Groupinteraction

Cognitive andemotional

processing

Groupdecisions

and records

Subjectivemember

assessments

Tasks and/orpurpose

Groupstructure

Member goals,beliefs, and

characteristics

Localcontext

Socialsystem

Embedded System Framework

Narrative processing

Majoritarianism, argument

distribution, momentum

Jury verdict or finding

Subjective

Assessments of jury service

Trial evidence,jury instruction

Jury size anddecision rule

Juror beliefs, values, and experiences

Courthouse andpresiding judge

Constitution

Social norms

Media system

Civic attitudes/behaviors

Embedded System FrameworkCh. 3 - Juries

Discussion functions and sequencing

Valence and content of

arguments used

Content and quality ofdecision(s)

and/or report

Nature of issueor problem

Group size

Time available

Attitude type and distribution

Argument systems

Embedded System FrameworkCh. 3 - Group decision making

Formal codesand bylaws

Procedural expertiseand traditions

Resources availablefor training/support

Designated grouplongevity and mission

Faithfulness ofprocedural

appropriation

Discussionfunctions andsequencing

Degree andintensity of conflict

Considerationof others’ views

Quality andrepresentativenessof group decision

Duration ofdiscussion

Confidence in(and commitment to)decision and group

Task complexityand importance

Group structure:comm. network,

arrangement,discussion

procedures, anddecision rule

Groupdevelopment

Proceduralknowledge,

expectations,and preferencesProcedural legal

requirements

Norms for arrangingphysical space and

comm. networks

Strong reciprocity

Political culture(democratic norms,power relationships)

Embedded System FrameworkCh. 4 - Group procedures

Integration ofphysical resources

Ideageneration

Informationseeking and

exchange

Attention togroup structure

and process

Originalityand quality of

decisions and/orrecommendations

Effectiveness ofcoordinated action

Satisfaction withprocess and

outcomes

Equality anddynamism of

group structure

Maturity andcohesion of group

Group size andresources

Distribution ofexpertise andexternal ties

Members’ statusconsciousness

and openness todiversity, change,

and new ideas

Emphasis oninnovation and

diversity

Strength of linkbetween statusand expertise

Resourcesdevoted to training

Economic pressureto innovate

Changing workforcedemographics

Social stratification

Anti-discrimination laws

Cultural orientations(individualist/collectivist,hierarchical/egalitarian)

Embedded System Framework: Ch. 5 - Group size, diversity, creativity, information sharing, and related factors

Leadership(facilitation,

role clarification,coordination)

Mutualperformancemonitoring

Backupbehavior

Environmentalmonitoring and

adaptation

Clearcommunication

Teameffectiveness

Task complexityand task type

(coordination vs.cooperative)

Leader roleestablished

Structuralflexibility

Shared mental models

Team orientationand mutual trust

Commitmentto team model

Trainingand support

Authoritystructure

Stress/pressureapplied to learn

Athletic archetypeof teamwork

Collectivistcultural norms

Embedded System FrameworkCh. 6 - Teamwork

Distribution ofspeaking

opportunities/interruptions

Distributionof attention,influence,

and respect

Productivity

Distribution ofrewards/

resources

Satisfaction,comfort, andresentment

Role structure(behavioral

requirements/restrictions)

Status system

Behavioralexpectations

Institutionalizedrole system

Statusallocation

Level of socialstratification

Conventionalrole norms and

distributions

Diffuse statuscharacteristicstereotypes

Embedded System FrameworkCh. 6 - Role and status distribution

Relationalcommunication

and conflict

Groupcohesion

Nature of thetask and/ortask-related

conflict

Distribution offelt and wantedrelational needs

and conflictorientations

Individualist/collectivist norms

Culturally salientrelational tensions

Embedded System FrameworkCh. 7 - Group cohesion formation

Socialization toconform with/adaptprototypical norms

Distribution andmanagement of

deviance (rejection,norm adjustment)

Symbolic conflictand convergence

Dialogue andstorytelling

Group cohesion

Subjectiveassessment of

group’s qualities

Increase/reduction ininter-group stereotypes

and prejudices

Exclusion/departurefrom the group

Task requires intra-and/or inter-group

cooperation vs.competition

Equality of memberstatus relationships

Nature and strengthof group norms

Salience of differentsocial identities (and

primary group identity)

Confidence in one’sindependent judgment

Participants’ diverseidentities and allegiances

(including to other groups)

Inter-group conflictswith other local groups

Organizationalsocialization practices

Institutional supportfor inter-group contact

Pool of social identities,group archetypes, and

salient symbols ordramatic narratives

Individualist/collectivistcultural orientations

Embedded System Framework: Ch. 8 - Normative, symbolic, and identity conflict and convergence

Non-directive/interpretive

group leadership

Self-disclosureand emotional

processing

Dramatic role playingand self-expression

Direct confrontationof emotional conflict

Group/socialskill

Knowledge/understanding of

topics (health, etc.)

Awareness ofown and group’snon-conscious

behavior

Self-esteem/confidence

Cooperative vs.competitive group task

Degree of ambiguity ingroup structure (roles,

procedural norms)

Group cohesion/mutual trust

Participants’ willingnessto express emotion

and engage in conflict

Participants’ personalemotional/psychological

histories and health

Support for groupleadership training

Collaborative, competitive,

or individualisticwork/reward system

Cultural emphasis onpersonal development

General recognitionof non-conscious

processes

Embedded System FrameworkCh. 9 - Group-based personal growth and learning

Embedded Systems Theory summary

Rigor of discussion

Completeness of information exchange

Positive/negativesocial relations

Procedural monitoring/talk

Symbolic expression/Narrative processing

Treatment ofdeviance

Quality of groupdecisions/

performance

Assessment offairness/quality

of group process

Attitudes towarddifferent social

groups

Nature of group task(esp. coop./competitive)

Decision rule anddiscussion procedures

Role/power relationships

Leadership style/ability

Group maturity/flexibility

Group cohesion, trust, and commitment

Distribution of memberbeliefs, attitudes,

information

Member social identitiesand ties to other groups

Member mental health (self-confidence, anxiety)

Institutional support/ training for groups

Competitiveness andequity of power/status relations and rewards

Policies towarddiversity/innovation

Socio-economic divisions/stratification

Cultural orientations(individualist/collectivist,hierarchical/egalitarian)

Pool of group archetypes,roles, social identities,

and cultural myths

Legal/constitutionalprocedural requirements