Group Dynamics Week 2

Recap of Last Week Groups and teams Differences and similarities Inter-group working 2 types of communication –verbal non-verbal Our communication styles

Groups and teams

Differences and similarities

Inter-group working

2 types of communication –verbal non-verbal

Our communication styles

Recap Cont’d Why people join groups – interpersonal needs – Maslow’s theory What shapes group behavior?

Why people join groups – interpersonal needs – Maslow’s theory

What shapes group behavior?

Group Dynamics Agenda What shapes your behavior? Do you have a conflict style? Synchronous/asynchronous communication VC – Advantages/Disadvantages 4 levels of competence

What shapes your behavior?

Do you have a conflict style?

Synchronous/asynchronous communication

VC – Advantages/Disadvantages

4 levels of competence

4 levels of Competence What is your guess? Unconscious Incompetence Unconscious Competence Conscious Incompetence Conscious Competence

What is your guess?

Group Dynamics Agenda Continued Group Discussion Format – for weekly group meetings Choose your group – no less than 3, no more than 5 Let’s talk about the procedures

Group Discussion Format – for weekly group meetings

Choose your group – no less than 3, no more than 5

Let’s talk about the procedures

Group Dynamics Agenda What is THEORY? Group Theory? Group Theory: Helps in intelligent decision making Helps regulate behavior Can make group discussion more rewarding

What is THEORY? Group Theory?

Group Theory:

Helps in intelligent decision making

Helps regulate behavior

Can make group discussion more rewarding

Group Dynamics Agenda Group Theory: Can help participants understand working of the group Descriptive theories Method Theories

Group Theory:

Can help participants understand working of the group

Descriptive theories

Method Theories

Five Common Group Theories Social Exchange Symbolic Convergence Structuration Functional Systems

Social Exchange

Symbolic Convergence

Structuration

Functional

Systems

Social Exchange Theory Relationships are described: Rewards (pleasurable outcome) and Costs (effort, anxiety, etc.) Profits (rewards minus costs) and Losses (Costs exceed the rewards)

Relationships are described:

Rewards (pleasurable outcome) and Costs (effort, anxiety, etc.)

Profits (rewards minus costs) and Losses (Costs exceed the rewards)

Symbolic Convergence Theory Friendships take on an identity based on shared experiences Good because of mutual understanding Gives insight into group values

Friendships take on an identity based on shared experiences

Good because of mutual understanding

Gives insight into group values

Structuration Theory Framework - rules and resources for interacting in social systems Explains why and how groups develop rules and behavior patterns Can help identify group effectiveness/ineffectiveness

Framework - rules and resources for interacting in social systems

Explains why and how groups develop rules and behavior patterns

Can help identify group effectiveness/ineffectiveness

Functional Theory Effect of given behaviors on a group system Assist in identifying and enacting behaviors that help reach group goals Communication effects a group. It has a function.

Effect of given behaviors on a group system

Assist in identifying and enacting behaviors that help reach group goals

Communication effects a group. It has a function.

Systems Theory Subsystems Interdependence Synergy Entropy

Systems Theory Variables Input – can you name some? Process - Output -

Input – can you name some?

Process -

Output -

Team Discussion Why are theories important in the study of communication? In what way are theories applicable to communication in your life?

Why are theories important in the study of communication?

In what way are theories applicable to communication in your life?

Team Discussion Continued Which theories influenced you in former teams? Are your answers similar or different to those of your teammates? Why? Prepare a report-back for class

Which theories influenced you in former teams?

Are your answers similar or different to those of your teammates? Why?

Prepare a report-back for class

Technology ( impact on communication) Impacts on Social Exchange Theory? Symbolic Convergence Theory? Structuration Theory?

Impacts on Social Exchange Theory?

Symbolic Convergence Theory?

Structuration Theory?

Quiz #1 Your choice… team based or individually  Teams, 3 member limit 20 minutes Your name, please – at the top of p1

Your choice… team based or individually 

Teams, 3 member limit

20 minutes

Your name, please – at the top of p1

Assignments for Unit 3 Assignments/resources and readings are available online: http://groupsitt.blogspot.com/ Preparation - Wk 3 Group meetings

Assignments/resources and readings are available online:

http://groupsitt.blogspot.com/

Preparation - Wk 3 Group meetings