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DEOMI EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
define group? - correct answer- persons interacting with one another in such a manner that each person influences and is influenced by each other
what is a small group? - correct answer- a group small enough that each member is aware of and able to recall each other's group member
groups fall into what two types? - correct answer- formal and informal
what is a formal group? - correct answer- someone has identified a task that needs to be done, which requires some kind of organizational system, made up of various roles, for which individuals are recruited
irt a formal group what is the one thing that matters? - correct answer- the task is what matters; everything else may change
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how does an informal group function? - correct answer- a group of individuals meet; they form a group and informally allocate roles among themselves depending on individual preferences, the collection of roles make a system possible and they may undertake a task together
what are the three principles of bruce tuckman's development theory? - correct answer- a) sequential b) development c) thematic
what are the two dimensions within the thematic principle? - correct answer- task dimension-content relationship dimension-maintenance
what are the five stages of bruce tuckman's group development model? - correct answer- 1) forming 2) storming 3) norming 4) performing 5) adjourning
what are some characteristics of the forming stage? - correct answer- initially polite and superficial; each person seeks out similarities or common needs; each individual tests the amount
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