a.Give the definition of "Group" in your own words.

Group is a collection of three or more individuals that work together with same objects and obey same rules.

b.Describe the detailed characterictics of the groups.

1.interdependence: members are depend on each other.

2.common goal: members are share the same goals so they work together.

3.group personalities: the identification of the group

4.commitment: the desire of group members to work together to complete their task to the satisfaction of the entire group

5.cohesiveness: This is the attraction which group members feel for each other, and this makes them united.

6.group conflict: some conflicts would be positive.

7.social facilitation: people would be more energy when interacts with group members

8.gender differences: different attitudes and behaviors of men and women.

9.group size: the number of group members 

10.norms: members are guided by rules and standards

C.How to make the group members get into a positive participation during the group communication?

  1.Clarify the goals and mission at different stages. Group members should understand the group purpose accurately.

  2.Establish a feedback mechanism. Group members should communicate with each other regularly or at a fix time.

  3.Establish appropriate reward and punishment systems to guide members’ interactions.