coercion
trying to force others to go along with their wishes
Define a the positive role of an initiator
works to get group started achieving goal Positive energy
When to use accomidation?
you were wrong it is less important to you than them harmony is more important
