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    The document provides an introduction to group dynamics and defines key concepts. It discusses that a group consists of two or more individuals connected by social relationships. Groups can be small like dyads or large collectives. They connect members through social and interpersonal bonds. Primary groups involve intimate, face-to-face interactions like families, while secondary groups focus on goals/tasks like work groups. Reference groups are used for self-evaluation. Teams are a type of group that works intensely together to achieve a common objective. The stages of team development include forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

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    The document provides an introduction to group dynamics and defines key concepts. It discusses that a group consists of two or more individuals connected by social relationships. Groups can be small like dyads or large collectives. They connect members through social and interpersonal bonds. Primary groups involve intimate, face-to-face interactions like families, while secondary groups focus on goals/tasks like work groups. Reference groups are used for self-evaluation. Teams are a type of group that works intensely together to achieve a common objective. The stages of team development include forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

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    Introduction to

    Group Dynamics

    What is a Group?
    Definition of a group:
    Two or more
    individuals who are
    connected to one
    another by social
    relationships.

    Two or more individuals


    who are connected to one
    another by social relationships.

    Size: dyads and triads to large


    collectives.

    who are
    connected to one
    another by social

    Two or more individuals

    relationships.

    Connected: members are


    linked, networked

    Two or more individuals who


    are connected to one another
    by social relationships.
    Social, interpersonal connection: not
    categorical only

    The Nature of Groups


    Group
    Is often used for almost any occasion
    when two or more people come together.
    In sociology, however, we use several
    terms for various collections of people,
    not all of which are considered groups.

    Social group
    Consists of a number of people who have
    a common identity, some feeling of unity,
    and certain common goals and shared
    norms

    Why do you feel social groups are


    important?

    Functions of Groups
    To function properly, all groupsboth primary
    and secondarymust
    Defining Boundaries
    Choosing Leaders
    Making Decisions
    Setting Goals
    Assigning Tasks
    Controlling Members Behavior
    Reference Groups

    Team
    Team
    A group whose members work intensely with
    each other to achieve a specific, common goal or
    objective.
    All teams are groups but not all groups are
    teams.
    Teams often are difficult to form.
    It takes time for members to learn how to work
    together.

    15-10

    Types of Groups

    Dyad
    Triad
    Primary group
    Secondary group

    Reference group
    In-group
    Out-group

    Dyads and Triads


    Dyad
    Group consisting of two people
    Triad
    Group consisting of three people.
    .

    Primary Groups
    Groups consisting of intimate, face-to-face
    interaction and relatively long-lasting
    relationships.
    Examples:
    Families, close friends, peer groups, gangs,
    elite military squads

    Secondary group
    Secondary groups are people who share only
    part of their lives while focusing on a goal or
    task.
    Secondary relationships are impersonal
    interactions involving limited parts of
    personalities.
    Examples:
    work groups, unions and professional
    associations

    Reference groups
    Reference groups are a group use for selfevaluation and the formation of
    attitudes, values, beliefs, and norms.
    A reference group is a group to which we
    compare ourselves.

    Reference groups
    For example, if a man buys a more
    expensive car than he normally would
    because his neighbors drive that particular
    model, his buying behavior is seen to be
    influenced by his reference group.

    In-groups
    In-groups are exclusive groups
    demanding intense loyalty.

    Out-groups
    Out-groups are groups targets by an ingroup for opposition, antagonism or
    competition.

    Social networks
    Social networks are a web of social
    relationships that join a person to other
    people and groups.

    Five Types of Social


    Interaction
    Robert Nisbet (1988) describes 5 types
    of social interaction basic to group life:
    1.Cooperation
    2.Conflict
    3.Social Exchange
    4.Coercion
    5.Conformity

    Cooperation is interaction in which


    individuals or groups combine their
    efforts to reach a goal.

    Conflict is interaction aimed at defeating


    an opponent.
    Social exchange is a voluntary action
    performed in the exception of getting a
    reward in return.

    Coercion: is an interaction in which


    individuals or groups are forced to
    behave in a particular way.
    Conformity: is the behavior that matches
    group expectations.

    What is a Team?
    The word 'team' derives from the use of oxen or
    bullocks shackled together to create a focused,
    shared force for transporting heavy materials.

    You are here as part of a team


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    Team
    A small number of people with complementary
    skills who are committed to a common purpose, set
    of performance goals, and approach for which
    they hold themselves
    mutually accountable.

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    Stages of Team
    Development
    Performing
    Norming

    Storming
    Forming

    Existing teams
    might regress
    back to an
    earlier stage of
    development

    Adjourning

    8-26

    Forming
    Team members are
    introduced and begin
    getting to know each
    other
    Goals and tasks are
    established
    Generally polite
    behavior among
    members
    Norms are not
    understood

    Storming
    Members are sizing each
    other up and may feel
    more comfortable and
    voice their views
    Members may compete for
    team roles
    May argue about goals or
    how they should be
    accomplished
    May choose sides against
    other members

    Norming
    Once issues are resolved,
    agreement occurs around
    team norms and
    expectations
    Trust and common
    interests are developing
    Roles and objectives are
    clarified and understood

    Performing
    Members make
    contributions and are
    motivated by results
    Leadership is shared
    according to members
    knowledge and skills
    Norms and culture are
    well understood
    Tasks get accomplished
    effectively and efficiently

    Group Development
    Process
    Stage 5: Adjourning
    Work is done
    Time to move on to other things

    Group Leadership

    Leaders exert influence over members


    In formal groups, leaders can reward or punish
    members who do not conform to orders or rules

    A formal group may have no formal leader


    Autonomous work groups
    Self-managed teams

    3 Cs of Team Players

    Every Team Member Can


    Help!

    Teamwork

    Create A Story

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