1). How does CMC differ from f2f communication? (Think outside the box).
At this age and time, most people communicate by computer more than face to face. In a group communication, for the people who fear the f2f, they might find CMC communication much easier. I think this is because CMC allows us to communicate with one another without placing specific labels on the people we are communicating with such as race and age; thus creating a “great equality’ between group members. The other way CMC differs from f2f is that most of the time in CMC there is no emotional connection where as in f2f there will be some emotional connection. Since they are more tasks oriented than f2f, when time is limited, “CMC groups perform better than f2f groups on tasks that are less involving. On the other hand, if the task requires social interaction the CMC groups perform worse than f2f. In conclusion, I have had a chance to work with the group in both CMC and f2f and both have advantages and disadvantages.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Week 14 Question 3
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading, that we have not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
One of the concepts I found interesting in this week’s reading was Avoidance. It is one of the five styles of conflict management that involves “withdrawing from the conflict.” It is neither forceful nor interested in solving the problem. In a conflict resolution, when one is displaying avoidance strategy, they are saying “I would rather not talk about it right now.” Depending on the situation, this strategy could also be destructive or constrictive for the group process. “If the avoidance was due to lack of information, understanding or any particular opinion…it could be constrictive for the group process. On the other hand, “if avoidance is the result of disempowered or disengaged, it can negatively impact the group process.” When dealing with avoiders, in my opinion, it is important to communicate clearly what is needed. In addition, the more intense or demanding you are, the more likely the avoider will go into deeper withdrawal; therefore it is good not to be aggressive.
One of the concepts I found interesting in this week’s reading was Avoidance. It is one of the five styles of conflict management that involves “withdrawing from the conflict.” It is neither forceful nor interested in solving the problem. In a conflict resolution, when one is displaying avoidance strategy, they are saying “I would rather not talk about it right now.” Depending on the situation, this strategy could also be destructive or constrictive for the group process. “If the avoidance was due to lack of information, understanding or any particular opinion…it could be constrictive for the group process. On the other hand, “if avoidance is the result of disempowered or disengaged, it can negatively impact the group process.” When dealing with avoiders, in my opinion, it is important to communicate clearly what is needed. In addition, the more intense or demanding you are, the more likely the avoider will go into deeper withdrawal; therefore it is good not to be aggressive.
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