Chapter 21

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 A leader is the person who takes charge in a group  A group consist of two or more people interacting in a way that has an effect on each other

 Identify the group’s goals  Develop a plan that will help the group reach its goals  Carry out the plan  Evaluate the goup’s accomplishments

 Motivates the group to work toward a goal  Manages group resources by delegating responsibilities

 There are four roles a group leader will fulfill 1. The Leader as a Communicator 2. Directing a Discussion 3. The Leader as a Motivator 4. The Leader as a Problem Solver

 The Leader as a Communicator Needs to practice good communication Sending, receiving, and interpreting messages so everyone in the group shares the same meaning

 Directing a Discussion Discussion is directed toward a goal identified by the leader The leader may need to redirect the group to keep it on track Colloquium – one or more resource people respond to questions from an interview and from the audience

 The Leader as a Motivator Be Persuasive Show recognition Look successful Include friendly completion in group activates Maintain a democratic environment

 The Leader as a Problem Solver Seeing that problems get solved  Id the problem  Encourage group members to discuss their concerns  Determine the ownership of the problem  Use the decision-making process to work out a solution

 Task-oriented leader focuses on the job that needs to be done The leader emphasis is not on how each person feels or things about the task but the emphasis in on the job that needs to be done The leader makes sure that each part of the job is completed, and evaluates the progress of the group May use authoritarian approach  In control of the situation and makes most of the decisions

 Relationship-Oriented Leadership More democratic style of leadership, this is where the group members need to be involved in making decisions  Relationship-oriented leader recognizes this need and uses discussion to identify goals

 Your effectiveness in leadership role will depend on the situation, your personality, and the other group members Examine the Situation Examine Your Personality Examine the Group Members

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 Successful groups demonstrate teamwork, which means everyone does their part to help the group accomplish goal  The group members contribute equally to the group’s common goals

 Group Goals Gives the group the sense of purpose and direction What they are to accomplish as a team Clearly defined goals to which group members can relate Must participate in reaching goals by attending meetings, working on committees and supporting group activities

 Cohesiveness Group meetings must feel their input is important They can express their ideas and opinions and accept each members contribution They take part in setting goals and making plans to meet the goals

 Setting Groups are more productive when the setting for the group’s activities matches its plans and goals

 Group Structure Every group needs some type of structure Group members need to know what is expected of them

 Be a clear communicator  Be cooperative  Be willing to participate  Control your participation  Be an informed participant  Control you emotions  Be empathetic to others’ emotions  Support the group

 Family Career Community Leaders of America, Inc (FCCLA) The group’s purpose is to prepare students to be leaders in their families, careers, and communities

 Planning a Group Identified a personal need you feel could be met in a group Plan the purpose of the group and write it down What you want to accomplish Contact others who might be interest in joining

 Organizing the Group Elect Officers  Chairperson – leads the other members  Secretary – records the minutes, a description of what happens at the group meeting Identify Rules and Procedures  Parliamentary procedure  Robert’s Rules of Order  Develop Constitution formal written statement that governs how the group functions Bylaws state when meeting are held, how often, when elections are held, and what procedures are used

 Prepare for Meetings Successful groups have an agenda for every meeting  Agenda is a list of what the group will be doing and discussing at the meeting 1.Call to order 2.Reading and approval of minutes 3.Officers' reports 4.Committee reports 5.Unfinished business 6.New business 7.Program 8.Announcements 9.Adjournment

 Evaluating the Group

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 A citizen is a person who formally owes allegiance to a government. Citizen has both rights and responsibilities  Obey laws  Input through voting  Pay taxes  Fire and police protection, education and highway maintenance

 The right to vote is one of the most important right of a U.S. citizen. Voting allows you to express your opinions on public issues.  Voting enables you to elect leaders at all three levels of government – local, state and national

 Registering to vote Must be 18 years old Must register  Placing your name of a list of citizen who can vote in elections. To register, you must be a citizen of the US. You must meet a residency requirement.

 Your rights are protected by the law of the law and you are also required to obey these laws  Lawing making bodies are called legislatures at the federal and state levels

 Federal Laws U.S. Congress is a legislature that make federal law Example: spying, airplane hijacking, mail fraud  State Laws Laws that apply to the state and its residents  Examples: robbery, drunken driving, and murder  Local Laws Local laws are usually called regulations or ordinances  Examples: zoning, building codes and curfew for minors

 Public Law Constitutional laws refer to the basic laws of the nation  Criminal laws refer to punishment for those who break the law Felony crime is considered the most serious and a sentence could be more than a year or death Misdemeanor is considered less serious may be punished by a fine or short prison term of less than a year Violation (petty offense) an act that violates or breaks a local ordinance punishment a fine or short jail term

 Civil Law govern your rights in relation to other people Example: divorce

 Contracts A contract is a mutual agreement between two consenting people  Both parties must sign the contract willing  Both parties must be competent, meaning they understand the terms of the contract and the consequences of accepting the terms  Both parties must give consideration in order for a contract to be valid, meaning giving up something in order to obtain something

 Tort A wrongful act committed against another person Example: injuries to another person’s body or emotional well being Fraud is also considered a tort  Intentional trickery, lies. Or misrepresentation to make a person give up a right or something of value

 The services you enjoy as a citizen such as school, social service, police and fire protection are funded in part by local, state, or federal government funds. The money to pay for these programs are obtained by taxes.

 Income-based taxes are taken out of your paycheck Example: Social Security and Medicare  Employer-paid taxes are paid by employers on the employees’ behalf. Employer-paid taxes are used for unemployment benefits, Social Security and Medicare

 Sales taxes are used by all levels of government to raise money to pay for the services they provide. It will very from state to state and some counties and city add tax  Property taxes provide funds for education and other services The taxation rate in your area and the assessed value of your property

 Find out when community meets are scheduled  Attend area forums held by state representatives  Write letters stating your opinions

 Volunteers are people who donate their time, talents, and energy to server others  Mentor is an adviser, teacher or coach for a younger person

 Protecting the environment means keeping water and air clean and preserving a healthy food supply, for example An example would be to sort recyclable items. Having items clean and ready for recycling can assist a community recycling programs