Lecture Review on Team Communication and Culture

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the key concepts discussed in the lecture about team communication and cultural differences.

Group Goals

Objectives that a team works collaboratively to achieve, emphasizing collective success over individual ego.

Groupish and Selfish

Humans exhibit collective cooperation (groupish) and individual self-interest (selfish), requiring balance in team communication.

Best Situations for Group Tasks

Ideal conditions for collaboration, such as when consensus is needed or tasks require multiple skill sets.

Co-orientation

A principle where group members focus on shared goals rather than individual achievements.

Pooling Biases

The tendency of groups to reinforce collective blind spots by sharing only confirming information.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where group conformity stifles critical analysis, leading to poor decision-making.

Communication Norms

Culturally-based expectations for how communication should take place within teams.

Power Distance

The degree to which less powerful members of a society defer to more powerful members.

Adaptation Stages

Progressive phases of cultural adaptation including denial, defensiveness, minimization, acceptance, adaptation, and integration.

Structure Affects Function

The idea that organizational structure influences the efficiency and effectiveness of communication.

Theory X

Management theory that assumes employees dislike work and require supervision to motivate them.

Theory Y

Management theory that assumes employees find work satisfying and seek responsibility and innovation.