As a result of studying Chapter 6 you should be able to:
Identify the optimal size for a specific small group.
Describe traits such as preference for procedural order, cognitive complexity, and self-monitoring and explain how each can affect problem-solving discussions.
Describe each dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® and explain the positive contribution each type can make to group discussion.
Describe behaviors that indicate an attitude of responsibility for the success of a small group, and the ethical standards supportive of such an attitude.
Explain how a high level of communication apprehension can affect group outcomes.
Describe attitudes such as authoritarianism, egalitarianism, and open-mindedness; behaviors associated with each; and their effects on a group.
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