What are the three broad classifications of roles in groups? Choose one classification, define it, and identify several roles that fall under it

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Answer: The three broad classifications of roles in groups are as follows: 1) Group task roles – focus on achieving goals and get things done; Examples: information seeker/giver or opinion seeker/giver, initiator-contributor, elaborator, evaluator–critic, and procedural technician. 2) Group building/maintenance roles – serve relationship needs and foster interaction; Examples: encourager or harmonizer, compromiser, gatekeeper-expediter, standard setter, and follower. 3) Individual roles – are counterproductive and dysfunctional in their focus on personal agendas rather than shared goals; Examples: aggressor, recognition seeker or self-confessor, blocker, special interest pleader, and dominator.

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