Group Phases Paper (KATHERINE BECKS)

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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