Wednesday, November 26, 2014

human communication-small group communication

The small group is forming group and click is a natural part of life. There are four terms of forming group, purpose is similar purposes and reason. interdependence is individual depending on one another for common objective or to complement each other.  Organization of rules is individual in small groups has certain schemata to adhere to. Self perception as a group, is individual wanting to feel belonged to a larger group of common shared value, beliefs, liking s and mentality. Small group stages is opening > feed forward > business > feedback > closing.

Six reason of power in the small group. first is legitimate power is appointed group leader. second is referent power is when another person wishes to be like you or identified with you. Third is reward power is giving some positive reinforcement. Fourth is coercive power is negative reinforcement. Firth is expert power is establishing yourself as the expert in the context. Information power is establishing yourself as the person can communication inform the best.

Four types of small groups, idea generation groups, is brainstorming. About this group, dont criticize one another, strive for quantity, connive and extend ideas and develop the wildest ideas possible. Personal growth group as a support group. aim to help members cope with particular difficulties such as drug addict, not being assertive enough, having an alcoholic parent. Information sharing group is forms ideas and share information with one another. Problem solving group, stages of solving issues is define and analyze the problem, establish criteria for evaluating solutions, identify possible solutions, evaluate solutions, select solutions and test solutions.

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