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9.1 Define Small Group and Team and the advantages a disadvantages of Small Groups
Small-Group
is (1) a collection of individuals who (2) are connected to one another by some common purpose, (3) are interdependent, (4) have some degree of organization among them, and (5) see themselves as a group.
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Collection of Individuals
Generally, a small group consists of approximately 3 to 12 people.
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Common Purpose
The members of a group consists to one another through some common purpose.
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Interdependences
In a small group, members are interdependent, meaning that the behavior of one member is significant to and has an impact on all other members.
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Organizing Rules
Members of small groups must be connected by some organizing rules, or structure.
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Self-Perception as a group
Members of small groups feel they are, in fact, members of a larger whole.
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Team
is a particular kind of small group.
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Specific Purpose
A team is often constructed for a specific purpose or task.
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Clearly Defined Roles
In a team, member`s roles are rather clearly defined
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Goal Directed
In a team all members are committed to achieving the same, clearly identified goal.
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Content Focused
Teams are generally content focused.
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