All Matches
Solution Library
Expert Answer
Textbooks
Search Textbook questions, tutors and Books
Oops, something went wrong!
Change your search query and then try again
Toggle navigation
FREE Trial
S
Books
FREE
Tutors
Study Help
Expert Questions
Accounting
General Management
Mathematics
Finance
Organizational Behaviour
Law
Physics
Operating System
Management Leadership
Sociology
Programming
Marketing
Database
Computer Network
Economics
Textbooks Solutions
Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Management Leadership
Cost Accounting
Statistics
Business Law
Corporate Finance
Finance
Economics
Auditing
Ask a Question
Search
Search
Sign In
Register
study help
business
business analytics communicating
Questions and Answers of
Business Analytics Communicating
How do the content and the relationship dimensions of messages differ?
“Communication is a process.” What does this mean?
How do you determine communication competence?
Does appropriate communication require strict conformity to group rules?
Are there any circumstances in which a Me-orientation becomes necessary when participating in a small group?
Does competent communication ever necessitate dishonesty? Explain.
Should you always exhibit commitment to the group, or are there exceptions? Explain.
Outstanding tale of an Irish immigrant trying to make her way in 1950s Brooklyn. Identify and analyze the rules that operate both interpersonally and in groups. What impact do these rules have on
An automobile plant in a small town is rescued by Japanese ownership and an imported management team. Analyze this for teamwork and team building in the context of cultural differences. How do
Underrated film about a harrowing ethical dilemma involving three friends who vacationed in Malaysia.Analyze this film from a communication ethics perspective. Is Anne Heche’s character justified
Katnis (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) become enemies of the Capitol and must participate in a second Hunger Games pitting previous winners against each other. Examine the ethics of
What is the ripple effect and how does it affect groups?
What is synergy? What is negative synergy? How is each produced?
What relationship do stability and change have in groups?
Why do groups establish boundaries? How do they control boundaries?
In what circumstances can groups become too open? Too closed?
Is it better for a group to be more open than closed? Explain.
What is the most appropriate size for a decision-making group?
What distinguishes a small group from a large one?
How are groups and organizations different?
In groups you belong to, what boundaries are erected?
Have you experienced group boundaries that are too rigid in any groups to which you belong? How can you tell that the boundaries are too rigid?
What’s the largest group you’ve ever belonged to that didn’t experience serious problems because of its size?Why did it work?
Vince Rizzo, played by Andy Garcia, is a corrections officer who secretly wants to be an actor. He hides this fact and his secret acting lessons from his wife Joyce, played by Julianna Margulies, so
Horrific presentation of a pandemic virus and its consequences. You have to have a strong stomach to watch this movie. Analyze this film for the ripple effect and systems theory dynamics.
Dennis Quaid plays an advertising sales executive whose life at work and home is upended when his new boss, played by Topher Grace, turns out to be a 20-something, inexperienced doofus, who even
Average but intriguing story about the human race being infected with small parasitic aliens called“souls.” Analyze from a systems perspective the isolated cave-dwelling humans who have created a
This is a Steven Spielberg dramatization of the famous Pentagon Papers case that pitted the Washington Post and the New York Times against the government’s attempt to prevent release of damaging
This is a heartwarming depiction of a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade in a mainstream school for the first time. Analyze the family dynamics from a systems perspective. How does
How do the task and social dimensions of groups interconnect?
How are the task and social dimensions integral to both the formation and development of decision-making groups?
How does a group build cohesiveness?
Does why we join a group make any difference to the group?
How does group composition affect group efficacy?
Is tension in a group always undesirable?
Where do group norms come from? Why do we conform to group norms?
Under what conditions do groups outperform individuals?
When is it appropriate to be a nonconformist in a small group?
Are there ever times when the task is so important that concern for the social dimension of the group must be ignored?
Hilarious take on high school in the land of Twitter, texting, and YouTube. Emma Stone, in a stunningly sharp depiction, plays a high schooler who begins to “act out” the Scarlet Letter, the
This is the story of Desmond T. Doss, World War II American Army medic, who refused to kill enemy soldiers at the Battle of Okinawa but received the Medal of Honor for heroic life-saving action under
There is a 1990 remake of William Golding’s grim allegory of schoolboys stranded on a deserted island, but it is a pale, lifeless effort compared to the splendid original film. Analyze in detail
Movies don’t get much better than this fantasy epic. Analyze this first-rate thriller in terms of the four global phases of group development (forming, storming, norming, and performing). This film
Animated story of early cave-dwelling family abruptly forced to journey through an unfamiliar fantasy world with the help of an inventive boy. Hilarious group dynamic that offers plentiful examples
In what circumstances might competition be constructive in small groups?
