Introduction to Communication - C464 Questions and Answers

Introduction to Communication - C464 Questions and Answers Team ANSWER a particular type of group that is characterized by its cohesiveness, carefully selected membership, goal orientation, high performance and synergy. Synergy ANSWER the "extra energy" created by a high performing team when it interacts and functions well. Group ANSWER a team is a group that has specifically chosen members, clear goals and cohesiveness. System ANSWER the larger environment in which a group operates and its rules, history, norms and communication climate. Groupthink ANSWER a teams overwhelming motivation to agree and reach consensus and failure to critically evaluate the task or alternative plans and solutions. Social Loafing ANSWER situations in which one or more members exert little or no effort to the teams work. Bad apple effect ANSWER poisonous impact of having just one ineffective team member. Team building ANSWER formal activities that encourage team members to closely examine their process of working together in an effort to maximize quality and effectiveness.