COMM 2F50 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Anthony Giddens, Talcott Parsons, Toubou People
9 Mar 2017
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Structural-functionalism (talcott parsons: example of systems theory, each system must do or accomplish something. Basics of ft: application to communication, explain repetitive patters of behaviour, account for communication in social outcomes. Function: manifest: when the consequences of the cat is recognized by all involved. Requisite function: that which must be accomplished to ensure the effective functioning of th idea. Hirokawa and gouran applied functional theory to group decision making. Requisites: analyze problem, realistic look at the status quo, set criteria, set goals for a solution. Identify potential solution: evaluate solution, most important. 3 types of communication: promotive: anything said to call attention to frs, disruptive: interaction that detracts from the ability to identify the frs, counteractive: anything said to bring communication back from disruptive to promotive. Phase model: orientation: group is unfocused, needs more information, conflict: members disagree on solutions, coalescence: negotations, members save face, development: group focuses on implementing the solution. Integration: member reward each other for cohesive efforts.
