Individuals and Groups Flashcards
(12 cards)
What are the types of groups?
family and friendship groups sporting and leisure groups study and work groups religious groups cultural groups
What are the reasons for group formation?
- locality/ geography
- Gender
- Shared interest / common goal
- Security
- Sexuality
- Specific Need
- Social Interaction
- Religion
- Culture
What are the 4 leadership types
- Autocratic
- Democratic
- Transformational
- Laissez Faire
DEFINE:
Norms
standards or patterns of behaviour that are considered normal in a particular society
DEFINE:
Conformity
behaviour in accordance with norms
DEFINE:
Cohesiveness
and name the 3 characteristics
a bond that pulls people towards membership of a group. 3 characteristics: - interpersonal attraction - group pride - commitment to the work of the group
roles of different group members
- task orientated (to ensure tasks are achieved)
- socio emotional (to maintain/ build relationships)
- destructive (to influence the groups progress)
personal factors which impact the roles individuals adopt within the group
- self-esteem
- self-confidence
- sense of belonging
- education
- heredity
- previous experience
- culture
what are the 3 stages of conflict resolution
- negotiation
- agreement
- resolution
3 outcomes for conflict resolution
win-win, win-lose, lose-lose
some causes of conflict?
- incompatible goals
- individual differences / personalities
- limited resources
- ineffective communication
- varying values
- multiple role expectations
research methods
- case study
- interviews
- observations