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Final Problem Presentations DUE TUESDAY (If Necessary)

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Readiness Assurance Process

    Individual Readiness Assessment #9

    Team Readiness Assessment #9

    Written Appeals (provide forms)

    Instructor Feedback

           Discuss the relationship between the imbalance of power in groups and conflict.

           Explain the five general responses to power differences in groups.

           Describe competent communication strategies to transact power in small groups.

    Lecture/Discussion "Power:  An Architect of CONFLICT"

          Topic: "Power Transactions, Compliance and Resistance"
 
     CHAPTER DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Application:  "Prisoner's Dilemma"

Assignments:

     CASE STUDY #4 ASSIGNED TUESDAY - Due next Tuesday!

    For this journal assignment you are to address the function of conflict and its impact on small group communication.
    Specifically, you will discuss:
 
    1. the impact and importance of conflict to small group formation and growth; and

    2. the procedure and strategies that you (as an individual) employ to manage conflict when it occurs in your group.
 
    Cite specific examples to support your discussion

    HINT: In order to attain all 20 points for this entry you must use terminology from the class lecture and
    textbook regarding conflict resolution strategies. ?