xii. leadership in group communication Flashcards
what is the traits theory?
a theory stating that all good leaders share certain traits
what are the 3 different types of leaders?
autocratic, laissez-faire, & democratic
a leader who takes over is called a(n) _____________ leader
autocratic
the laissez-faire style of being a leader is called _____________
laissez-faire
a leader who listen’s to others’ povs and considers feedback and ideas is a(n) _____________ leader
democratic
situational contingency theory states that:
leadership style depends on the situation
which theory states that it’s the leader’s job to identify and fulfill group needs
functional theory
what are some features of defensive communication climates?
- gossip
- infighting
- people refusing to work
________ communcation environments are resepctful, supportive, and a bit more difficult to maintain
supportive
what is groupthink?
the desire to avoid conflict even if it means taking the easy way out
what is key to effective brainstorming?
listing any and all ideas, even if they seem “crazy”
decision by ___________ occurs when a leader makes decisions a group goes along
authority
decision by ________ occurs when a group’s majority rules, usually by a vote
majority
decision by __________ uses the collaboration model of conflict management
consensus
a. __________ conflict is a disagreement over what’s being done
b. ___________conflict is a disagreement over group members’ different personalities
a. substantive
b. affective
