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- 1. COM 330 Week 1 Individual Assignment Group Communication Theories Matrix For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com COM 330 Week 1 Individual Assignment Group Communication Theories Matrix ******************************************************** COM 330 Week 2 Individual Assignment Team and Small Group Experience Essay For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you analyze your experiences as a member of at least one team—sports teams, Learning
- 2. Teams, and so forth—and one small group—family, friendship circles, work relationships, and so forth. Answer the following questions: Who were the participants of the team and the group? How was each formed? Is this typical for team and group formations? Explain. What differences were there between the team and the group dynamics? Why? How might these experiences be different for a virtual team or group? What unique characteristics are there for a virtual team or group? In each team and group, how did members take on roles? What norms were developed in the team and group? How did these develop? Explain. Were there status differences within the team and the group? Why or why not? What effect did this have on the group performance? Identify at least three interpersonal needs as noted by Maslow and Schutz that were met through the team or group experiences. Explain why the team or group experiences met these needs. What is your overall impression of working in teams and small groups? ********************************************************
- 3. COM 330 Week 3 Individual Assignment Communication Climates, Responses, and Dynamics Paper For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Select one of the following situations to observe and make detailed notes about the observation: Observe a small group or team—such as an office team, sports team, work environment, church group, family gathering, hobby group, or support group—and take copious notes regarding the interactions and communication dynamics you observe. The observation should be 30 minutes in length. Watch a television show—such as a sitcom or any reality show—that depicts small groups, families, or teams. Take notes regarding the interactions and communication dynamics depicted in the television show. Write a 2,100- to 2,450-word paper in which you assess the interactions and dynamics within the communication climate you observed. Describe the following concepts: supportive and defensive communication climates, confirming and disconfirming responses, cohesiveness, active listening, and nonverbal dynamics. In addition to your assessment, answer the following questions:
- 4. What types of verbal and nonverbal dynamics came into play? Explain. What behavior indicated a supportive or defensive communication climate? Why? What types of confirming or disconfirming responses did you witness? How did they contribute to the cohesiveness of the group? What types of barriers or indicators to effective listening occurred? Why were they a barrier or indicator? Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. ******************************************************** COM 330 Week 4 Individual Assignment Analyzing Personal Conflict Management Style Paper For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you critique conflict management style. From your critique, address the following items: Describe at least three conflict management styles.
- 5. Which conflict management style do you use most frequently? Why? Describe the difficulties you have in dealing with others who use different conflict management styles. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each conflict management style. Describe conflict avoidance and its interrelationship with conflict management. Reference at least five peer-reviewed outside sources. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. ********************************************************
- 6. Which conflict management style do you use most frequently? Why? Describe the difficulties you have in dealing with others who use different conflict management styles. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each conflict management style. Describe conflict avoidance and its interrelationship with conflict management. Reference at least five peer-reviewed outside sources. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. ********************************************************