Communication+Patterns

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 Communication patterns are examined by Johnson & Johnson (2009) as an authority hierarchy. An authority hierarchy exists when each role requirements are established in such a way that different members perform different roles, and members performing particular roles supervise the other members to make sure they fulfill their role requirements (p. 156). ======

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 It is also mentioned that for a group to function effectively, it’s members must be able to communicate easily. The ideas within the group just like the calendar girls, need to be arranged in such a way that it flows freely. From the movie I wold categorize the communication at times moving between an open communication network to a Y shape network, where both Chris Harper and Annie Clarke take the lead on key decisions and communicate that to the rest of the group. ======

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Communication procedures in an authority hierarchy is explained by Johnson & Johnson (2009) as being either one-way communication or two-way communication: ======

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One-way communication is characterized by a group chairperson giving instructions to the committee chairpersons, who then pass the information on to the group. In the movie Chris Harper played this role in a dominant fashion. She was the one who came up with the idea of a calendar and throughout the movie portrayed the characteristics of a visionary person. ======

Two-way communication is a reciprocal process whereby each member may initiate messages and clarify other member’s messages. Group members here freely exchange ideas and information and t  heir feelings of doubt can be discussed and resolved at the time they are experienced so it does not interfere with the groups work. This played ou t very well during the time the photographing of the calendar started. As a group they decided on how the pictures will be taken with the help of the photographer, but they always made sure there was consensus about the process.

Johnson & Johnson also state, "Humor is an important influence on the effectiveness of group communication. Humor tends to promote cohesiveness and reduce tension in groups." (pg. 164). Humor was used to reduce tension and also to create transparency in communications, where without humor, perhaps no one would have said anything and status quo..



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