Small Group Communication

Question 1

Small group

Answer 1

3-25 people who share a common goal or identity

Question 2

Forming

Answer 2

Members seek goal definition & leadership assignment

Question 3

Storming

Answer 3

Leadership struggle; idea uncertainty; emotional expression

Question 4

Norming

Answer 4

Formulate rules, roles, and procedures; emotions settle

Question 5

Performing

Answer 5

Peak efficiency & coordinated effort

Question 6

Adjournment

Answer 6

Accept completion; performance evaluation; anticipate separation

Question 7

Orientation

Answer 7

Socializing > Task
Meeting members
Goal assertion

Question 8

Conflict

Answer 8

Task > Socializing
Debating competing solutions

Question 9

Emergence

Answer 9

Alignment on solution / direction

Question 10

Reinforcement

Answer 10

Decision acceptance; peace and security

Question 11

Consensus

Answer 11

All have to agree

Question 12

Majority Rule

Answer 12

Decisions call for vote; most members prevail

Question 13

Minority Rule

Answer 13

One or few decide for many

Question 14

Task roles

Answer 14

Focus on goal completion

Question 15

Maintenance roles

Answer 15

Focus on emotion and cohesion

Question 16

Self centered roles

Answer 16

Self serving; anti group