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small group communication (group problem solving process (identify the…
small group communication
definition --> small group communication refers to interaction among three or more people who are connected through a common purpose, common influence and shared identity.
types of small groups
task-oriented small group
focused on solving a problem, promoting a cause
relational - oriented small group
focused on promoting interpersonal connections and quality interactions
advantages of small groups
synergy
shared resources
shared decision making
exposure to diversity
group climate
refers to the enduring tone and quality of group interactions that are experienced similarly by group members.
two types of group cohesion
task cohesion
task cohesion refers to the commitment of group members in undertaking various tasks and activities of the group
social cohesion
social cohesion refers to the attractiveness or liking among group members
leadership styles
autocratic leaders
make decisions by themselves
democratic leaders
takes input from all members before making decisions
laissez-faire leaders
allow members to make their own decisions
group problem solving process
identify the problem
the goal or more desirable solution
the possible obstacles
the current undesirable solution
analyze the problem
generate possible solutions
evaluate solutions
implement solutions
analyze solutions
brainstorming
definition
brainstorming is the quick generation of ideas free of evaluation
rules for brainstorming
quantity is more important than quality
there should not be any evaluation of ideas
quantity is more important than quality
crazy and wild ideas are encouraged
new combination of ideas are encouraged
types of decision making
majority rule
minority rule by expert
minority rule by authority
consensus