COLLAB 2N03 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Social Loafing, Role Conflict, Formal System
11 Feb 2015
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Interaction doesn"t have to be face to face nor verbal. Influence on us- groups are social mechanisms by which we acquire many beliefs, values, attitudes, and behaviours. Formal groups: intentionally designed to channel individual effort in an appropriate direction. Raltson"s self-managed teams are also formal groups. Storming: problems often happen earlier than later in group development. Adjourning: some groups have definite life span and disperse after achieving their goals. Some disperse because of layoffs and downsizing. Gonnie gersick is the one who uncovered this model, she studied real-world work groups and student groups as well. Phase 1: assumptions, approaches, and precedents that members develop in their first meeting end up dominating the first half of the groups life. Midpoint: need to move forward is apparent, group may seek outside advice. This transition may consolidate previously acquired info or even mark a completely new approach. Midpoint is critical where you know if they can achieve goal and the quality of work.
