2. Group communication
defined as three or
more people working
interdependently for
the purpose of
accomplishing a task.

3. In order to be
considered group
communication,
groups must be
at least 3 people.
Otherwise the
communication is
simply considered
as interpersonal.
The groups shouldn’t
be larger than 15,
otherwise true
communication within
the group becomes
difficult to maintain.

4. Group must be interdependent.
Meaning that any group member’s
behavior
influences
both
group
member’s
task
and
relational
behaviors.
Group must have a task in which
no externally correct decision exists,
this
means
that
the
groups
communication is dependent on solving
or accomplishing a task or call that

5. With these three primary features, consider which
of the following is or isn’t true group
communication then determine why or why not.

7. Group
atmosphere is
the pervading
mood, tone, or
feeling that
permeates the
group.

8. Behavior in the group can be of
2 types:
1. that which helps the group
accomplish its task; and
2. that which helps group
members get along better
(relationships)

9. Examples of these types of
behavior, called roles, are:
Get the job
done!
1. Initiating:
proposing tasks
or goals; defining
a group problem;
suggesting ways
to solve a

10. 2. Seeking
information or
opinions: requesting
facts; asking for
expressions of feeling;
requesting a statement
or estimate; seeking
suggestions and ideas.
3. Critiquing: pulling
together related ideas;
offering a decision or
conclusion for the group
to accept or reject.
Evaluate work in a

11. Examples of these types of
behavior, called roles, are:
Focus on
relationships in
group.
1. Encouraging:
being friendly,
warm, and
responsive to others;
indicating by facial
expression or

12. 2. Harmonizing:
attempting to
reconcile
disagreements;
reducing tension;
getting people to
3. Gate keeping: explore
helping to keep
differences.
communication
channels open;
facilitating the
participation of
others; suggesting