Using Figure 8-3, Observe a Committee Meeting or Other Task

question 7

Essay

Using Figure 8-3, observe a committee meeting or other task group and record the frequency of interaction among members. Were you able to identify distinct subgroups? Did your observations help you identify task and socioemotional leaders within the group? Was there a scapegoat? On the basis of your observations, speculate on why some members spoke more frequently than others.

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Definitions:

Deontology

A branch of ethics focused on the morality of actions based on a set of rules, rather than on their consequences.

Kant

Relates to Immanuel Kant, an influential philosopher known for his work in epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics.

Utilitarian Approach

A moral philosophy suggesting that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, generally defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Stakeholders

Parties interested or affected by the performance of a business, including employees, customers, shareholders, and suppliers.