CMST 2064 : MT Study Guide 1
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Group systems: knowledge, and creativity are examples of input. Uncertain: storming= members compete for status and openly disagree. Conflict: norming= members resolve status conflicts and establish norms. Cooperation: performing= members assume appropriate roles and work productively. Cohesiveness: adjourning= members disengage and relinquish responsibilities. Exiting: what is the difference between explicit and implicit norms, explicit= clearly stated rules that have consequences for breaking, implicit= implied, but not clearly stated. Group goals: explain mutuality of concern, degree to which group members have the same level of commitment. Everyone is working to the same goal: what is goal theory, most effective groups allow for member growth and can be used to evaluate performance. Members must be ready, willing, and able to perform the tasks necessary to achieve the goal: sense of progress= feeling that the groups is accomplishing something. Effective role performance in groups: understand the difference in the three types of needs identified in the fundamental.
