Fill in the Blanks COMM 130 exam prepOnline version group relational dialectic tensions by Hermela Desalegne 1 open syste closed outside support & recognition are balanced w / internal group unity & rewards ; effective groups keep this balance by moving between these 2 systems - 2 Disengage Engaged member energy & work are balanced w / the group's need for rest & renewal ; effective groups understand that rushing to a distant finish line can only exhaust members & inaction accomplishes nothing - 3 Structure Spontaneit the need for structured work & creative thinking is balanced - 4 Leadership Followership effective leadership is balanced w / committed & responsible followers ; leadership isn't a solo task , it requires competent & responsible followers - 5 Heterogeneou Homogeneous similarities amongst members are balanced w / their differences in skills , roles , characteristics & cultural perspectives ; similarities assure members that they share some common characteristics ; no such thing as a purely homogeneous group bc 2 ppl can't be the same BUT some groups can be more homogeneous than others - 6 Dimensio Social Task Dimension the responsibility & motivation to complete tasks are balanced w / promoting member relationships ; groups that balance work & play are more productive - 7 Nonconformin Conforming a commitment to group norms is balanced w / a willingness to differ / change ; norms affect the quality / quantity of work by members ; conflicting group norms highlight the need for conforming & nonconforming vs 8 Cohesio Conflict constructive conflict is balanced w / the need for unity & cohesiveness ; cohesive groups are committed / unified & willing to disagree & engage in conflict when necessary vs 9 Goals Group Goal Individual members' personal goals are balanced w / group goals ; groups won't function well if members focus on personal goals ; when there's a group goal , members can pursue personal & group goals only if personal goals don't hurt the group's goal ; members negotiate personal needs / interests to have a balance between the dialectic tensions of being an independent member of an interdependent group vs
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