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LMC 210. Group work discussion questions

The document outlines a series of group discussion questions focused on various aspects of communication, including cultural differences, group dynamics, conflict management, non-verbal cues, and the impact of technology. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication in organizational settings and includes specific examples and strategies for enhancing communication. Additionally, it highlights the need for in-depth research and proper citation practices in responses.

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LMC 210. Group work discussion questions

The document outlines a series of group discussion questions focused on various aspects of communication, including cultural differences, group dynamics, conflict management, non-verbal cues, and the impact of technology. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication in organizational settings and includes specific examples and strategies for enhancing communication. Additionally, it highlights the need for in-depth research and proper citation practices in responses.

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Group discussion questions

1. Providing examples from your own or another culture, discuss five ways communication
preferences differ across cultures?
2. Describe how any four group dynamic variables can influence organizational
communication and subsequently realization of institutional objectives.
3. With illustrations from your group work experience, discuss any five strategies you can
utilize to manage conflicts in groups to enhance productivity.
4. With reference to any five types of non-verbal cues, discuss how their usage in
communication can affect intercultural communication.
5. With the aid of five examples from a specific organization, analyze the impact of
technology on communication.
6. With reference to the five types of questions asked during interviews, explain the
importance of using the right questions in interviews.
7. Using five illustrations from different communication contexts, examine the impact of
perception and interpretation on communication.
8. Explain the intersection between language and style in communication and discuss five
ways in which you can effectively use language and style in communication across varied
communication contexts.
9. With reference to the university setting, compare the use of face-to-face communication
vis a vi mediated communication and argue for or against which of the forms is more
effective at different times.
10. Providing individual examples, discuss five ways in which emotional intelligence can
affect interpersonal communication.
11. With examples from group assignments or extracurricular activities, describe how a
leader can blend any five communication styles to facilitate effective group
communication.
12. Sharing examples from current trends, discuss five ways on how social media platforms
influence mass communication among university students.
13. Using five specific illustrations, explain the challenges encountered in ensuring accurate
and ethical mass communication in the digital age.
14. With reference to the Moi university setting, and using illustrations from any five student
associations, explain how communication flows within student organizations. Suggest
five strategies that can be used to enhance the flow of information.
15. With reference to three specific organizations, discuss the role of communication in
motivating members of an organization to achieve shared goals.
16. With the aid of specific individual illustrations, discuss five strategies you can use to
improve self-awareness and manage internal conflicts in high-pressure academic
situations.
17. With reference to the relational aspect of Newcomb’s Model of Communication, explain
five reasons why balance is important in communication and examine how it influences
communication outcomes.
18. With the aid of specific examples, explain why context is important in Gehner’s Model,
and evaluate how it affects the interpretation of messages.
19. With reference to a real crisis situation in a specific company, examine how Gehner’s
Model can help in structuring the crisis communication to the public.
20. Using five illustrations, describe how Newcomb’s Model explains the relationship
between the government, media, and the public.
21. With reference to Howard Giles Communication Accommodation theory, explain five
reasons why people change their speech style in different social or professional
situations.
22. You have been invited to attend a research conference to discuss the “Effects of covid-19
epidemic on the new funding model on accessing university education in Kenya”.
Discuss the advantages of using, facts and statistics, testimony and examples as
supporting materials for your speech.
23. Using relevant examples, discuss five advantages of using the following forms of
mediated communication.
(a) Instant messaging apps
(b) Text messaging
(c) Webinars
(d) Video conferencing
(e) Blogs
24.
a) Describe three types of group norms (6 marks)
b) Using relevant examples, discuss three advantages of working in groups. (9 marks)

NB//
 All questions carry 20 marks each.
 Importance will be attached to accuracy and clarity of expression.
 Undertake in-depth research and present your research in prose. Only list when it is
unavoidable.
 Avoid “lifting” or “copy-pasting” information. I will award zero upon confirmation
of plagiarized work. Acknowledge your sources accordingly.
 Use the APA 7th edition for in-text citations and references. Google scholar can help
with that among other citing website sources.

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