Game Plan
Looking Ahead (Questions or Concerns?)
Quiz
Student Lecture
Dr. G’s Spiel
Games and Discussion (Tuesday and Thursday)
Practicing and understanding the role of group
communication
Quiz 11/Chapter 11
1.
2.
True or False: Groupthink is effective
for group communication because it
encourages critical group and
independent thinking. It often results
in high-quality group outcomes.
Synergy
Cohesion
Groupthink
Constructive Conflict
__________ refers to “the degree of
closeness among members and the
sense of group spirit”
a.
b.
c.
d.
Synergy
Cohesion
Groupthink
Constructive Conflict
Which type of communication is
detrimental to group goals and is
most likely to cause conflict
among members?
a.
b.
c.
d.
________ refers to “a special kind of
collaborate vitality that enhances the
efforts, talents, and strengths of
individual members”
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
4.
5.
Task Communication
Procedural Communication
Climate Communication
Egocentric Communication
What is the difference between a
group and a team?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Groups have more structure and
rules than teams. Teams are
more loosely defined.
Teams are smaller than groups
A team is comprised of different
people with different,
complimentary resources
There is no difference between
groups and teams
Groups and Teams:
Role of Communication
Recap of Chapter 11
Scenario: First Day of Class
Professor: You will also notice in the syllabus that you have a
required group project at the end of the semester. Details of
this assignment will be announced later in the semester.
Student 1: Ugh!
Student 2: ****insert large, dramatic sigh****
Student 3: Are we allowed to work alone?
Student 4: (mumbles to friend) #%^&, I hate group work
Student 5: [Drops course]
Why do you think this is
common?
Why do you think teachers
still require group work?
And by the way…it isn’t just college
students who feel that way
Interdependent
Common Goals
Rules of
Conduct
Interaction
Groups
Groups with Distinctive Goals
(Examples)
•Interpersonal
•Examples from Mean Girls?
Social Groups
Personal
Growth Groups
•Ex: Group Therapy
•Why might this be helpful or preferred?
Task Groups
Task Groups (Examples)
Project Teams
• Creating new marketing campaign for Gordon (e.g. GO
campaign)
Focus Groups
• Dr. G’s Thesis Research
• Advertising
Brainstorming Groups
• Prom committee in beginning stages
• Subcommittees of student organization
Advisory Groups
• University System of Georgia, Board of Regents –
Advisory Committees for each Subject Area
Quality Improvement
Teams
• Strategic Task Force to Update Mission Statement
Decision-Making
Groups
• Group reviewing applications for admission into club,
school, job, etc.
Role of Communication
Task
Procedural
Climate
Egocentric
Group Activities
Upon completion, we’ll consider the role of cohesion, group
size, power (over vs. to), interaction patterns (centralized vs.
decentralized), group norms, synergy, leadership, different
types of communication, any conflict