Exam 3: The Small Group As a System

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Describe the characteristics of an IDEAL small group on the following five input components: member's beliefs about the purpose; number of members; time; meeting place.

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An IDEAL small group would have members who share a common belief about the purpose of the group, such as achieving a specific goal or completing a project. This shared belief would create a sense of unity and focus within the group.

The number of members in an IDEAL small group would be small enough to allow for meaningful interaction and collaboration, but large enough to bring diverse perspectives and skills to the table. A group of around 5-7 members would be ideal for fostering a sense of intimacy and inclusivity while still allowing for a range of ideas and contributions.

In terms of time, an IDEAL small group would have a set schedule for meetings and deadlines, allowing members to plan and prioritize their involvement in the group. Consistency and reliability in meeting times would help to maintain momentum and progress towards the group's purpose.

An IDEAL small group would have a designated meeting place that is conducive to productive and focused discussions. This could be a physical location, such as a meeting room or office space, or a virtual space, such as a video conferencing platform. The meeting place should be accessible and comfortable for all members, allowing for open communication and collaboration.

Overall, an IDEAL small group would be characterized by a shared purpose, a small but diverse membership, a structured approach to time management, and a conducive meeting place, all of which would contribute to the group's effectiveness and success.

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The three broad categories of system components are

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The energy, information, and raw material used by an open system that are transformed into output by throughput processes is called an input.

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An entity made up of components in interdependent relationship to each other, requiring constant adaptation among its parts to maintain organic wholeness and balance is called a ______________.

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Critics of systems theory complain of its focus on homeostasis.

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Changing just one characteristic of a group, such as by adding a new member, will result in many other changes.

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An ideal throughput component of group members is that they are dependable and Reliable

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Ideal input components include

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The status and power relationships in a group constitute which type of environmental component?

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The components of a group were classified into three major categories, inputs, throughputs and ______________.

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St. Stephen's monastery is a(n)

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Groups, as systems, exhibit interdependence-each ______________ affects each other.

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The strategy of ______________ is characterized by actions by the group to close itself off from the environment.

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The PBS pledge drive group is a(n)

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A group's rules, the procedures it follows, its leadership, and communication among members are

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An evaluation of a committee is usually made on the basis of its input components rather than on its outputs.

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Group members who check out the environment to see who supports the group; bring in information from the environment in summary form; and may also attempt to persuade outsiders to the desires, goals, and importance of the group are called _________________________.

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