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| when a chain reaction spreads across the entire system |
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| when people work together for a common goal and produce better results than if they tried to do it by themselves |
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| when groups that are working together produce a worse result than if they had tried to do it individually based on their skills and abilities. ex.FEMA |
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| INPUT, OUTPUT, THROUGHPUT |
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INPUT-takes in information...
OUTPUT- end result, decisions made based on the info
THROUGHPUT- the process of transforming the input into output |
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| BOUNDARY CONTROL: OPEN/CLOSED SYSTEMS |
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-Openness refers to the degree of continuos interchange with the outside environment
- Closed do not allow any new information. ex. Cults |
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| INFLUENCE OF SIZE ON GROUP |
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| the best size for the group is the smallest size capable of performing the task effectively |
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| DYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM: 3 VARIABLES OF CHANGE |
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| is used when it regulates degree, rate and desirability of change |
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| DEALING WITH DIFFICULT GROUP MEMBERS |
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1) make the group climate cooperative
2)change your communication in relation to a difficult person's behavior
3) attempt to convert disruption into a constructive contribution
4) confront the difficult person directly
5)separate yourself from the difficult person if all else fails
**know at least 3 |
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| usually bigger problems in organizations than in smaller groups |
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