COMM C464 Unit 6 Review (Team Communication) Already Passed

synergy - ANSWER-the "extra energy" created by a high-performing team when it interacts and functions well, distinguishes teams from groups in an important way. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. GroupThink - ANSWER-a team's overwhelming motivation to agree and reach consensus—and failure to critically evaluate the task or alternative plans and solutions. social loafing - ANSWER-situations in which one or more members exert little or no effort to the team's work. bad apple effect - ANSWER-when one person breaks the rules, it inspires others to do so as well reward power - ANSWER-when team members believe that an individual member (whether that person is the formal, designated leader of the team or not) has the potential for either providing a positive reward (positive reinforcement) or removing something negative (negative reinforcement) in exchange for their participation and cooperation coercive power - ANSWER-refers to team members' perceptions that a particular member has the ability to punish them for not cooperating or complying as participants with his or her requests. legitimate power - ANSWER-Is assigned to people because of their job, position, or assignment. People are likely to cooperate and comply with others who hold certain positions, such as manager, chairperson, supervisor etc. expert power - ANSWER-is a team member's ability to influence others' thoughts or behaviors because other members perceive him or her as competent, credible, and knowledgeable in the subject area referent power - ANSWER-involves a person's ability to motivate and influence others because he or she is well liked, respected, and admired. informational power - ANSWER-is reflected in an individual's ability to acquire and share valuable information transformational leadership - ANSWER-leaders inspire, energize, engage, and motivate teammates to excel within the team context in committed, passionate ways.