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Social Exchange Theory
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Rewards (pleasurable outcomes) - Costs (anxeity, mental effort) = Profits of Losses
As long as rewards outwiegh the costs the group will have higher group membership |
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Symbolic Convergence Theory
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Communication shapes group's identity & culture, which influences other dynamics
Members in a group exchange fantasies in order to from a cohesive group Fantasies are stories or jokes Helps develop cohesiveness |
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Structuration Theory
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Framework of how people structure their groups by making active use of rules and resources
Rules: Structure our behavior Group members interact according to particular rules Problem: focuses on individual's behaviors rather than group dynamics |
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Functional Theory
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Communication in group function to promote sound reasoning, prevent errors and build productive relationships
Helps conceptualize connections among behaviors and outcomes Aids in decision making & conflict managment Indetifies behaviors that help attain goal |
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Systems Theory
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System is a set of relationships among interdependent, interacting components and forces
Small part of a huge system can generate a ripple effect Ripple effect can be negative or positive |
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Synergy
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Syn = together + ergon = work
Occurs when group performance from joint effort exeeds expectations based on perceived abilities and skills of individual members. |
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Open Systems properties
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Open to environment
Group does not operate in isolation Continually affected by interactions with its environment |
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System Variables: Input
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components from which small group uses to work (members, info, tools experience)
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System Variables: Throughput
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how a group transforms inputs to reach goals
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Systems Variables: Output
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results, tangible work accomplished, solutions, product, personal growth
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Systems Variables: Output
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results, tangible work accomplished, solutions, product, personal growth
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Systems Variables Class Example
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Cookies. the bowl introduced can be many different things, but when other ingredients are introduced, they come together to make a final product (cookies)
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