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Essential of Human Communication Ch. 9-10 Flashcards

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2311843605Small Groupa collection of individuals who influence one another, have a common purpose, take on roles, are interdependent, and interact together0
2311843606Teama special form of group that is characterized by a close-knit relationship among people with different and complementary abilities and by a strong sense of identity1
2311843607Stages of Group Development1. Forming - engage in small talk; avoid conflict 2. Storming - conflict begins to occur 3. Norming - worked through differences & identity as a group 4. Performing - 5. Adjourning - completes task & disbands2
2311843608Normsexpected and shared ways in which the group members behave3
2311843609Interdependencemutual dependence on one another4
2311843610Commitmentdesire to work together to complete a task to the satisfaction of the entire group5
2311843611Cohesivenesswillingness to stick together when problems occur6
2311843613Leadershipan influence process that includes any behavior that helps clarify a group's or guides that group to achieve its goals7
2311843614Autocraticleader has complete control8
2311843615Democraticleader shares control and makes decisions with other people9
2311843616Laissez-faireleader gives up control10
2311843617Group Task Roleshow to accomplish tasks11
2311843618Group Building and Maintenance Roleshelp maintain and build group social atmosphere12
2311843619Self-centered Rolescounterproductive because they focus on the individual's goals, not the team's13
2311843620Brainstorminga technique used to generate as many ideas as possible within a limited amount of time14
2311847694Group Consensusarrive at decisions or solutions that are agreed on and acceptable to at least most, if not all, of the group members15

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