8.2. What is Group Communication?

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define group communication.

   Hint

   Focus on the number of individuals and the goal.

2. 2.

   What is active listening?

   Hint

   It is more than just hearing; it involves understanding.

3. 3.

   What is the definition of group communication?

   • Exchange of ideas among individuals with a common goal
   • Communication between individuals in isolation
   • Only verbal communication among team members

   Hint

   Think about the number of people involved and the purpose.

4. 4.

   True or False: Active listening only involves hearing the speaker.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what it means to truly engage with a speaker.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a situation where a group you were in faced a communication barrier. What strategies did you apply, or could you have applied, to improve communication?

   Hint

   Think back to instances of misunderstanding or conflict.

6. 6.

   Design a group project framework that minimizes social loafing. Include roles, responsibilities, and methods of evaluation.

   Hint

   Focus on ways to hold each member responsible for their contributions.