Small group
a collection of 3-12 people who assemble for a specific purpose
Dyad
a group of 2 people
Problem solving
a small group that is formed to fix a particular problem is called _________ small group
Leadership
the ability to influence group members so as to help achieve the goals in the group
Implied leader
a group member to whom other members defer because of her or his rank, expertise or other quality
Emergent leader
a group member who arises as a leader during the group's deliberations
Designated leader
a person who is selected or appointed as a leader when the group is formed
procedural needs
routine "housekeeping" actions necessary for the efficient conduct of business in a small group
Procedural (needs)
-deciding when and where the group will meet
-setting the agenda of each meeting
-taking notes during the meeting-
-preparing and distributing written handouts
WHAT KIND OF NEEDS ARE THESE?
Task needs
substantive actions necessary to help a small group complete its assigned task
Task (needs)
-analyzing the issues facing the group
-distributing the workload among members
WHAT KIND OF NEEDS ARE THESE?
Maintenance needs
communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group
maintenance (needs)
-how well members get along with one another
-whether members feel satisfied with the group's accomplishments or their roles in the group
WHAT KIND OF NEEDS ARE THESE?
Hidden agenda
a set of unstated individual goals that may conflict with the goals of the group as a whole
the reflective-thinking method
a 5 step method for directing discussion in a problem-solving small group
John Dewey
Who is the philosopher that invented the reflecting-thinking method 5 steps?
reflective-thinking method
-Define the problem
-Analyze the problem
-Establish criteria for solutions
-Generate potential solutions
-Select the best Solution
THESE ARE THE STEPS OF?
criteria
A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
consensus
a group decision that is acceptable to all members of the group
oral report
a speech presenting the findings, conclusions, or decisions of a small group
symposium
a public presentation in which several people present prepared speeches on different aspects of the same topic
Panel discussion
a structured conversation on a given topic among several people in front of an audience
blocker, avoider, recognition seeker and distractor
4 type of counterproductive people in small groups:
Groupthink
The tendency to accept information and ideas without critical analysis. To just go along with it because a sense of loyalty.