List and briefly explain as many as you can of the nine communicative competencies that are components of the Barge-Hirokawa model of effective small group leadership.

What will be an ideal response?


Effective small group leaders

1. effective group leaders communicate actively, clearly & concisely.
2. effective group leaders communicate a good grasp of the group's job (task, goal).
3. effective group leaders inspire team members' confidence in themselves
4. effective group leaders skillfully mediate information and ideas supplied by all members.
5. effective group leaders express their opinions provisionally.
6. effective group leaders are not self-centered.
7. effective group leaders model a collaborative climate by respecting and supporting others.
8. effective group leaders promote celebration of diversity and sensitive diversity management.
9. effective group leaders share rewards and credit with the group. (1 point each, up to 9 total)

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A. True B. False

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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