Question 1

Read the following four scenarios. Choose two scenarios and explain why the member's behavior is ethical or unethical.
Scenario 1: A group member assigned to take notes at a meeting changes the wording of recommendations and motions so they reflect her personal preferences.
Scenario 2: Despite the strong protests of members who are accustomed to lax rules and lush parties at the annual sales meeting, a new company president insists that all members attend every work session or face penalties such as fines or demotions.
Scenario 3: Gilda knows that her group could solve a serious problem if she shared some private information she has. Rather than sharing, she lets the group struggle and falter. Gilda then presents her solution to the powers-that-be and takes full credit for solving the problem.
Scenario 4: After Rudolph explains his recommendations to a group, members reject his ideas without discussion. Rudolph believes that his contributions were purposely ignored, so he shares his ideas with his manager and expresses his concerns about the group's refusal to consider a different point of view.

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Question 2

Your textbook's definition of group communication consists of six essential elements: people, common goal, interaction, working, achieve, interdependent. Combine these terms into a coherent definition of group communication and explain the importance of each element of the definition.

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Question 3

Your textbook identifies task, maintenance, and self-centered group roles. Identify and describe two different roles you have assumed in group settings. Be specific. Identify the role, describe your behavior, and analyze how your roles help or hinder a group in achieving its common goal.

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Question 4

In some situations it makes just as much sense to deviate from the group's norms as it does to conform. Describe the differences between constructive nonconformity and destructive nonconformity. Provide examples to demonstrate your understanding of the differences between these two types of nonconformity.

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Question 5

Define and explain the nature and importance of group norms. Under what condition does group member conformity and nonconformity help a group achieve its common goal?

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Question 6

Your textbook lists eight types of groups. Identify and describe four of these types, the purpose of each group, and the types of members who would belong to these groups.

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Question 7

According to Situational Leadership Theory, there are ideal matches between leadership style and group situations. Describe the ideal match for a task-motivated leader and a relationship-motivated leader.

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Question 8

Define leadership and discuss why it is a critical element in effective groups.

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Question 9

Briefly describe the basic assumptions in Trait Leadership Theory and Styles Leadership Theory. Then identify and describe a strength and weakness of each theory.

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Question 10

What is the difference between primary and secondary tension? Describe the types of behavior typical of a group experiencing each type of tension. What are the consequences for a group that does not successfully move beyond primary and secondary tension?

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Question 11

Define and explain the nature of a virtual group. Identify and describe three important responsibilities of a virtual group member. Then identify and describe two disadvantages of working in a virtual group.

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Question 12

Identify and describe the advantages and disadvantages of working in a group. Demonstrate your understanding by providing relevant examples for each.

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Question 13

Your textbook authors note, "Developing a leadership style is a challenge for most young managers but particularly for young women." Discuss the challenges women face in developing a leadership style. Indicate whether you believe such difficulties are increasing, decreasing, or remaining the same, and explain your reasoning.

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Question 14

Your textbook offers three communication strategies for becoming a leader. Describe two of these strategies. Explain why these strategies are not necessarily the same strategies for successful leadership.

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Question 15

What is a hidden agenda? Explain why your textbook authors write: "Dealing with hidden agendas means knowing that some of them can and should be confronted, whereas others cannot or should not be shared with the group."

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Question 16

Bruce Tuckman identifies four stages in the life cycle of groups. Name and describe all four stages in his group development in the proper order. Provide an example of the kind of communication behavior that usually occurs in each stage.

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Question 17

Compare and contrast the leadership practices of former President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama. Using concepts from the textbook, describe the strengths and weaknesses of each leader. Be objective in your analysis.

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Question 18

Your textbook authors write, "Effective groups learn to balance conflict and cohesion as they interact to achieve a common goal." Explain what this statement means and discuss two strategies for promoting group cohesion.

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Question 19

Identify and discuss three of the five functions in the 5-M Model of Leadership Effectiveness. Which of these functions would be the most difficult for you to assume? Explain why this function would be difficult.

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Quiz 10: Working in Groups