Chapter 4 - Group circumstances and structure. Chapter 4 includes a more in-depth treatment of three of these: physical environment, group size and structure, and group type. Some examples discussed in this chapter are primary groups, casual and social groups, work groups, educational groups, problem-solving groups, and computer-assisted groups. | Group Circumstances and Structure Group Circumstances and Structure Glossary Case Study Physical Environment Group Size and Structure Type of Groups The Systems Approach Glossary Casual and Social Groups—include neighborhood groups, fraternities, and even classmates. The impact of these relationships on behavior is often quite profound. Communication Networks—the five patterns of communicating between group members. Education Groups—groups that interact for the sole purpose of study or instruction. Primary Groups—groups that usually include one’s family and closest friends. Problem-Solving Groups—groups that form in order to solve one or more problems. Glossary Seating Patterns—often affect the type and volume of interaction in a group. Territoriality—the word was coined by Edward Hall and is defined as “the tendency for humans and other animals to lay claim to and defend a particular area or territory.” Work Groups—the formations of people on the job. Case Study Chempure Pharmaceutical Company (A) 1. What are your impressions of the processes used to develop new medicines? 2. What do you think of the testing of chemicals on animals? 3. Are there any ways you could suggest to improve the use of teams in the drug development process? Case Study Chempure Pharmaceutical Company (B) 1. How would you resolve the problem now facing the physician leading the project? 2. What future problems do you anticipate? How would you address them? 3. What practical lessons from this case apply to your life? Case Study Chempure Pharmaceutical Company (C) 1. What do you think about how conflicts at Chempure are resolved? 2. What, if anything, would you recommend that Chempure do differently? 3. What other implications or lessons does this case present that apply to your life? 4. How does this case illustrate the Tubbs Model of Small Group Interaction? Physical Environment An environment that is conducive to more communication, such as the less traditional “open office,” is often more | Group Circumstances and Structure Group Circumstances and Structure Glossary Case Study Physical Environment Group Size and Structure Type of Groups The Systems Approach Glossary Casual and Social Groups—include neighborhood groups, fraternities, and even classmates. The impact of these relationships on behavior is often quite profound. Communication Networks—the five patterns of communicating between group members. Education Groups—groups that interact for the sole purpose of study or instruction. Primary Groups—groups that usually include one’s family and closest friends. Problem-Solving Groups—groups that form in order to solve one or more problems. Glossary Seating Patterns—often affect the type and volume of interaction in a group. Territoriality—the word was coined by Edward Hall and is defined as “the tendency for humans and other animals to lay claim to and defend a particular area or territory.” Work Groups—the formations of people on the job. Case Study Chempure .
