Ch 20 Group Communication

Question 1

Types of leaders

Answer 1

designated leader- selected
implied leaders- preexisting authority
emergent leader- recognized overtime

Question 2

roles in a group

Answer 2

• initiators: suggest groups goal
• information providers
• information gatherers
• elaborators
• clarifiers
• evaluators
• synthesizers: offer own judgments
• recorders

Question 3

strategies of participation in a small group

Answer 3

• prepare for meetings
• treat members good
• listen interactively
• participate dont dominate
• authentic participation
• fulfill commitments
• use technology

Question 4

reflective thinking process

Answer 4

1. define problem
2. analyze problem
3. establish criterial for solving problem
4. generate possible solutions
5. pick best solution

Question 5

venues for group speech delivery

Answer 5

• symposium
• panel discussion
• single group representative

Question 6

how do you select a leader?

Answer 6

depends on the type of leader

Question 7

strategies for effective group leadership

Answer 7

• lead meetings
• model behavior you expect
• facilitate discussion
• keep members on task