COMM 151 Chapter Notes -Mental Models, Shared Belief, Group Cohesiveness
7 Apr 2013
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Group: two or more people interacting independently to achieve a common goal. Formal work groups: groups formally established to facilitate the achievement of organizational goals: task force: temporary group to solve a particular problem, committee: permanent group to handle assignments outside normal scope of work. Informal groups: naturally emerging groups in an organization (common interests) Storming: conflicts arise as group is sorting out roles. Norming: social consensus, compromise, storming issues are resolved. Performing: achievement creativity, mutual assistance go towards goal accomplishment. Punctuated equilibrium model: group development model that describes how groups with deadlines are affected by their first meetings and crucial midpoint transitions. Phase 1: gathering information and making agendas. Midpoint transition: occurs halfway to deadline, transitional change in group"s approach. Phase 2: discussions and approaches at midpoint determine success of phase 2: manage problems, pay attention to info from phase 1, reset deadline changes. People generally happier in smaller groups, more connection and involvement, accomplishment.
