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Business Communication Ex. 2
Chapter 4.5.6.11.18.19
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Undergraduate 2
10/16/2011

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Asynchronous
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Occurring at different times
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Conventions
Definition
Conventional language patterns for a specific genre
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Targeted Practice
Definition
Identifying one’s weak areas and specifically working to improve them
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Critical Thinking
Definition
Self directed, self disciplined, self monitored, and self corrective thinking
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Rhetoric
Definition
The art of presenting an argument
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Cognate Strategies
Definition
Ways of framing, expressing and representing a message to an audience
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Internal Communication
Definition
The sharing and understanding of meaning between individuals, departments, or representatives of the same business
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External Communication
Definition
The sharing of understanding of meaning between individuals, departments, or representatives of the business and parties outside the organization
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Colloquial Language
Definition
An informal conversational style of writing
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Casual Language
Definition
Involves everyday words and expressions in a familiar group context
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Formal Language
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Focuses on professional expression with attention to roles, protocol, or appearance
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Syntax
Definition
The grammatical arrangement of words in a sentence
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Abstract
Definition
Referring to an intangible concept
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Concrete Term
Definition
Describes something we can see and touch
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Plagiarism
Definition
Representing another’s work as your own
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Libel
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The written form of defamation, or a false statement that damages a reputation
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Bypassing
Definition
The misunderstanding that occurs when the receiver completely misses the source’s intended meaning
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Reflection
Definition
A mental review of the task and your performance
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Revise
Definition
Change one word for another, make subtle changes, and improve a document
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Confirmation Bias
Definition
When you only pay attention to information that reinforces your existing beliefs, and ignore or discredit information that contradicts your beliefs
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Egocentrism
Definition
The use of self centered standards to determine what to believe and what to reject
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Sociocentrism
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Involves the use of society centered standards
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General Purpose
Definition
The overall goal of the communication interaction: to inform, persuade, entertain, facilitate interaction, or motivate a reader
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Credibility
Definition
Qualities, capabilities, or power to elicit from the audience belief in one’s character
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Metasearch
Definition
Returning search results from several search engines at once
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Compiling
Definition
Involves composing your speech out of materials from the documents and other sources you have collected
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Sensitivity
Definition
Your capacity to respond to stimulation, be excited, be responsive, or be susceptible to new information
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Priming
Definition
An excited state of awareness
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Exposure
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Involves your condition of being presented with views, ideas, experiences, or made known to you through direct experience
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Assimilation
Definition
The process by which you integrate new ideas into your thinking patterns
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Incubation
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The process by which you cause an idea or ideas to develop in your mind
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Incorporation
Definition
The process by which you bring the information into a whole or complete topic
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Production
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Involves the act of creating your speech from the elements you have gathered
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Revision
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The process by which you look over your speech again in order to correct or improve it
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Ethos
Definition
Credibility
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Logos
Definition
Logic and reason
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pathos
Definition
Passion and enthusiasm
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Outline
Definition
A framework that organizes main ideas and subordinate ideas in a hierarchical series
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Topic Sentence
Definition
Sentence that states the main thesis, purpose, or subject of the paragraph
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Body Sentences
Definition
Sentences that support the topic sentence and relate clearly to the subject matter of the paragraph and overall document
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Conclusion Sentence
Definition
Sentence that brings the paragraph to a close
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Declarative Sentence
Definition
Sentence that makes a statement
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Interrogative Sentence
Definition
Sentence that asks a question
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Imperative Sentence
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Sentence that conveys a command
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Exclamatory Sentence
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Sentence that expresses a strong emotion
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Transitions
Definition
Bridges between ideas, thoughts or concepts; words, phrases, or visual devices that help the audience follow the speaker’s ideas
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Transitions
