Group Dynamics_Group7.pptx

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Group No 7

Amit Anand Tiwari FPM14010

Dinkar Kumar Vidyarthy PGP29152

Karri B T K Sravani PGP29162Kumar Shaurya PGP29142

Muthukkumaran K PGP29172

Prachi Lal PGP29122

Pooja Jha PGP29132

Group Dynamics


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Group Dynamics

Definition:

System of behavior and psychological process within a social groupor between groups

Dependence:Dynamics of a group depend on how one defines the boundaries

of the group

Scope:

Study of group dynamics is useful in

Understanding decision making behaviorThin Slice Technique

Following the emergence and popularity of new ideas and technologies


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Evolution of Group dynamics

The greatest benefits are to those who avail the unique opportunities that

group living provides, while avoiding the unique dangers associated with

groups.

Example : Fitness of ancestral human beings by sharing valued resources

and avoiding a risk of non reciprocation. Natural selection helped to

bridge this gap

Laughter Music Dance GroupsIndividual

These are the manifestation of

psychological processes


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Group Formation (Starting)

Social cohesion group : Based on psychological bond

and Interpersonal attraction

Social Identity Group: Based on social category

(doctors, cricketers, smokers)

Emergent Groups: Spontaneous formation( Born outof earthquake, flood)


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Factors to be considered

MembershipWhat are the structural features that influence the decision

of a given individual to join a particular group?

Growth

What are the structural features that influence whether agiven group will growsignificantly(i.e. gain a large net number ofnew members) over time?

Change

A given group generally exists for one or more purposes atany point in time; in our datasets, for example, groups arefocused on particular topics of interest. How do such focichange over time, and how are these changes correlated withchanges in the underlying set of group members?


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Concepts involved

Group dynamics can be conceptualized as falling into

the following interrelated categories:

Participation

Communication

Collaboration

Influence

Trust

Cohesion Empowerment

Satisfaction


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Group Dynamics in Educational Leadership

Cohort and Non-Cohort Groups

Factors Details Cohorts Vs Noncohorts

Participation Suggest ideas, add information and

contribute to discussion

Good listener

Support ideas of others and group works

together Friendliness of group members

More participation in

non-cohorts

Communication Willing to speak and express opinions

Members feel comfortable expressing

points of view

Am listened to and listen to others

Little difference

Collaboration Members work together and solve

problems

Each member contributes and has a voice

Satisfied with and committed to decisions

made by class members

Positive for cohort

groups


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Factors Details Cohorts Vs

Non cohorts

Influence Certain members talk more and opinions are

weighted more

Certain members have more influence over topics

discussed and over the decision-making process

Opinions of others are listened to

Pressured to go along with decisions of cohort

Little

difference

Trust

Trust and openness exists among class members Trust and openness has increased and continues

Higher incohort

Cohesiveness Feelings of belonging

Sense of ownership over what cohort does

Desire to remain in group

Higher in

cohort

Empowerment Influence on group goals and decisions

Attainment of group goals

Influence on instructor, content, and program

Higher in

cohort

Satisfaction Satisfied with personal growth and with program Higher in

cohort


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Conclusion- Cohort Vs Non-Cohort

Significant differences were identified in trust,

cohesiveness, and satisfaction.

Little effect on cohort structures in the areas ofparticipation, communication, influence,

empowerment, and collaboration.

Cohorts have emerged as dynamic and adaptive

entities with attendant group dynamic processes thatshape collective learning and action.


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Decision MakingThin Slicing

Technique

Short films can be used as a pedagogy to recognize groupbehavior

In the thin-slicing technique quick decisions are made in ashort time window(genesis)

Decisions depends on speaking time, turn taking, emotionsand mimicking

Outcome of narrow window studymarginally differentfrom long periods of study

Thinkingconscious behavior Vs Thin slicingUnconscious behavior


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Virtual Group Dynamics

Groups on internet , social networking sites

Similar to real world groups

Same interest, same goals Critical differences

Anonymity and text based

Can participate any time , any place

Anonymity increases conformity to group norms


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References and Bibliography

Beyond 12 Angry Men: Thin-Slicing Film to

Illustrate Group Dynamics

Mary J. Waller, Golchehreh Sohrab and Bernard W. Ma

A Study of Group Dynamics in Educational

Leadership Cohort and Non-Cohort Groups

Bobbie J. Greenlee and Zorka Karanxha

Virtual Group DynamicsKatelyn Y. A. McKenna and Amie S. Green


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