Communication Skills: Working in Groups

These flashcards cover essential terms and concepts related to communication skills and group dynamics.

Interpersonal Communication

The verbal and nonverbal interaction between two (or more) interdependent people.

Group

An aggregate of individuals interacting with one another, recognized as a unit of interaction.

Task Function

Behaviors that contribute to the achievement of group goals.

Maintenance Function

Behaviors that build social relationships and maintain morale within the group.

Common Goals

Shared objectives that group members strive to achieve collectively.

Communication Patterns

Structures in which communication flows within a group or organization.

Circle Pattern of Communication

A decentralized pattern where communication flows sequentially from one person to the next in a circular manner.

Wheel Pattern of Communication

A centralized communication structure where one member acts as the hub for message distribution.

Democratic Leadership

A style that promotes shared decision-making and collaboration among group members.

Transformational Leadership

Leadership that seeks to inspire and mobilize team members towards fundamental changes.

Transactional Leadership

A style focused on compliance through rewards and punishments.

Good Group Participant

An individual who communicates effectively, explains ideas clearly, listens actively, and fosters a positive group climate.

Autocratic Leadership

A leadership style characterized by control, power-oriented decisions made unilaterally by the leader.

Common Values and Norms

Unwritten shared expectations that bind group members together.

We-Feeling

A sense of belonging and collective identity among group members.

Interpersonal Interaction

The engagement and communication processes that occur between group members.