Critical-Thinking Questions

The following critical-thinking questions can be used for class discussion and/or as written assignments to develop communication skills. Be sure to give complete explanations for all questions.

1. In your opinion, can a leader maintain a personal friendship with some members of their work group or team without creating the perception of in-groups (those in their social circle) and out-groups (those outside their social circle)?
2. What should a leader do to dispel any notion or misperception that there are in-groups and out-groups in their work unit?