What are two small group communication practices that lead to better task effectiveness and member satisfaction?
What will be an ideal response?
Students should include two of the following:
Equal participation—Group members contribute at relatively equal levels and take a similar number of turns talking.
A consensus decision-making style—Group members all participate in group decisions and are able to work together to find a mutually agreeable solution.
A cooperative conflict style—The group manages conflict by integrating all parties' interests and positions in order to work together on the conflict.
A respectful communication style—Group members demonstrate that all members are valued and important, by softening criticism and separating ideas from the person who proposed them.
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