Chapter 18

Question 1

What is a group?

Answer 1

A group is a collection of people or things that are gathered together based on a common characteristic or purpose.

Question 2

What is the criteria of a group?

Answer 2

Small group - 3 + 10 plus or less. Interact over time common goal. ( Large - Fomally Def. method to make sure everyone is hear - Group leaders, Moderators, Formal - “Robert’s rules of order”

Question 3

What is the purpose of a group?

Answer 3

Common goal - “Group Goal” - Individual goal but if it goes well nobody’s individual goal will go above the group goal.

Question 4

What are the Positive aspects of being in a group?

Answer 4

Lot more ideas
Shared workload
Fewer mistakes
Socialization
Power in numbers - can makes changes and be more visible
Motivation from others
“Teamwork” Satisfaction

Question 5

What are the negative aspects of being in a group?

Answer 5

Uneven workload
Shared Accolades
Difficulty agreeing

Question 6

What is groupthink?

Answer 6

Groupthink is the way of deliberating that group members use when their desire for unanimity overrides their motivation to assess all available plans of action.

Question 7

What are the steps of group problem solving?

Answer 7

1. Solve a problem - Identifying and understanding the issue or challenge.
2. Planning - Developing a strategy or course of action to tackle the problem.
3. Administering - Implementing the plan by assigning tasks, coordinating activities etc.