Group Dialectics

Question 1

Individual Goals Group Goals

Answer 1

Members personal goals are balanced with the groups common goal

Question 2

Conflict Cohesion

Answer 2

the value of constructive conflict is balanced with the need for unity and cohesiveness

Question 3

Conforming Nonconforming

Answer 3

a commitment to group norms and standards is balanced with a willingness to differ and change.

Question 4

Task Dimensions Social Dimensions

Answer 4

the responsibility and motivation to complete tasks are balanced with promoting member relationships.

Question 5

Homogeneous Heterogeneous

Answer 5

member similarities are balanced with member differences in skills, roles, personal characteristics, and cultural perspectives.

Question 6

Leadership Followership

Answer 6

effective and ethical leadership is balanced with committed and responsible followership.

Question 7

Structure Spontaneity

Answer 7

the need for structured procedures is balanced with the need for innovative and creative thinking.

Question 8

Engaged Disengaged

Answer 8

Member energy and labor are balanced with the group’s need for rest and renewal.

Question 9

Open System Closed System

Answer 9

external support and recognition are balanced with internal group solidarity and rewards.