COM2213 T1 Defining Organisation Communication V2

Communication models below involve two-way communication process, except for...

• Transactional

• Linear

• Interactional

What is the key characteristic of linear communication?

• Instant feedback

• No feedback

• Involves persuasion

• Simultaneous communication

Which example represents interactive communication?

• Instant messaging

• Listening to a radio

• Sending emails

• Watching TV

What is the main characteristic of a small group?

• No collective identity

• Individual members not connected

• Large number of members

• Interdependent members

What is the purpose of a group goal in a small group?

• To support and help others

• To accomplish a task

• To increase knowledge

• To engage in public discourse

What is the role of a leader in a small group?

• Chosen when other members defer to a member

• Chosen by election or appointment

• Chosen when a member evolves as a leader

• Influencing, directing, guiding and managing

What is the main characteristic of synergy in a small group?

• Individual members not connected

• Members depend on each other for assistance

• Process of mixing strengths together

• Joining and working together as a unit

What are the three models of communication?

• Persuasion model, understanding model, interaction model

• Linear model, interactive model, transactional model

• One way model, two way model, simultaneous model

• Sender model, receiver model, feedback model

What are the essential components of the linear model of communication?

• Physical noise, psychological noice, verbal feedback, nonverbal feedback

• Interaction, transaction, perception, self-concept

• Feedback, context, background, common ground

• Sender, receiver, message, noise, channel

What makes a small group interdependent?

• Members have a shared-sense of belonging and responsiblity for the group goal.

• Members depend on each other for assistance, support, cooperation and survival of the group.

• Members are connected of interacting with each other in a significant way.

• All of the above.