In the Theory of Teams and Groups in Communication Practice

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the theory of teams and groups in communication practice, the informal group is known as:

• A) a pioneer group.
• B) the 'gang of three'.
• C) a virtual team.
• D) a 'friendship' or 'interest' group.

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Definitions:

Job Methods

Systematic procedures or approaches used in the performance of tasks or duties in the workplace.

Octants

One of eight equal parts into which a three-dimensional space can be divided by three mutually perpendicular planes.

Fiedler's Contingency Theory

A leadership model asserting that the effectiveness of a leader's style is contingent on the situational context, including the leader's relationships with followers and task structure.

LPC

Least Preferred Coworker scale, a tool used in Fiedler's Contingency Theory to measure a leader's task or relationship orientation.