COMM 243 Group Dynamics

At minimum, a group involves () people.

3

The issue with a 3-person group is that 2 group members can form a () and pressure the other member into doing what they want.

Coalition

Ideally, groups should not have more than ()-() people.

15, 20

The a workplace, the main function of a group is to ().

Solve Problems

Other groups may have a () of teaching other members, or there can be (), where customers discuss their feelings about a product.

Learning Function, Focus Group

Groups which function well have (), which are unstated expectations of each member of how the group will run.

Norms

Norms which are the ways members treat each other.

Social Norms

Norms which are agreed upon procedures for how the group will work.

Procedural Norms.

A type of norm which defines how the group will assign and complete tasks.

Task Norms

Groups are better at finding () than individuals. They also can be highly creative when they allow (), which is the active sharing of ideas from all members without criticism.

Error, Brainstorming

Some groups make decisions via (), where everyone has to agree. Other groups may have a () decision making-process.

Consensus, Majority Rule