Group Communication Video Cases Paper
Ephraim Iivula
PSY/430
June 13, 2011
Nicole Darling
University of Phoenix

Group Communication Video Cases Paper The model of a group communication that attains its objective with easy and success requires a delicate process. An ideal group communication ranges from three to few members gathered and discussing strategies to accomplish a specific goal. Groups’ formations are the result of an old truism that more brains are better than one. Consequently, groups continue to define people’s daily collective efforts to solve problems an immense way. “When groups work effectively, members find the experience motivating and rewarding. Group members also learn a
This group consists of three members who represent a good measure of diversity. However, the group seems out of balance as the male member assumes overly dominance and interjects in the flow of the discussion with no proper courtesy toward other members. A female member displays a high degree of nonverbal interaction by nodding, smiling, and looking attentive during the discussion. This communication method provides a valuable feedback to the group interaction. However, others, notably the male member fails to appreciate these communication gestures and continues to show lack of courtesy, thus making the others feeling inconsequential. In describing groups in balance Larson and LaFasto claim that “the most effective groups share the following eight characteristics: a clear elevated goal, a results-driven structure, competent team members, unified commitment, a collaborative climate, standards of excellence, external support and recognition, and principled leadership” Engleberg & Wynn, 2010, 43. This group appears to lack good leadership and the male member becomes a compulsive talker. Moreover, he dismisses the integrity of other members’ opinions, thus hindering the group communication process. “Group communication is the interaction of three or more interdependent members working to achieve a common goal.” Engleberg & Wynn, 2010, p4. The attainment of the goal is in doubt in