COMM 3142 - Ch. 5 Flashcards
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role
a pattern of expected behavior associated with parts that members play in groups
structure
the systematic interrelation of all parts to the whole, providing form and shape
role reversal
stepping into a role distinctly different from or opposite of a role one usually plays
role status
the relative importance, prestige, or power according to a particular role
formal role
a position assigned by an organization or specifically designated by the group leader
informal role
a role that emerges in a group from the group transactions; it emphasizes functions, not positions
task roles
informal group roles that move the group toward attainment of its goals
maintenance roles
informal group roles that focus on social relationships among group members
disruptive roles
informal group roles that serve individual needs or goals while impeding attainment of group goals
group endorsement
the acceptance by the group of a member’s bid to play a specific role
role specialization
when an individual group member settles into his or her primary role
role fixation
the acting out of a specific role, and only that role, no matter what the situation might require
credibility
a composite of competence (knowledge, skills), trustworthiness (honesty, consistency, character), and dynamism (confidence, assertiveness).
transformational leadership
leadership often associated with changing the status quo; frequently linked to charisma
transactional leadership
leadership often associated with management that typically strives to maintain the status quo efficiently
charisma
A constellation of personal attributes that people find highly attractive in an individual and strongly influential
charismatic leaders
all leaders are transformational to some degree, but charismatic leaders are thought to be HIGHLY transformational
leadership
an influence process between leader and followers directed toward change that reflects mutual purposes of group members and is largely achieved through competent communication
glass ceiling
an invisible barrier of subtle discrimination that excludes women and minorities from top jobs in corporate and professional America
twenty percent rule
the minimum standard to combat gender and ethnic bias in groups; when no less than 20 percent of group members are composed of women and minorities, discrimination against these groups drops substantially
traits
relatively enduring characteristics of an individual that highligh differences between people and that are displayed in most situations
autocratic style
a style of leadership that exerts control over group members
democratic style
a style of leadership that encourages participation and responsibility from group members
laissez-faire style
a do-nothing style of leadership; nonleadership
