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Two or more people that come together to achieve a common goal

Group

A group that shares intimate and personal relationship

Primary group

A group that is impersonal with temporal relationship that are goal or task oriented

Secondary group

Expectation of group members

Active involvement mutually agree on vision respect other group members Signup and view all the answers

Characteristics of small groups

Purpose- this influence type of work and communication Goal- Smart-specific, measurable, achievable,realistic and timely Size- large enough to provide neccesary and skills, small enough for inputs from everyone Membership- same knowledge, same interest Signup and view all the answers

Stages of group formation-Forming stage

Come together as a group orientation introduction of members universal norms or rules is given Group leader play an important role not much communication between members here Signup and view all the answers

Storming stage

Transitional stage power and control focus Testing behaviours leads to group norms conflict most important here is to pick priority issues to focus on Signup and view all the answers

Norming

Individual goals align with group goal group rules established all members understand their responsibility there is trust cohesion intercommunication Signup and view all the answers

Brainstorming

Criticism is not allowed In first moment group members go with first few ideas given and not listen to other ones It is important that all ideas should be considered by the facilitator Signup and view all the answers

Performing Stage

Here is where most group work are done offering constructing criticism taking risk members are loyal in the group group cohesion Signup and view all the answers

Adjorning

Group disbanding expressions about the group suggestions for working in future groups move on in diff directions Signup and view all the answers

Characteristics of effective group

Clear and defined goals goal directed communication equally shared power flexible decision making individuals are respected and recognised Signup and view all the answers

Problems that arise in group

Spliting- form groups or opposition Hidden agenda- other issues or personal issues are brought in Social loafing- They do well individually and not in group Destructive behaviour that can cause conflict Group think Signup and view all the answers

Group think

The cohesiveness of the group cause negative impact Opinions are not realistically appraised stereotype of people outside the group People with other contradicting ideas do not illusion of invulnerability and overconfidence Signup and view all the answers

A type of contribution needed to achieve a group goal

Group role function Signup and view all the answers

Task function

Behaviour relevant to the attainment of group goals Initiating Seeking info or opinion giving info or opinion clarifying/ elaborating summarizing consensus taken Signup and view all the answers

Maintenance function

Behaviours to help the group maintain harmonius working relationship Harmonizing-attempt to reconcile Gatekeeping- keeping communication open Encouraging- through verbal and non verbal that encourages member to contribute Compromising- admit mistakes, change your position for sake of cohesiveness Setting standards- Assess and re-assess group norms Signup and view all the answers

Non functional roles

Aggressor- always criticizing or blaming Blocker-Always rejects ideas instantly Joker- Disrupt work by joking and not bn serious Avoider-Acts indifferent, whispers to others, press phone Self confessor- using the group to express personal views not related to group task Recognition- seeking attention by talking too much to gain favour Signup and view all the answers

Leadership style

Authoritarian-leader tells what to do, how to do without getting their advice or input Democratic/participative- include members in decision but normally maintain the final decision making Signup and view all the answers

Types of leader

Formal leader- Appointed Informal leader-someone team members look up o but not appointed Signup and view all the answers

Role of a leader

form group structure clarify group task Group facilitation motivation overseeing ensuring group stay focus administrative roles Signup and view all the answers