Chat with AIExam 14: Connecting Through Participating in Groups and Teams
What ethical principles should guide communication that takes place in small groups? Why are these ethical principles important for effective group communication?
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Verified-The ethical principles are:
-all group members should have the right to state their opinion or unique perspective
-all group members should be willing to share all legitimate information that might benefit the group in reaching its goal
-all group members should conduct themselves with honesty and integrity
-confidential information shared with the group should remain confidential
-group members should use information ethically by citing appropriate sources for information and not falsify information
-These ethical principles are essential for effective group communication because they allow the group to achieve goals without worrying about the integrity of the process.
List and briefly explain philosopher John Dewey's five steps for discussing problems in small groups. Discuss, with supporting detail, how you might apply these steps as the leader of a small group assigned to the problem of "inadequate parking on campus." (If desired, you may designate another problem to be resolved.)
(38) Verified-Clearly identify or define the problem you are trying to solve.
-Analyze the problem: What are its causes, or the conditions underlying the problem?
-Suggest possible solutions.
-Select the best solution, then discuss why it is the best and how it will solve the problem.
-Once the best solution is decided upon, the group now must decide how it will be put into operation.
-Student examples will vary but must provide sufficient detail to demonstrate application of each step.
Define work team, and discuss the reasons why work teams are different from groups.
(43) Verified-A work team is a special form of group, characterized by close-knit relationships among people with different and complementary abilities and by a strong sense of identity.
-Work teams are more likely to consist of people with diverse abilities.
-Work teams usually develop more interdependence.
-Members of work teams have a high degree of group identity and are more likely to identify themselves as team members than as individuals who happen to be on a team.
-Thus, all teams consist of groups, but not all groups are teams.
Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between group size and group effectiveness?
(34) Why is it important for groups to evaluate themselves? Identify at least five questions groups should ask when evaluating their performance.
(37) Compare and contrast primary groups and secondary groups. Consider the groups you are a member of, and include an example of each type, indicating why it is primary or secondary.
(30) A group is defined as a collection of individuals who influence one another, take on roles, interact, and __________.
(43) The technique used by groups to generate as many ideas as possible within a limited amount of time is called __________.
(31) Annabeth belongs to a women's group formed to provide school supplies and backpacks for low income children in the community. This is an example of a __________.
(31) One of the greatest weaknesses of beginning group participants is their tendency to __________.
(32) According to Wilmot and Hocker's perspective on conflict, communication behavior __________.
(37) "Members will respect each other's right to state an opinion" is an example of a group's __________.
(42) Leaders high in a consideration dimension tend to focus on __________.
(27) In a small group, the overarching role of the leader is to __________.
(39) Which statement is accurate regarding communication in social media groups?
(32) When the harmony of the group is seen as more important than new ideas and changing previous assumptions, that group is displaying __________.
(32) When is an especially important time for groups to evaluate their own effectiveness?
(40) An ethical perspective for members to consider is the collectivistic nature of group interactions. This means that __________.
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