Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter you should be able to:

1.

List and explain the ground rules for observing a group discussion.

2.

Utilize an interaction diagram in observing a group.

3.

Tabulate categories of interaction using Bales's interaction process analysis (IPA) category system and specify the effect the categories had for the task and social dimensions.

4.

Identify the various roles being played in a group and analyze their effects on the group's progress.

5.

Evaluate the leadership of a group using the Barnlund-Haiman leadership rating scale.

6.

Evaluate the decision making of a group discussion.

7.

Utilize discussion participant evaluation and postmeeting reaction forms to make conclusions about a group discussion.

8.

Evaluate the cohesiveness of a group using the Seashore index of group cohesiveness.

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