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One most likely will not do so well at building a team if one doesn’t understand groups. In fact, one essential focus of social psychology, sociology and cultural anthropology are groups. I remember a textbook on group dynamics that came in at over 500 pages. So there is much to know in this area.
For this assignment, you are to summarize two or three key concepts or principles that you wish to share from the book Chapter 4. Be sure to cite the page of the book, summarize the points that you think are important and then go into more depth and submit at least one quality resource from the Internet.
Below is a quick summary of sections in the chapter.
Describe a Group and Distinguish Among Organizational Groups---Functional, Cross-Functional, Project, Virtual, and Interest-Friendship.
Explain the Stages of Group Development.
Discuss the Importance of Roles, Norms, Status, Cohesiveness, and Group Size to Group Behavior.
Describe How Communication and Decision-Making Styles, Risk Taking, and Creativity Affect Group Decisions.
List Ways in Which Groups Try to Gain Power over Other Groups.
Identify Ways to Resolve Intergroup Conflict.
Identify Important Factors in Building Effective Teams.
Explain How to Conduct a Successful Job Hunt.
Length of Submission: 300 to 400 words
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