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Chapter 8
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Roles | A set of expectations associated with a job or position on a team |
| Role ambiguity | Occurs when a person is uncertain about their role on a team |
| Role overload | Occurs when too much is expected and the individual feels overwhelmed |
| Role underload | Occurs when too little is expected and the individual feels underused |
| Role conflict | Occurs when a person is unable to meet expectations of others |
| Lack of response | One idea after another is suggested without any discussion |
| Authority rule | The chairperson, manager, or leader makes a decision for the team |
| Minority rule | 2 or 3 people are able to dominate, or railroad, the group into making a decision with which they agree |
| Majority rule | The majority viewpoint is what makes the decision |
| Consensus | When discussion leads to one alternative being favored by most team members and other members agree to support it |
| Unanimity | All team members wholeheartedly agree on the course of action to be taken |