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Small Group Communication (Leadership Style (1.Autocratic , 2. Democratic …
Small Group Communication
Diadvantages
Slow process
Social Loafing
unnecessary group formation
difficulty in coordinating schedules
difficulty in accountability
Types of small group
Task Oriented Group
Formed to solve a problem, promote cause, generate ideas or information.
based on quality of final products/output.
Types of Tasks: Production, Discussion, Problem Solving
Relational Oriented Group
Formed to promote interpersonal connections.
Based on quality of interactions that contribute to the well being of group members.
Advantage
Shared decision making
Shared resources
Synergy
Exposure to diversity
Expand social network
Small Group Dynamics
Group Cohesion and Climate
Cohesion within group helps establish overall group climate
Group Climate - relatively enduring tone and quality of group interaction.
Types of Cohesion
Task cohesion
commitment of group members to the purpose of activities of group
Social cohesion
attraction and liking among group members
Leadership Style
1.Autocratic , 2. Democratic , 3. Laissesz-faire
Common method of distinguishing leadership styles
Directive
Supportive
Particpative
Achievement oriented
Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups
Problem solving process involves thoughts,discussions, actions and decisions that occur from the first consideration of a problematic situation to the goal
Step 1: Define Problem
Step 2: Analyse problem
Step 3: Generate possible solution
Step 4: Evaluate Solution
Step 5: Implement and Assess the solution
Problem Solving
Before Decision Making
Brainstorming
Do warm-up brainstorming session
Do an actual brainstorming session
Eliminate duplicate ideas
Clarify, organize, and evaluate ideas
In order to guide the idea generation process and invite equal particpation from group members - use
Nominal Group Technique
Silently and individually list ideas
Create master list of ideas
Clarify ideas as needed
Take a secret vote to rank group members' acceptance of ideas
Common Decision making techniques
Majority rule, minority rule, consesus rule
Interactions among three or more people who are connected through a
common purpose
,
mutual influence
and a
shared identity
.