I. Précis of Film – brief summary of film (storyline)
12 jurors gather to determine the fate of a teenager on trial for murder in the first degree. A guilty verdict would result in the teen facing the death penalty. Sequestered in a room, the jurors find that they all vote guilty except for one juror, juror #8, who expects more deliberation over the case before delivering a guilty verdict. The other jurors put forth arguments supporting the conclusion that the boy is without a doubt guilty, but Juror #8 maintains his position with his own evidence. Eventually, juror #10 changes his vote to not guilty. No longer standing alone, the jurors continue scrutinizing the evidence provided and finding new evidence that shake the remaining voters’ resolve. …show more content…
A task role is focused on the assignment at hand. For instance, a task-focused individual will often be a contributor and an information giver. They propose new ideas and get the discussion started. Maintenance roles have to do with managing group relations. Maintenance-focused individuals won’t necessarily get the task done, but they contribute in other positive ways such as encouraging their fellow group members, and gatekeeping to balance participation equally. Not only do maintenance-focused individuals support their fellow group members and help them harmonize, they may help resolve conflict and relieve tension. Although maintenance roles on their own don’t bring the group closer to their goal, they can help task-focused individuals share their ideas. Individual roles are independent behaviors. Unlike task and maintenance roles, individual roles distance the group from the task at hand. For example, avoiders are individual-role focused people who don’t participate or contribute, leaving other group members to pick up the slack. On the other hand, dominators assert their authority over the group by taking over group discussions to satisfy their need for attention. (Benne &
12 jurors gather to determine the fate of a teenager on trial for murder in the first degree. A guilty verdict would result in the teen facing the death penalty. Sequestered in a room, the jurors find that they all vote guilty except for one juror, juror #8, who expects more deliberation over the case before delivering a guilty verdict. The other jurors put forth arguments supporting the conclusion that the boy is without a doubt guilty, but Juror #8 maintains his position with his own evidence. Eventually, juror #10 changes his vote to not guilty. No longer standing alone, the jurors continue scrutinizing the evidence provided and finding new evidence that shake the remaining voters’ resolve. …show more content…
A task role is focused on the assignment at hand. For instance, a task-focused individual will often be a contributor and an information giver. They propose new ideas and get the discussion started. Maintenance roles have to do with managing group relations. Maintenance-focused individuals won’t necessarily get the task done, but they contribute in other positive ways such as encouraging their fellow group members, and gatekeeping to balance participation equally. Not only do maintenance-focused individuals support their fellow group members and help them harmonize, they may help resolve conflict and relieve tension. Although maintenance roles on their own don’t bring the group closer to their goal, they can help task-focused individuals share their ideas. Individual roles are independent behaviors. Unlike task and maintenance roles, individual roles distance the group from the task at hand. For example, avoiders are individual-role focused people who don’t participate or contribute, leaving other group members to pick up the slack. On the other hand, dominators assert their authority over the group by taking over group discussions to satisfy their need for attention. (Benne &