Group Dynamics Communication, cohesion, culture, and social integration are all a part of the group dynamic. Communication involves a selective perception, non-verbal messages, and feedback. A few methods of group interaction methods are maypole, round robin, hot seat, and free floating. Communication is an important factor, but it can be extremely difficult. Members communicate for the purpose of understanding, but communication patterns can change for many different reasons. Cohesion is necessary to task groups for affiliation, recognition, and security. It creates expectations and comparisons of the group compared to another. Positive and negative feelings are able to be addressed, and there is a willingness to listen to group members.
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Visible power is described as the formal rules, structures, authorities, institutions, and procedures of decision making. Hidden power is controlling who gets to the decision making and what gets put on the agenda. Tactics for hidden power include discrediting and excluding the concerns and representation of less powerful groups. Invisible power refers to the processes of socialization, culture, and ideology to perpetuate exclusion and inequality by defining what is normal, acceptable, and safe. As human beings we all use every dimension of power whether we realize it or not. During our group exercises, I unconsciously practiced all three of the dimensions of power. For example, I had visible power when I explained to my group what the teacher instructed us to when we were asked to create a poster. The group was confused so I made it clear what was asked of us. I used hidden power when I ignored a group member’s idea, and continued on with what I was doing while creating the poster. As we started creating our puppets for the second activity, I enforced invisible power when I told my group members that we were doing the task incorrectly. I showed them what I was doing and what the other groups were doing, and then explained to them that they should change their …show more content…
The types of power are position power, reward power, coercive power, personality power, expert power, and connection power. Position power is based on an individual’s job position. Reward power is based on one’s ability or perceived ability to give rewards. Coercive power is based on one’s ability to sanction or punish undesirable behaviors. Personality power is based on how well someone is liked. Expert power is based on having particular knowledge, information, or proficiency valued by others. Lastly, connection power is based on one’s ability to access resources to achieve a specific goal. In the class room setting I do not posses all of these types of power. Between myself, the instructor, and my fellow classmates all powers will be exhibited. Position power, reward power, and coercive power are all held by the instructor. The instructor had the power to reward us with class participation or give us a 20 page paper for not attending class or completing the class assignments. He also had power over the students simply because he is the professor. As an instructor he has the knowledge we wish to gain, and we abide by his rules and regulations in order to pass the class. Personally, in the class room setting I can hold personality power and expert power. I am well liked by my peers, and I am very knowledgeable on a lot of things. For example, during the puppet task I knew different topics that affect the social work
Visible power is described as the formal rules, structures, authorities, institutions, and procedures of decision making. Hidden power is controlling who gets to the decision making and what gets put on the agenda. Tactics for hidden power include discrediting and excluding the concerns and representation of less powerful groups. Invisible power refers to the processes of socialization, culture, and ideology to perpetuate exclusion and inequality by defining what is normal, acceptable, and safe. As human beings we all use every dimension of power whether we realize it or not. During our group exercises, I unconsciously practiced all three of the dimensions of power. For example, I had visible power when I explained to my group what the teacher instructed us to when we were asked to create a poster. The group was confused so I made it clear what was asked of us. I used hidden power when I ignored a group member’s idea, and continued on with what I was doing while creating the poster. As we started creating our puppets for the second activity, I enforced invisible power when I told my group members that we were doing the task incorrectly. I showed them what I was doing and what the other groups were doing, and then explained to them that they should change their …show more content…
The types of power are position power, reward power, coercive power, personality power, expert power, and connection power. Position power is based on an individual’s job position. Reward power is based on one’s ability or perceived ability to give rewards. Coercive power is based on one’s ability to sanction or punish undesirable behaviors. Personality power is based on how well someone is liked. Expert power is based on having particular knowledge, information, or proficiency valued by others. Lastly, connection power is based on one’s ability to access resources to achieve a specific goal. In the class room setting I do not posses all of these types of power. Between myself, the instructor, and my fellow classmates all powers will be exhibited. Position power, reward power, and coercive power are all held by the instructor. The instructor had the power to reward us with class participation or give us a 20 page paper for not attending class or completing the class assignments. He also had power over the students simply because he is the professor. As an instructor he has the knowledge we wish to gain, and we abide by his rules and regulations in order to pass the class. Personally, in the class room setting I can hold personality power and expert power. I am well liked by my peers, and I am very knowledgeable on a lot of things. For example, during the puppet task I knew different topics that affect the social work