$1.$ Communicating effectively and ethically in small groups

Read the scenarios and answer the questions that follow.

One team member presents a potential solution to the task at hand. Another team member begins to ask questions in an attempt to identify the strengths and weaknesses in the solution.

Which of the following actions is described in this scenario?

Conformity

Conflict

Consensus

Imagine being assigned to a team project at work. During the team$$s first meeting you should agree on how you will operate. You should consider discussing each of the following topics except:

How one should notify the team if they anticipate being late to a meeting

Your favorite jokes

Which decisions will be most important for the team

How to resolve a conflict among teammates

Read the following scenario about giving feedback at work.

Melanie is on a team with Denise. Since she began working with Denise on a project two weeks ago, Melanie has noticed that Denise has been very autocratic and hasn$$t listened to any of the team members.

No one has said anything to Denise because she does the lion$$s share of the work on the team, which makes it easier on everyone else during this busy time of year. Melanie knows that she should say something before the situation goes on much longer and the behavior becomes harder to change.

Melanie approaches Denise and offers this feedback:

$$Denise$,$ we$$ve noticed that our team project is going well. Since it is a really busy time for all of us$,$ we appreciate the fact that you have taken on a lot of work. However, sometimes the rest of us would like to help out a little more and participate in decision making. This would make you look more professional.$$

Why isn$$t Melanie$$s feedback to Denise effective?