GROUP COMMUNICATIO

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What is Group Communication?

Group communication defined as three or more people working interdependently for the purpose of accomplishing a task.

Three Features of Group Communication

1. Group SizeIn order to be

considered group

communication, groups must be at least 3

people. Otherwise the communication

is simply considered as interpersonal.

The groups shouldn’t be

larger than 15, otherwise true communication

within the group becomes difficult

to maintain.

cont.,2. InterdependentGroup must be interdependent. Meaning that any group member’s behavior influences both group member’s task and relational behaviors.

3. Task Group must have a task in which no externally correct decision exists, this means that the groups communication is dependent on solving or accomplishing a task or call that doesn’t already have a solution or correct answer.

With these three primary features, consider which of the following is or isn’t

true group communication then determine why or why not.

cont.,

Elements of Group Communication

Group Atmosphere

Group atmosphere is the pervading mood, tone, or

feeling that permeates the

group.

cont.,Group RolesBehavior in the group can be of 2 types:1. that which helps the group accomplish its task; and2. that which helps group members get along better (relationships)

Examples of these types of behavior, called roles, are:

Task RolesGet the job

done!1. Initiating: proposing tasks or goals; defining a group problem; suggesting ways to solve a problem.

cont.,2. Seeking information or opinions: requesting facts; asking for expressions of feeling; requesting a statement or estimate; seeking suggestions and ideas.

3. Critiquing: pulling together related ideas; offering a decision or conclusion for the group to accept or reject. Evaluate work in a detailed and analytical way

Examples of these types of behavior, called roles, are:Maintenance Roles

Focus on relationships in group.

1. Encouraging: being friendly, warm, and responsive to others; indicating by facial expression or remarks the acceptance of others' contributions.

cont.,2. Harmonizing: attempting to reconcile disagreements; reducing tension; getting people to explore differences.

3. Gate keeping: helping to keep communication channels open; facilitating the participation of others; suggesting procedures that permit sharing remarks.

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CASTA, MELVIE T.III-BSE-ENGL-2

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