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The Role of Communication in Group Decision-Making
The purpose of this assignment is for you to define the role of communication in group-decision making, and what this looks like in the music industry.
Search for and identify relevant scholarly sources related to the role of communication in group decision-making. In addition, you may need to consult industry sources or your personal recall and industry knowledge.
Explain the role of communication in group decision-making in general, and then provide at least two (2) examples of how this works specifically in the music business.
APA formatting, proper in-text citations, and references are required as applicable.
Readings & Resources
Bolman, L.G., & Deal, T.E. (2017). Reframing Organizations. (6th ed.) San Francisco, Jossey-Bass.
- Chapter 9: Power, Conflict, and Coalition
- Chapter 10: The Manager as a Politician
- Chapter 11: Organizations as Political Arenas and Political Agents
Part Four presents the key assumptions and issues associated with power, conflict, and ethics, while examining the organizational and individual roles in constructive politics.
Optional Resources:
The text below is only supplemental and the readings in this book are completely optional. This book is helpful if you have been away from the world of organizational behavior for a long time and need a refresher on terms, concepts, etc… These chapters parallel group and team behaviors and interactions, and then walk through various attributes of communication and leadership.
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2018). Essentials of Organizational Behavior. (14th ed.). New York, Pearson.
- Chapter 9: Foundations of Group Behavior
- Chapter 10: Understanding Work Teams
- Chapter 11: Communication
- Chapter 12: Leadership
- Chapter 13: Power and Politics