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GDC611S - GENDER COMMUNICATION - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2024 |
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nAm I BI A u n IVE RSITV
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECH n
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BCMM
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: GDC611S
COURSE NAME: GROUP DYNAMICS AND
COMMUNICATION
SESSION: JUNE 2024/ JULY 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY {PAPER 1)
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER{S) Dr. C PEEL,Mrs M MUBIANA and Ms E SHITAATALA
MODERATOR: Mrs. A TJIRAMANGA
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer THREE questions. Note that Question 1 is worth 50
marks, is compulsory, and may not be substituted.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number the answers clearly.
4. Please ensure that your writing is legible, neat and
presentable.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF _3_ PAGES {Including this front page)
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Question 1
Compulsory
50 marks
(a}Name the five stages of Tuckman's Group Development Theory, and the significant
characteristics of each stage ..........................................................................[.2..x5 = 10 marks]
(b}Discuss the different emotional strains that are likely to arise among group members in
navigating each stage ................................................................................[.3..x5 = 15 marks]
Question 2
25 marks
(a)During the course, you conducted a case study analysis of an organisation, its group
dynamics, human relations, and management philosophy. Discuss from your analysis
how you rated the organisation in terms of Human Relations Theory (Elton Mayo),
Hierarchical Structure (Max Weber), and Scientific Management Theory (Henri Fayal)
[15 marks]
(b)Justify, with one example, the merits of Gossip Theory in any organisation.
[10 marks]
Question 3
25 marks
How does evidence of the pre-historic development of human teamwork demonstrate
the importance of group dynamics in human progress?
Question 4
25 marks
The transition to technology has required training, cohesion between different
departments, worker flexibility, and responsible autonomy.
(a}Describe how each of the above four requirements facilitated a transition to new
technologies at an organisation known to you ...........................[4 x 5 marks= 20 marks]
(b) Identify three ways of balancing freedom with responsibility when it comes to how a
team deals with the following issues:
(i) How much work they can do .................................................................................[.1.. mark]
(ii)Dealing with customers ..........................................................................................[.1.. mark]
(iii) Which technologies they use................................................................................[.1. mark]
(c) Name at least two circumstances where working in teams becomes important.
[2 marks]
Question 5
25 marks
(a) As someone who has experienced being integrated into a team, or who has observed
the absorption of new team members, evaluate your experiences and/or observations
using the three stages of Group Socialisation and Development promoted by Moreland
and Levine (1982}.
[3 x 5 marks ........15 marks]
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(b) There are four signs that tell you that your team is experiencing conflict-related
communication challenges. Identify the four signs [4 marks] and explain how you might
respond to them as the team leader [1 mark] .............................................[4+1 = S marks]
End of Examination Question Paper
Total: 100 marks
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