Group Phases Paper (KATHERINE BECKS)
Chapter 2
Groups as Systems
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Interconnectedness of Parts
Ripple effects
Synergy
Primary Elements of a Systems
2 Groups a Systems
Adaptability to Change
Openness and change
Boundary control
Primary Elements of a Systems
2 Groups a Systems
Influence of Size
Quantitative significance
Qualitative significance
Primary Elements of a Systems
2 Groups a Systems
Summary
Interconnectedness of Parts
Adaptability to Change
Influence of Size
Primary Elements of a Systems
2 Groups a Systems
Physical Barriers
Psychological Barriers
Linguistic Barriers
Rules
Roles
Networks
Methods of Boundary Control
2 Groups a Systems
Number in Group
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Interactions Possible
2
9
28
75
186
441
1056
Group Size
2 Groups a Systems
Triad
A to B
B to A
A to C
C to A
B to C
C to B
A to B and C
B to A and C
C to A and B
Group Size
2 Groups a Systems