CMN 314 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Brainstorming
18 Jul 2014
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Small group: a collection of three to twelve people who assemble for a specific purpose. Problem-solving small group: a small group formed to solve a particular problem. Leadership: the ability to influence group members so as to help achieve the goals of the group. Implied leader: a group member to whom other members defer because of her or his rank, expertise, or other quality. Emergent leader: a group member who emerges as a leader during the group"s deliberations. Designated leader: a person who is elected or appointed as leader when the group is formed. Procedural needs: routine housekeeping actions necessary for the efficient conduct of business in a small group. Task needs: substantive actions necessary to help a small group complete its assigned task. Maintenance needs: communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group. Hidden agenda: a set of unstated individual goals that may conflict with the goals of the group as a whole.