Definition
Bridges between ideas, thoughts or concepts; words, phrases, or visual devices that help the audience follow the speaker’s ideas
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Writing Style
Definition
Also known as voice or tone; the manner in which a writer addresses the reader
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Conversational Tone
Definition
Writing style that resembles oral communication
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Active Voice
Definition
Sentence structure in which the subject carries out the action
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Passive Voice
Definition
Sentence structure in which the subject receives the action
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Emotion
Definition
A psychological and physical reaction, such as fear or anger, to stimuli that we experience as a feeling
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Emotional Resistance
Definition
Occurs when the audience gets tired, often to the point of rejection, of hearing messages that attempt to elicit an emotional response
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Fallacy
Definition
False logic
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Verbatim
Definition
word for word
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Paraphrase
Definition
To rewrite information in your own words
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Summarize
Definition
To reduce a concept, idea, or data set to its most basic point or element
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Verbatim
Definition
word for word
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Paraphrase
Definition
To rewrite information in your own words
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Summarize
Definition
To reduce a concept, idea, or data set to its most basic point or element
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Patch Writing
Definition
Verbatim cut and paste insertion of fragments of other publications into one’s own writing without crediting the sources
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Readability
Definition
Readers’ ability to read and comprehend the document
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Readers’ ability to read and comprehend the document
Definition
Looking up facts in a different source from the one where you got it
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Punctuation Marks
Definition
The traffic signals, signs, and indications that allow us to navigate the written word
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Grammar
Definition
The written construction of meaning from words, involving customs that evolve and adapt to usage over time
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Verb tense
Definition
Refers to the point in time where action occurs
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Infinitive
Definition
Form of verb without a reference to time; in its standard form it includes the auxiliary word “to”
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Double Negative
Definition
A phrase or sentence construction that employs two negative to indicate a positive
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Irregular Verbs
Definition
Verbs that change a vowel or convert to another word when representing the past tense
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Modifier
Definition
Describes a subject in a sentence, or indicates how or when the subject carried out the action
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Prepositional Phrase
Definition
A phrase composed of a preposition and its object, which may be a noun, a pronoun, or a clause
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Parallel Construction
Definition
The use of the same grammatical pattern; it can be applied to words, phrases, and sentences
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Assertion
Definition
A declaration, a statement of fact, or claim of fact
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Framing
Definition
Placing an imaginary set of boundaries, much like a frame around a picture or a window, around a story, of what is included and omitted, influencing the story itself
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Template
Definition
The normative expectation for a specific type of document
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Line Justification
Definition
Where the text lines up on the page
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White Space
Definition
The space on the page free of text
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Typeface
Definition
The visual design of symbols, including letters and numbers
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Serif
Definition
A small cross line, often perpendicular to the stroke of the letter, that is decorative but also makes the letter easier to read
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Artifacts
Definition
Nonverbal representations of communication
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Intracultural Communication
Definition
Communication within the same culture
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Intrapersonal Communication
Definition
Communication with yourself
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Ethnocentrism
Definition
The tendency to view other cultures as inferior to one’s own
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Prejudice
Definition
A negative preconceived judgement or opinion that guides conduct or social behavior
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Assume Similarity
Definition
Thinking that people are all basically similar
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Rites of Initiation
Definition
These mark the transition of the role or status of the individual within the group
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Individualistic Cultures
Definition
This culture values individual freedom and personal independence
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Explicit rule Culture
Definition
Rules are clearly communicated so that everyone is aware of them
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Implicit rule Culture
Definition
Rules are often understood and communicated nonverbally
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Monochromatic Time
Definition
Interruptions are to be avoided, and everything has its own specific time
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Polychromatic Time
Definition
A more fluid approach to scheduling time, where several things can be done at once, and each may have different levels of importance and urgency
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Democracy
Definition
Political system or form of government that promotes the involvement of the individual
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Centralized Rule
Definition
Political system where power is concentrated, such as dictatorship, communism, or theocracy
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Anarchy
Definition
Political state in which there is no government
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Civil Law
Definition
Legal system in which the rules are spelled out in detail and judges are responsible for applying the law to the given case