Why is cooperation more likely to foster a positive group climate than competition?
In what ways might positive evaluation of others produce defensiveness?
When is controlling communication appropriate and when is it inappropriate?
What’s the difference between a shift response and a support response?
Are there instances when you should act as a model of cooperative behavior even though other group members will take advantage of you?
Is hypercompetitive communication ethical? Explain.
When is interrupting appropriate?
A Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts vehicle depicting family dysfunction. Focus on the abundance of defensive versus supportive communication patterns and competitive and noncompetitive listening
A dysfunctional group of hopeful, unpublished writers attempts to remain unconditionally positive and supportive in their communication in the face of constant rejection. Not for everyone, but this
Four lifelong friends rekindle their sisterhood when they travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival. Identify both supportive and defensive communication during this admittedly raunchy,
Yes, this film is about a chipper little bear happily settled with the Brown family in London, but it is an adorable, sweet movie, and a welcome respite from the cornucopia of explosive comic book
Engrossing but lengthy film depicting George and Martha, a troubled couple, “entertaining” another couple in the wee hours of the morning. This film is loaded with examples of defensive
Are some roles more prestigious than others?
When two roles conflict, which role is likely to prevail?
How is role reversal influential?
Are there some group roles that the competent communicator should avoid?
How do communication patterns differ among the three types of roles?
How do roles emerge in small groups?
What is role specialization and why is it important?
Why should group members exhibit role flexibility?
What are the disadvantages of role fixation?
What aspects contribute to or thwart acceptance of a newcomer into the group?
What responsibilities should newcomers and long-standing group members have to make the socialization process work?
Is hazing ever an acceptable initiation process for newcomers?
Are self-centered disruptive roles ever appropriate?
Have you ever experienced role reversal effects?
Mostly faithful dramatic recreation of the Stanford Prison Study. Analyze formal and informal roles played by all of the characters. Explore the impact of each role on their behavior. Would you have
Katniss and Peeta become targets of the Capitol following their victory in the 74th Hunger Games, which ignites rebellion. Identify and analyze informal role emergence and roles that each character
Based on a true story, in 1968, four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls become a singing group called The Saffires, who entertained U.S. troops during the Vietnam War. Analyze role emergence
Graphic, sometimes chilling depiction of the story of a rookie FBI agent teaming up with a local game tracker and the tribal police chief to solve the murder of an 18-year-old native American girl
What is meant by “leadership is a process not a person”?
What are the key differences between managing and leading a small group?
What role does communication play in leadership of small groups?
What should you avoid if you want to emerge as a leader of a group?
What are the most likely ways to emerge as a group leader?
Do Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Kim Jong-un qualify as leaders? Explain your answer.
Can you identify any narcissistic or pathological leaders in the United States? Note the difference between emerging as a leader and exhibiting effective leadership once instated in a leadership
If you worked in a culture that has difficulty accepting women as leaders, how should you address this issue?
Are there any instances in which being a servant leader might prove to be ineffective, even counterproductive for the group? Explain.
Winston Churchill’s rise to power as British prime minister during the early days of World War II is dramatized. Analyze the role implicit theories of leadership played in Churchill’s rise to
Three friends decide to murder their horrible bosses. This is a very funny movie in a very dark way.Beware the vulgarity. Examine the depiction of horrible bosses from the perspective of psychopathic
A fairly bland, but still interesting, retelling of Steve Jobs’s ascension from being a college dropout to one of the most influential and recognizable entrepreneurs of the twentieth century.
Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) faces a daunting task providing effective leadership for his crosscountry high school team. Examine leadership styles, servant leadership, and the importance of
This is a terrific sequel to the initial reboot of the Star Trek motion picture series. Analyze Captain Kirk’s(Chris Pine) leadership style. Does he adapt to the situation by changing his style to
This is a depiction of a true story—the rise and fall of stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio).This movie is not for the faint at heart. There is very graphic sexual content and vulgarity.
Why is the attitude of team members at least as important as their aptitude?
What is the ideal team member?
What kinds of goals work best to build a team?
How is a team identity developed?
Should team roles be chosen by team members?
Which style of leadership is usually most effective with teams? In all situations?
How does fear diminish teamwork and team effectiveness?
What are supportive rules and how should they be established in a team?
Can you think of any teams that don’t require clear, challenging goals, a team identity, and designated roles?
Can a team identity be established that doesn’t conform to the team leader’s preference?
Showing 1 - 100
of 168
1
2