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What is the primary focus of Homans' framework in understanding group development?
What is the primary focus of Homans' framework in understanding group development?
- Background factors and leader's style
- Activities, interactions, and attitudes of group members (correct)
- Phases of group development
- Leader's style and organizational system
According to Tuckman's model, what is the second phase of group development?
According to Tuckman's model, what is the second phase of group development?
- Forming
- Storming (correct)
- Performing
- Norming
During the Norming phase of group development, what typically occurs?
During the Norming phase of group development, what typically occurs?
- The group begins to disband
- Conflicts and dissatisfaction arise
- The leader defines purpose, tasks, and roles
- Group members begin to assume their roles (correct)
What is NOT one of the essential elements of a group system, according to Homans' framework?
What is NOT one of the essential elements of a group system, according to Homans' framework?
What is the ultimate goal of a leader analyzing the activities, interactions, and attitudes of group members?
What is the ultimate goal of a leader analyzing the activities, interactions, and attitudes of group members?
What is the last phase of group development, according to Tuckman's model?
What is the last phase of group development, according to Tuckman's model?
What is the primary purpose of groups in healthcare organizations?
What is the primary purpose of groups in healthcare organizations?
What is the final decision-making approach typically used in ordinary interacting groups?
What is the final decision-making approach typically used in ordinary interacting groups?
According to George C. Homans' social system conceptual scheme, what influences group leadership?
According to George C. Homans' social system conceptual scheme, what influences group leadership?
What is the stage in group development where group members establish norms and rules?
What is the stage in group development where group members establish norms and rules?
What is the primary benefit of consensus-based decision-making in groups?
What is the primary benefit of consensus-based decision-making in groups?
What is the term for the social ties that develop among group members?
What is the term for the social ties that develop among group members?
What is a characteristic of the Norming phase of group development?
What is a characteristic of the Norming phase of group development?
What happens to the group structure during the Norming phase?
What happens to the group structure during the Norming phase?
What is a result of the Norming phase?
What is a result of the Norming phase?
What is an example of a norm in a group?
What is an example of a norm in a group?
Why are norms likely to be enforced in a group?
Why are norms likely to be enforced in a group?
What is the primary purpose of norms in a group?
What is the primary purpose of norms in a group?
