Harmonizer, compromiser, and encourager are examples of what category of roles?

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Group an interdependent collection of persons engaged in a cooperative, usually face-to-face, goal-oriented communication; each aware of their own and others’ participation in the group; and each getting some satisfaction from participating in the activities of
Interdependent suggest that the goals and activities of individual group members are related, even though they may not be necessarily the same
Norms shared guidelines for beliefs and behavior (Kiesler); help establish the group identity
Cohesiveness another word for group-loyalty or “esprit de corps” (Bormann), also called “groupness”
Groupthink, excessive cohesiveness, members don’t want to “rock the boat” by disagreeing
Role a set of behaviors enacted or expected by people within a specific context; influence communication patterns and decision making potential
Functional role a role specifically related to the operation of a group
Three basic types of functional roles (Benne and Sheats) task roles, maintenance roles, and individual-centered roles
Task roles orient participation toward completing the group’s task, their purpose is to direct and coordinate group effort
Examples of task roles initiator-contributor, information seeker, information giver, opinion seeker, opinion giver, elaborator, coordinator, orienteer, evaluator critic, energizer, procedural technician, and recorder
Maintenance roles related to the functioning of the group as a group; interested in the group functioning smoothly as a social system rather than in the group functioning to solve problems; manage conflicts, provide encouragement, increase cohesion, positive attitude
Examples of maintenance roles encourager, harmonizer, observer and commentator, gatekeeper and expediter, standard setter, compromiser, follower, and tension reliever
Individual-centered roles generally viewed by other members as nonproductive to the group, usually interested only in satisfying their own needs
Examples of individual roles aggressor, blocker, recognition seeker, self-confessor, playboy, dominator, help seeker, and special-interest pleader
Roles may have more than one, several members of the same group may perform the same role, no role is universally present in all groups, the role played by and individual in one group may be quite different from the role played in another
Leadership the ability to influence the behavior of others; not inherent in particular individuals, not an inborn trait; attributed by members to individual most accomplished, knowledgeable, personable, of value to group mission and identity
Two leadership function categories task and maintenance
Task leader primary responsibility is getting the task done, affects the communication flow, does not need to be well liked, emerges from group over period of time
Geier he reported that a process of elimination of possible contenders for leadership takes place in the initial meetings of any group (note to be informed, participate, be flexible, and encourage)
Maintenance leader primary role is to build and maintain morale of group; relieve tension, manage conflict, and build solidarity; better liked than task leader; emerges over time from group
Styles of Leadership Theory X and Theory Y
McGregor suggested that the style of a leader, or the way the leader tries to exercise influence over group members, is related to the assumptions that the leader makes about followers (Theory X & Y)
Theory X leaders assume people are lazy and don’t want to work, don’t want responsibility, aren't creative in problem solving, are only motivated by lower level needs (survival, food, money, etc.), people must be closely supervised and controlled; autocratic style
Theory Y leaders assume people like to work and it comes as naturally to them as play, want self-control & responsibility, creative in problem solving & like making decisions, motivated by higher level needs, self-directing & self-monitoring; democratic style
Autocratic style suitable for quantity of output, simple/repetitive tasks, and limited time
Democratic style suitable for creative, original output, complex problems
Personal leadership template be informed, participate, be flexible, encourage participation

What are the 3 types of group roles?

Benne and Sheats defined three categories of group roles: task roles, personal and social roles, and dysfunctional or individualistic roles.

What are the types of roles in a group?

There are four fundamental roles to consider: leader/facilitator, arbitrator/monitor, notetaker/time keeper, and devil's advocate.

What are group task roles examples?

Examples of Task Roles.
Leader – helps the group define and achieve goals..
Initiator – contributor: Offers ideas and suggestions..
Opinion seeker — requests info..
Information giver..
Secretary – recorder..
Devil's advocate – prevents “group think”.

What are self

Self-centered role behaviors are those that seek to divert the group's attention to the group member exhibiting the behavior. These roles include central negative, monopolizer, stage hog, egghead, self-confessor, and insecure compliment seeker.