Culture Influences Group Climates

Considering that there are several consequences that may interrupt a group’s climate, this week the group discovered how the variables of culture may influences group climates. Alana, Latasha, and Deborah agreed that culture diversity within a group environment may limit the communication between group participants. In the event of Alana participating in virtual group environments she discovered how individuals of different cultures presented different forms of communication. Although, physical contact was not presented, Alana, realized how a group participant’s communication by the means of writing could be challenging, fun, and or interesting. Meanwhile, Latasha expresses how an individual’s belief is associated with their development, and this affect how members in society or groups communicate, since individuals are familiar with doing “things” their way. …show more content…
What previously existing group norms can you infer from this story? How were the norms violated? What were the consequences? The norms were violated when George and Margaret withheld information, changed the pattern of their behavior. They changed their attire, acceptance to an offer of wine, and they were punctual when they are usually late. These changes within a relationship’s “norms” can cause individual’s to become defensive, or suspicious. In the event of considering how George and Margaret controlled the conversation, and wasn’t honest with their friends from the beginning of the situation. The shift demonstrated by George and Margaret began to cause frustration within the climate or environment. Situation similar to this case study may destroy a relationship, cease productivity, and make the participants of a group uncomfortable.
2. Which of Gibb’s “defensive communication” behaviors can you identify? Do you see any evidence that anyone tried to use supportive communication? Evaluation, is demonstrated by Nancy’s husband. There isn’t any evidence of anyone trying to use supportive