Because many students will go on to take some class in group communication, I wanted to provide an overview of group communication that would provide a foundation for future courses. The Nature of Group Work Importance of Small-group Communication Groups are an unavoidable part of human interaction. Mutual influence of each member on the others. Types of Small Groups 1. Primary groups are family or friends or colleagues of long standing.
Social groups are friends on a temporary basis.
Learning groups are people who gather to study some topic. Work groups are people who meet to accomplish a particular task. Working in Groups Five Advantages of Using Groups Synergistic effect of having more than one brain working on the problem. Division of labor , with different people doing specialized tasks. Pooling knowledge and resources .