GROUP COMMUNICATIONSAGAR SACHAPARA

130210125102

Production B

Enrollment no. 130210125102 Productions B 2nd semester 2014

- On-line social networking and communication

services are increasingly popular methods to

communicate with friends, family and

communities. Statistics shows that users of

services like Facebook and Twitter stretches across

geographical locations, professions, age groups

and habits.

What is a group?

– A number of processes which co-operate to

provide a service.

– An abstract identity to name a collection of

processes.

What type of group communication ?

1. Open group2. Closed group3. Peer4. Client-server5. Diffusion group6. Hierarchical

Svrs Clients

Evaluation Component

I. Knowledge II. Communication skillIII. Group behaviorIV. Leadership potential

Knowledge

• This refers to the depth and range of your knowledge asyour analytical and organizational abilities. You should be ableto grasp the situation and analyze it not just at a mundanelevel the widest perspective.

• Your approach to the topic or case study is being observed.Remember you are being evaluated on how you think and notwhat you think.

Communication skills

During a group discussion, you will be assessed in terms of

1. Active listening 2. Clarity of thought and expression 3. Apt language 4. Appropriateness of body language

Group behavior

Your group behavior is reflected in your ability to interactwith other members of the group on brief acquaintance.Emotional maturity and balance promote good interpersonalrelationships. You are expected to be more people-centric andless egocentric.

You success in a group discussion depends on how well youplay the role of an initiator, informer, illustrator, leader,coordinator, and moderator. The ideal candidate will sharetime with others, listen, and react to their views.

Leadership’s skills

The success of any team depends, to a large extent, on itsleader. A group cannot carry on its assigned work effectivelywithout a leader. Though there is no appointed leader in agroup discussion for selection, a leader will emerge as thediscussion proceeds. The candidate who possesses bothfunctional ability and coordinating ability will emerge as theleader.

Functional ability involves knowledge, mental and physicalenergy, emotional stability, objectivity, communication skill,integrity, and emotional intelligence.

Members of an organization communicate in groups to achieve any of the purposes listed:

1. To share and exchange information and ideas2. To collect information or feedback an any

project/policy/scheme3. To arrive at a decision on important matters4. To solve a problem which is of concern to the

organization as a whole 5. To discuss the issues related to a particular topic in

relation to the group itself or for the benefit of a large audience

6. To elaborate upon any work undertaken or research done in order to elicit feedback

Thank You