...SP2750-E1 Mr. Koole Study Guide – Mod One Ice Breakers (http://www.visualsspeak.com/2011/11/01/why-do-you-need-icebreakers/ & http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_76.htm) 1. When 2. Purpose sh is ar stu ed d vi y re aC s ou ou rc rs e eH w er as o. co m Sic Key Elements of Effective Meeting 1. Clear purpose and agenda 2. Agreed-upon process 3. Information presented in meaningful and organized way 4. Effective recording 5. Effective facilitation 6. Closure and consensus Group Stages (Tuckman’s see p27) 1. Groups go through various stages and can move back and forth between them depending on the dynamics and situations of the group. 2. Forming 3. Storming 4. Norming 5. Performing 6. Adjourning Th Chapter One 1. What is a Group? a. Characteristics i. Goals ii. Interdependence iii. Interpersonal Interactions iv. Perception of Membership v. Structured Relationships vi. Mutual Influence vii. Motivation b. Group Vs. Aggregate c. Primary Groups Vs. Work Groups 2. Importance of Groups(pp12-14) (you should know reasons listed and how they apply to you) 3. Group Structure a. Roles i. “A set of expectations governing the appropriate behavior of an occupant of a position towards occupants of other related positions.” (p15) ii. Often formally appointed at other times they informal iii. Their purpose is to regulate group behavior and help meet group goals iv. Role Conflict: SP2750-E1 Mod01 https://www.coursehero.com/file/12144222/Sp2750-study-mode/ 1 SP2750-E1 Mr. Koole ...
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...Productive And Unproductive Behaviors Alex Solivan ITT Tech Sylmar SP2750 March 27, 2013 Productive and Unproductive Behaviors During our discussions on the Dracula exercise I observed good and bad behaviors. I usually like to be on the back of all discussions and tend to conform to the majority. I know is a bad habit, but is something that hopefully will get better as the class progresses. As for the group, I noticed that there were others that did what I did and just say yes to all of the ideas the on of the members of the group were talking about. Our group had some very effective ways in which we handled the Dracula exercise. From the begging of the exercise, we all knew what our goal was. We were all in the same page. The group understood what the task was and we went and discussed what we thought were our goals. Each member in the group had a chance to make a claim and defend their point of view. No one got angry with anybody and the discussions were civilized. No one got yelled at or made fun of for stating their point. Everybody had an idea on how to kill Dracula and the discussions sometimes ended just being funny. When we couldn’t agree on certain items on the table, we all went around and made a general consensus of what could be the best possible solution. As with any group discussions, not all sides agreed with the order that we decided for the table. As an observer and participant in this group, I did notice that there is always someone that tries or...
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...John Doe Week 1 Homework - SP2750 Chapter 1 1. Group - a number of individuals who join together to achieve a goal, several individuals who are interdependent in some way, a number of individuals who are interacting with one another, a social unit consisting of two or more persons who perceive as belonging to a group, a collection of individuals whose interactions are structured roles and norms, a collection of individuals who influence each other, and a collection of individuals who are trying to satisfy some personal need through their joint association. 2. Group dynamics - the scientific study of the nature of groups, behavior in groups, group development, and the interrelations between groups and individuals, other groups, and larger entities. 3. Group effectiveness - the ability of a group to accomplish its goals effectively. 4. Interdependence - the idea that in a group an event that affects one of them affects them all. 5. Role - expectation of the appropriate behavior of an occupant of a position toward other related positions. 6. Norm - common belief regarding group members’ appropriate behavior, attitudes, and perceptions; rules, implicit or explicit, that regulate the behavior of group members. 7. Status - the degree to which an individual’s contribution is crucial to the success and prestige of the group, how much power and control over outcomes that individual has, and the extent to which the person embodies some idealized or admired characteristic...
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...SP2750 – Final Exam Review 1.A group is defined as a collection of individuals _______. a. Whose interactions are not structured by rules & norms b. Who are not capable of influencing each other c. Who are trying to satisfy some personal need through joint association d. With different goals or values | 2.To be effective, group members do NOT need to ________. a. Commit to mutual goals b. Ensure accurate communication among members c. Belong to more than one group d. Participate in spirited dialog | 3.Ethnocentrism _______. a. Moderates cultural conditioning b. Regards one’s own ethnic group, nation, religion, culture, or gender as being more correct than others c. Believes that most other people share their stereotypes about ethnicity d. Is a prejudice directed at people because of their race or ethnic membership | 4.Which statement is true about the theory of the field of group dynamics? a. Developed in North American in the 20th century b. Focuses on advancing knowledge about the nature of group life c. Studies the behavior in groups. d. All of the above e. None of the above | 5.Which are characteristics of an effective group? a. Leadership & participation that are distributed to only a few members b. Accurate & complete communication c. A commitment to goals that reflect members’ interdependence d. Fair & complete review of all alternative positions | 6.Which is not an element of trust? a. Openness b. Acceptance...
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...SP2750 Group Theory | Power and Influence Theory | Alisha Perkins | Alisha Perkins [Date] | 1. Which one of the following is not an important characteristic of an effective group? -Leadership and participation that are distributed to only a few members 2. The theory of group dynamics is -A North American development of the 20th century 3. To be effective, group members do not need to -belong to more than one group 4. A group may be defined as a collection of individuals -Who are trying to satisfy some person need through joint association? 5. Which one of the following is not a defining attribute of a group? -Unstructured Relationships 6. Social psychologists subscribing to the group orientation believe that -using individual members as the unit of analysis is appropriate as long as the group in question is homogeneous 7. Which one of the following is not an accepted element of trust? -Managing 8. Speaker credibility can refer to -a listener’s perception of a sender’s truthfulness 9. Ethnocentrism - Allows individuals to see their ethnic group, nation, religion, or culture is superior to others 10. Members of a high-performing group - Usually outperform expectations 11. While considering the five stages of groups, which one of the following stages creates the greatest opportunity for conflict? -The storming stage 12. Which one of the following groups is used for teaching specific content? -Formal cooperative learning group 13. When two groups...
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