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Common Law
Definition
Legal system in which the judge interprets the law and considers the concept of precedent, or previous decisions
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Global village
Definition
Characterized by information and transportation technologies that reduce the time and space required to interact
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Theory X
Definition
Asserts that workers are motivated by their basic needs and have a general disposition against labor
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Theory Y
Definition
Views employees as ambitious, self-directed, and capable of self-motivation
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Theory Z
Definition
Combines elements of both theory X and Y; views workers as having a high need for reinforcement and belonging
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Acculturation
Definition
The transition to living abroad
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Group Communication
Definition
The exchange of information with those who are culturally, linguistically, and/or geographically alike
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Primary Groups
Definition
Groups that meet most, if not all, of one’s needs
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Secondary Groups
Definition
Groups that meet some, but not all, of individuals’ needs
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Group
Definition
Three or more individuals who affiliate, interact or cooperate in a familial, social, or work context
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Microgroup
Definition
A small, independent group that has a link, affiliation, or association with a larger group
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Group Socialization
Definition
Involves how the group members interact with one another and from relationships
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Socialization
Definition
The process of learning to associate, communicate, or interact within a group
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Forming Stage
Definition
Initiation of group formation in which individual group members come to know each other
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uncertainty Theory
Definition
States that we choose to know more about others with whom we have interactions in order to reduce or resolve the anxiety associated with the unknown
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Storming Stage
Definition
Time of struggles as group members themselves sort out their differences
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Norming Stage
Definition
Time when the group establishes norms, or informal rules, for behavior and interaction
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Performing Stage
Definition
Time when the group accomplishes its mandate, fulfills its purpose, and reaches its goals
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Performing Stage
Definition
Time when the group accomplishes its mandate, fulfills its purpose, and reaches its goals
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Adjourning Stage
Definition
Time when group members leave the group
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Potential Member
Definition
Individual who is qualified to join a group but has not yet joined
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New Group Member
Definition
Individual who is still learning the group’s norms and rules
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Full Member
Definition
Individual who is a known quantity, is familiar with the group’s norms , and feels free to express opinions
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Divergent Group Member
Definition
Individual who pull back, contribute less, and start to see themselves as separate from the group
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Marginal Group Member
Definition
Individual who looks outside the group for fulfillment of personal needs
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Ex member
Definition
Individual who is no longer belongs to a group
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Cost Benefit Analysis
Definition
Method of ranking each possible solution according to its probable impact
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Double Booking
Definition
Misunderstanding in which two meetings are scheduled at the same time in the same place
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Pronunciation
Definition
The way a word or phrase sounds when stated orally
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Quality
Definition
Emotional tone of one’s voice
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Volume
Definition
Loudness or softness of one’s voice
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Pitch
Definition
Frequency, high or low, of one’s voice
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Forums
Definition
Theme based web site that gather a community of individuals dedicated to a common interest
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Professional networking sites
Definition
A site that allows people to link to and interact with others who work in their industry or related ones
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Blogs
Definition
Web pages with periodic posts that may or may not feature feedback responses from readers
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Wikis
Definition
Collaboration on web content that are created and edited by users
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Cloud Computing
Definition
Involves secure access of files from anywhere as information is stored remotely
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Social Networking Site
Definition
A site where people gather virtually to interact
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Organizational Communication
Definition
The study of the communication context, environment, and interaction within an organization
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Groupthink
Definition
Tendency to accept the group’s ideas and actions in spite of individual concerns
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Appointed Leader
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Democratic Leader
Definition
Individual elected by a group to serve as its leader
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Emergent Leader
Definition
Individual who grows into the leadership role, often out of necessity
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Autocratic Leader
Definition
Self directed leader who establishes norms and conduct for the group
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Laissez Faire Leader
Definition
Individual who practices a “live and let live” style of leadership
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Leader As Technician
Definition
Occurs when the leader has skills that others do not
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Leader As Conductor
Definition
Central role of bringing people together for a common goal
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Leader As Coach
Definition
Individual serving as a teacher, motivator, and keeper of the goals of the group
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