- correct answer In this stage of the Bennett (1998) scale,
Task - correct answer Most groups focus on this level of group operation (from task,
... [Show More] maintenance, and individual functions).
Group - correct answer Describe persons who are interacting with one another in such a manner that each person
influences and is influenced by each other.
Formal Group = requires some kind of organization and task. Made up of various roles for which individuals are recruited..
Informal Group = informally allocate roles among themselves depending on individual preferences, and they may undertake a task together. - correct answer What is the difference between a formal and an informal group?
Informal Group - correct answer Which type of group allocates roles among themselves depending on individual preferences, the collection of roles
makes a system possible, and they may undertake a task together?
1. Interacting Individuals.
2. Taking on a role (more or less defined).
3. Acting within an organizational system of varying degree.
4. Existence of a task (e.g., completion required or not). - correct answer What are commonalities among Formal and Informal Groups?
1. Sequential.
2. Development.
3. Thematic. - correct answer What are Tuckman's principles of group development Theory?
sequential - correct answer Among Tuckman's principles, this indicates a specific stated order that occurs naturally (timing).
Developmental - correct answer Among Tuckman's principles, this includes concepts that issues must be resolved to progress; if conflict or apathy becomes group dominant behavior, group disintegration occurs; and growth occurs when conflict successfully managed.
Small group - correct answer small enough so each member is aware of and able to recall other group members; members perceive all members of group at one time; and has interdependent goal so all succeed or fail together.
Two emphasized concepts of groups - correct answer Interaction and mutual influence
Mutual influence (groups) - correct answer communication perceived and responded to in such a way each member potentially affects the other's behavior, beliefs, opinions, and values
1. Forming.
2. Storming (the most difficult).
3. Norming.
4. Performing.
5. Adjourning. - correct answer What are the five stages of group development and which one is probably the most difficult?
Initially polite and superficial as each person seeks out similarities or common needs. - correct answer What are the characteristics associated with the forming stage of group development?
Group members realize the task is different and more difficult than they imagined. - correct answer Why is the storming stage sometimes the most difficult stage of group development? [Show Less]