Chapter One

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Chapter One

• Introducing Group and Team Principles and
  Practices

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COMM 240

• Introductions
• Review Syllabus
• Expectations and Questions
• Discussion
• What are the benefits and risks of working in
  groups?
• In what types of groups have you been involved
  (primary and secondary)?
• Why is working in groups important?
• Questions and Discussion
• Read Chapter 1 by next class

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Definition of Group

• Interaction between 3-12 people
• Common purpose
• Feeling of belonging
• Exert influence over each other

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Benefits of Working in Groups

• Have more information
• Can be more creative
• Interaction remembering
• Typically more satisfied with outcome
  (participative decision making)

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Disadvantages of Group Work

• Pressure to conform
• Individuals may dominate discussion
• Takes more time
• Social loafing

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Types of Groups

• List the groups youre in
• Categorize as primary or secondary
• Categorize within secondary
• Discuss and count
• Follow-up Why is the study of small groups and
  teams important?

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Types of Groups

• Primary basic needs
• family
• friends
• Secondary accomplish a task or reach a goal
• Problem-solving
• Decision making
• Study, therapy, quality circle
• Committee
• focus

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Question

• Why is the study of small groups important?

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Defining Small Groups Redux

• Elevator Exercise
• Discussion
• When do they move from individuals to a group?
• Who exerts influence over whom?
• Is there a leader?

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Competent communicators

• Define problems
• Analyze problems
• Identify criteria
• Generate solutions
• Stay on task
• Manage interaction
• Manage conflict
• Maintain climate