Intercultural communication teamwork and leadership/CCOM103/Groups, teams and leadership/What is a group?

Read the Chapter 19 Introduction and Section 19.1 in Business Communication for Success. These readings note that people naturally form interdependent social relationships, and that groups are a primary context for business communication. They point out that group patterns are evolving as we adapt to technology-mediated communication. They also differentiate groups from teams, and discuss different types of workplace groups, how groups meet social needs beyond task goals, and the impact of group size on member participation. Recommended: Do all the Introductory Exercises and Chapter 19.1 Exercises 1, 2 and 4.