Group Dynamics

Definitions ____________________________

Groups _____________________________

Forces Acting on Groups Internal ______________ External ______________

Groups and Culture Collectivist _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ ____________________

Groups and Culture Individualist _________________________________

Groups: Good and Bad Good ______________ Bad __________________

Why People Join Groups _________________

Group Goals ____________________________

Goals Influenced by… ___________________________

Goal Types Cooperative ______________________________ Competitive ______________________________ Independent ______________________________

Group Membership Individual members ___________________________ Each group has its own personality

Group Cohesion Social ______________ Task ______________

Group Participation _________________ ____________ _________________ ______________________

Group Influence Influence ___________________ Styles of Influence ___________________

Group Norms ________________________

Group Atmosphere ___________________________

Group Leadership ______________ _________________ ________________________

Group Task Functions ___________________

Group Maintenance Maintenance function ______________________

Decision Making __________________________

Decision Making Decision-making enhanced _______________________________

Decision Making Decision-making hindered _______________________

Group Judgment ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________

Group Conflict _____________________________ ______________________ ____________________________ _____________________

Behavior Styles

Behavior Styles: Director __________________

Behavior Styles: Socializer ________________

Behavior Styles: Relater ________________

Behavior Styles: Thinker _________________

Beware of Labels ___________________________ ___________________ _________________

Group Development ____________________________

GROUPD: Getting to know… ___________________________

GROUPD: Relationships _____________________________

GROUPD: Opposition/Conflict _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

GROUPD: Unity ______________________________

GROUPD: Productivity _______________________________

GROUPD: Dissolution ___________________________ _______________________

Effective Groups ___________________________

Ineffective Groups ______________________ _________________

Group Roles Positive ____________ Negative _____________

Team Building ____________________________________ ____________________________ ________________________________

Good Team Members ______________

Team Essentials Care for _________________ Have balance in personal life

Team Essentials cont’d __________________________ _________________

Team Essentials cont’d Goals ______________________________ Appreciate others for their… ______________________________