Assignment: Personal Work Group Evaluation
Write an investigative paper that applies group-related communication theories to a selected group.
There are many ways to improve interpersonal effectiveness, and the benefits of doing so are profound. Many studies point to interpersonal effectiveness as the leading predictor of future success. Derailment studies (Lombardo & McCauley, 1988) found lack of interpersonal communication skills to be a key factor in the likelihood of a manager to derail, or be removed from his or her job.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
• Competency 2: Analyze the interrelationships of communication within organizational systems.
o Describe the characteristics of a group.
o Analyze the roles of group members.
o Describe the group stages experienced.
o Analyze group norms.
o Describe positive and negative participation behaviors.
o Describe group's use of technology for communication.
• Competency 3: Communicate effectively.
o Write clearly to convey the intended content and follow APA rules for attributing sources.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.