3.6: Summary

An Introduction to Group Communication · LibreTexts

0%

Contents

    Text

    Size
    100%
    Theme
    Typeface
    Line length
    Spacing

    From LibreTexts, under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0, as the source states it; its equations are written in TeX, which the PDF shows typeset. This page at LibreTexts.

    In this chapter, we have discussed group development and several theories. We have discussed group stages of development and their hallmark features. Working in a group can be challenging, but with insight and understanding into the group development process, the effective group communicator can make a positive difference.

    Review Questions

    1. Discuss storming as a stage, how to recognize it and the role it plays in group development.
    2. Discuss adjournment as a stage, how to recognize it, and the role it plays in group development.
    3. Select the least important group development stage and discuss why you selected it.
    4. Select the most important group development stage and discuss why you selected it.
    5. Conflict is present in all groups. Discuss one positive role of conflict in a group and provide an example.

    This page titled 3.6: Summary was last modified on Fri, 04 Dec 2020 02:27:23 GMT and is shared under a CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Staff via source content that was edited to the style and standards of the LibreTexts platform.