Group dynamics : the nature of groups as well as dynamics of informal groups and dysfunctions / Uwe Bussmann, Silvia Schweighofer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bussmann, Uwe, author.

Schweighofer, Silvia, author.

Series:

Compact.

Compact

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Group psychoanalysis--Germany.

Group psychoanalysis.

Small groups--Germany.

Small groups.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (51 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hamburg, Germany : Anchor Academic Publishing, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

'Group Dynamics' is a very complex topic. There are various definitions for groups, namely scientific ones and non-scientific ones. This assignment specializes in the scientific definitions. A lot of scientists concern themselves with the formation, the types, and the complexity of groups. However, the views of the scientists differ according to this topic. This assignment investigates the nature of groups as well as the specific form of informal groups. Informal groups have nearly the same nature as formal groups. The differences are demonstrated in the second part of the book. A

Contents:

Group Dynamics; Executive Summary; Table of contents; List of Abbreviations; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 Problem Definition; 2 Objectives; 3 Methodology; 4 What is a Group about?; 4.1. A Global Definition; 4.2. Social groups; 4.3. Other social gatherings; 5 Formation of Groups; 5.1. Group Formation - The Bernstein and Lowy Model; 5.2. Group Formation According to the Phase Model of B. Tuckman; 5.3. Roles of Group Members; 6 Types of Groups; 6.1. The Size of a Group; 6.2. Group Characterization According to Tasks; 6.3. Group Classification as per the Riemann-Thomann-Cross

7 Group Effectiveness7.1. Group Effectivenness - A Measurable Parameter?; 7.2. The Size of the Group as Rating Basis for Group Effectiveness; 7.3. Synergistic Effects in Groups; 8 Implications from Research; 9 Informal Groups - Definition; 10 Aims of Informal Groups; 11 Development of Informal Groups; 11.1. Forming (Orientation) or ""All for one, One for All""; 11.2. Storming (Conflict); 11.3. Norming (Structure); 11.4. Performing (Work); 11.5. Adjourning (Dissolution); 12 Leadership in Informal Groups; 12.1. What is Leadership?; 12.2. Specific characteristics of Leaders in Informal Groups

12.3. Personal Qualities of Leaders in Groups13 Cohesion in Informal Groups; 14 Results; 15 Conclusion; 16 Bibliography

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 14, 2014).

ISBN:

3-95489-619-2

OCLC:

871859581