The Characteristics of An Effective Group

Clear Purpose

The vision, mission, goal, or task of the group are defined by the

group.

Climate

The group climate is informal, comfortable, and relaxed

There are no obvious tensions or signs of boredom

Participation

There is much discussion, and everyone is encouraged to

participate

ListeningMembers use effective listening techniques such as questioning,

paraphrasing, and summarizing so that everyone’s point of view is

considered.

Healthy ConflictConflict between group members is a normal and sometimes

necessary component of group work. Group members should not try

to avoid, smooth over, or suppress conflict. Rather opposing views

should be analyzed and considered when coming to a group

decision

Functional DiversityThe group is composed of members who vary in their related

knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Self AssessmentThe group takes time to examine how well it is functioning and ways to

improve its effectiveness.

Body Sports of GD :-

POSITION

Push your body to the back of the chair.

Keep your hand on your lap right.

Hand movements should be restricted.

Keep your legs stationed firmly on the ground.

SIGNIFICANCE

Keeps you alert.

Indicates that you are logical person.

Indicates you that you don’t need hands as props when speaking.

Keeps you firmly positioned.

ADVANTAGES OF GROUP DECISION-MAKING

Different views from different people

Increases individual motivation

It’s easier to identify mistakes

Team Decisions are better received by others

Group Work is more pleasant and fulfilling for most members

DISADVANTAGES OF GROUP DECISION-MAKINGMembers could be uncompromising

Groupthink can override common sense

Takes longer to reach a decision

Members can get slack

Personal agendas may conflict with group goals

Aggressive members can dominate

Status problems?

Methods of Decision-makingUnanimous

Nearly impossible to get all to agree entirely

Majority Rules

Ignores the minority

Creates resentment

Competitive mindset

Consensus

seeks mutual consent

“What Will Work Best For Everybody”

Co-Operative Mindset

Ask Agree Disagree

What do you think? I agree I disagree

How about you ? I feel that same way I’ve a different idea. I

think….

How do you feel about it? I’ve the same opinion as I don’t think so

Could you tell me…? That’s what I think too Really

I’d like to ask about…? Same here Nope .I think ….

I’d like to know ….. Me too That’s doesn’t make any

sense.

Member “roles”task-oriented

maintenance

self-serving

Task roles

•Initiating

•Information seeking

•Opinion seeking

•Information giving

•Opinion giving

Maintenance roles

•Encouraging

•Gatekeeping

•Harmonizing

•Compromising

•Standard setting

Self-Serving Roles

•Blocking

•Aggression

•Recognition seeking

•Withdrawing

•Dominating

•Joking

•Self-confessing

Leadership Styles

•Autocratic

“My way or the highway”

•Laissez-Faire

“You’re on your own”

•Democratic

“What Does Everyone Think?”

It’s a personality test.It consists usually in 8-10 candidates in a group.It held with a particular purpose in mind.We look for certain quality in a GD.There are certain techniques which is followed.Listening attentively & with patience

Created by :

KARMAGNA

RAVAL