Analyze the various roles members assume in groups and the importance of these roles

Objectives:After completing this module, students should be able to:Analyze the various roles members assume in groups and the importance of these rolesEvaluate the meaning of group norms and how they are formed and sustainedAssess factors that contribute to or inhibit group cohesivenessAssess the impact of conformity and groupthink to group performance and group decision makingIdentify five stages of group developmentApply various approaches for building team performanceAssess organizational barriers to effective team buildingSummary:Groups remain the context for most of our social and work activities. The powerful impact that groups have on people and the powerful influence that people have on groups merit an in-depth analysis of the phenomenon of groups and teams. In this module, we defined what is meant by a group, why people join a group, and interactions that occur between members during their association. We explored group dynamics, a complex subject that attempts to provide us with some understanding of how individuals interact with one another and how those interactions become visible in our resulting behavior. This module also detailed the composition, structure, formation, and decision-making process of groups. Finally, we concluded with a focus on teams and various team-building techniques available to managers.Discussion Question:Please respond to ONE of the following prompts. Explain how group cohesiveness is developed and sustained. Use examples from work or your community to illustrate how this was or was not achieved.ORExplain the concept of groupthink as it relates to the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of a group’s decision making. Describe an example in which you observed groupthink and how it impacted the group’s functioning.