Effective Group Discussion provided five guidelines for planning teambuilding activities. List and briefly explain as many of these guidelines as you can.

What will be an ideal response?


1. Define the specific purpose of the activity (2).
2. Take the group out of its usual setting for the teambuilding activities. This will enhance concentration on the teambuilding activities and decrease distractions (2).
3. Teambuilding sessions must be planned with clear objectives to give the process focus, yet flexible enough to allow adaptation to the teambuilding process as it unfolds. (2).
4. Help the group members appreciate the strength in their own diversity. Often, group members who work with each other day in and day out can lose sight of the fact that their differences can be beneficial to the group rather than frustrating. (2).
5. Stay tuned to the importance of blending work and meaningful ritual. The richness of a group's culture is reflected in its rituals, celebrations, and other symbolic activities that serve to coordinate a strong identity. (2). (up to a total of 10 points)

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a. individuals desire contact with the host culture while not necessarily maintaining an identity with their native culture b. individuals desire a high level of interaction with the host culture while maintaining their identity with their native culture c. individuals prefer low levels of interaction with the host culture while desiring a close connection with their native culture d. individuals choose not to identify with their native culture or the host culture

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The opening day of the baseball season is

on __________ 4. a. Apr. b. Ap. c. April

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A one?sentence synopsis presenting the central idea of a speech is called its __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Which of the following approaches would help a broadcast journalist write the most effective content for his or her audience?

A. Use as much descriptive language as you can. B. Keep sentences as short as possible. C. Express complex ideas through metaphors and symbolism. D. Build suspense and keep the audience guessing.

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