stages of group development

Question 1

stages of group development

Answer 1

Turckman and Jensen 5 stages of Group Development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

1. forming: members acquainted and attempt to establish ground rules
2. storming: conflict as group members resist the control of the group leaders.
3. norming: group accepts the group, rules and roles, better relationships, work together to achieve group goals.
4. performing: members accepted each other’s strengths, weaknesses and are clear about heir roles and focused on getting the job done.
5. adjourning: group disbands because the group’s goals have been met or members have left.

Question 2

Communication Networks

Answer 2

Communication Networks

pattern of communication between group members or between positions or departments in an organization.

1. Centralized Networks: all communication must pass through a central person or position (wheel, chain, Y).
   
   1. better for simple tasks
   2. the central person is satisfied, but…
2. Decentralized Networks: informtion flows more freely between members w/o going through a central person (the circle, all-channel).
   
   1. better for complex tasks because they provide greater flexibility and exchange of ideas.
   2. …greater satisfaction of all participants is higher with decentralized networks.