8.4. Common Challenges in Group Communication

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is social loafing?

   Hint

   Think about group projects and varying participation levels.

2. 2.

   Name one characteristic of groupthink.

   Hint

   What supports without conflict?

3. 3.

   What is social loafing?

   • A) Increased participation
   • B) Decreased effort
   • C) Leadership effectiveness

   Hint

   It relates to varying levels of contribution.

4. 4.

   True or False: Groupthink promotes critical analysis of options.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the nature of consensus vs. criticism.

5. 5.

   You are in a group project where one member insists on their ideas, causing others to hesitate. Propose a strategy to address this situation constructively.

   Hint

   Think of methods that prevent dominance.

6. 6.

   You notice that one of your group members isn't contributing much and relies on others. Design a plan to encourage their active participation.

   Hint

   Consider the impact of assigned roles.