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:

Accounts Payable

Money owed by a company to its creditors for goods or services that have been delivered or used, but not yet paid for.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a company that are ready for sale or in the process of being produced.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share of the profits.

Cash Dividends

Cash distributions from a company's earnings to its shareholders as a reward.