HSS 2102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Weight Watchers, Nonverbal Communication, Energizer

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HSS 2102
• Professor: Tien Nguyen

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Nature of group communication interaction of 3 or more independent ppl using verbal and nonverbal messages to generate meaning for the purpose of achieving a common goal. Group size ideal size for a problem-solving group is 5-7 ppl: avoid ties in decisions; groups > 7 tend to divide into subgroups; talkative members may dominate or drown out quiet members. Interaction and interdependence face-to-face or virtual meetings; actions of one member affects all other members. Disadvantages group work requires time, energy, and resources; conflict from disagreements with other members that negatively affect the group. Work achieve specific goals on behalf of a business or organization (committee members) Public discuss important issues in front of the public (public panel, forums) Be prepared read background materials and familiarize with technology (as if preparing for face-to-face) Speak out during meeting, listen a(cid:374)d (cid:272)o(cid:374)side(cid:396) othe(cid:396)"s ideas, make suggestions, follow-up on meeting actions.