What is the main purpose of the “Group Tasks” tool?

What is the key difference between “evaluation” and “description” in Gibb’s model?a) Evaluation focuses on the sender’s perspective, while description focuses on the receiver’s perspective.b) Evaluation is judgmental, while description is neutral and objective.c) Evaluation is used to control, while description is used to inform.d) Evaluation is more common in formal settings, while description is more common in informal settings.

Why does superiority-based communication create defensiveness?

A group should use ranking to make its decision when: The decision is a relatively difficult one. There are a lot of options and the group wants to narrow it down. The decision needs to be made with 100% commitment from the group. None of the above.

Feedback should be:

According to “Ten Tips on Receiving Critical Feedback”, what is the main reason why receiving critical feedback can be difficult?

Which of the following is not a reason a group might want a committee to make the decision?

Ikram and Dave have been arguing back and forth about where the group is going to meet for the next meeting.  Both wanted to have meetings at their own home because it would be more convenient for them.    Finally, they negotiated to meet at Ikram’s house this week, and then Dave’s house next week.   Which conflict handling mode did they use?

Why should the brainstorming facilitator tell members that “piggybacking” is okay?  

You are leading a group project for your class. What steps can you take to minimize the risk of social loafing within your group?