,BSW3702 January/February Supplementary Exam |
Due 31 January 2025.
QUESTIONS Question 1 1.1. Briefly describe a problem that
triggered Anna’s group. (2) 1.2. Would you consider Anna’s
group to be a natural group? Substantiate your answer. (2) 1.3.
In view of the group dynamics, explain social integration, citing
a practical example from Anna’s group. (2) 1.4. In view of the
principles of group composition, would you perhaps consider
Anna’s group to be a homogeneous group? Substantiate your
answer. (2) 1.5. According to Kelvin (in Toseland & Rivas, 2022),
groups serve certain purposes. Identify and briefly explain the
following purposes in view of Anna’s group: 1.5.1. Socialisation
(2) 1.5.2. Prevention (2) 1.5.3. Developing social values (2) 1.6.
Given Anna’s group, how would you describe group cohesion?
(5) 1.7. Based on Anna’s group, how would you describe
learning theory? (5) Subtotal (24)
To answer these questions in a comprehensive and clear
manner, it would be helpful to have more context about Anna's
group. However, based on the general principles of group
dynamics and learning theory, I can provide a framework for
answering these questions:
Question 1.1:
Problem that triggered Anna’s group:
A problem that could trigger a group often involves a shared
,challenge or issue that requires collective action. For example,
Anna's group might have been triggered by a conflict, task
difficulty, or a need for collaboration to solve a problem. A brief
description could be:
"Anna’s group was triggered by a disagreement over how to
allocate responsibilities for an upcoming project. This conflict
required group members to engage in discussions to resolve
their differences."
Question 1.2:
Natural group:
A natural group typically forms organically due to common
interests, goals, or circumstances.
"Anna's group could be considered a natural group if they
formed spontaneously based on shared interests or situations,
such as working together on a common project or shared
academic goals. If they did not formally assemble for a specific
purpose but rather came together naturally, it would fit the
definition of a natural group."
Question 1.3:
Social integration in Anna's group:
Social integration refers to the way group members connect and
work together harmoniously, integrating personal and collective
interests.
"In Anna's group, social integration might be seen through
members' willingness to support each other. For instance, when
, one member struggles with the workload, others step in to help,
fostering a sense of unity and mutual support."
Question 1.4:
Homogeneous group composition:
Homogeneous groups are made up of members with similar
characteristics or backgrounds.
"Anna’s group might not be considered homogeneous if the
members have diverse backgrounds, opinions, or experiences.
For example, if Anna’s group consists of members from various
academic disciplines, the group would likely be heterogeneous.
Homogeneity is more likely if the group members share
common traits like similar age, cultural background, or
academic focus."
Question 1.5:
Kelvin's purposes for groups:
1. Socialisation:
Socialisation within a group is the process by which
individuals learn and adopt the norms and behaviors of the
group.
"In Anna’s group, socialisation might be observed when
new members adapt to the group’s communication style or
decision-making processes, becoming familiar with its
norms."
2. Prevention:
This refers to the group’s role in providing support and
Due 31 January 2025.
QUESTIONS Question 1 1.1. Briefly describe a problem that
triggered Anna’s group. (2) 1.2. Would you consider Anna’s
group to be a natural group? Substantiate your answer. (2) 1.3.
In view of the group dynamics, explain social integration, citing
a practical example from Anna’s group. (2) 1.4. In view of the
principles of group composition, would you perhaps consider
Anna’s group to be a homogeneous group? Substantiate your
answer. (2) 1.5. According to Kelvin (in Toseland & Rivas, 2022),
groups serve certain purposes. Identify and briefly explain the
following purposes in view of Anna’s group: 1.5.1. Socialisation
(2) 1.5.2. Prevention (2) 1.5.3. Developing social values (2) 1.6.
Given Anna’s group, how would you describe group cohesion?
(5) 1.7. Based on Anna’s group, how would you describe
learning theory? (5) Subtotal (24)
To answer these questions in a comprehensive and clear
manner, it would be helpful to have more context about Anna's
group. However, based on the general principles of group
dynamics and learning theory, I can provide a framework for
answering these questions:
Question 1.1:
Problem that triggered Anna’s group:
A problem that could trigger a group often involves a shared
,challenge or issue that requires collective action. For example,
Anna's group might have been triggered by a conflict, task
difficulty, or a need for collaboration to solve a problem. A brief
description could be:
"Anna’s group was triggered by a disagreement over how to
allocate responsibilities for an upcoming project. This conflict
required group members to engage in discussions to resolve
their differences."
Question 1.2:
Natural group:
A natural group typically forms organically due to common
interests, goals, or circumstances.
"Anna's group could be considered a natural group if they
formed spontaneously based on shared interests or situations,
such as working together on a common project or shared
academic goals. If they did not formally assemble for a specific
purpose but rather came together naturally, it would fit the
definition of a natural group."
Question 1.3:
Social integration in Anna's group:
Social integration refers to the way group members connect and
work together harmoniously, integrating personal and collective
interests.
"In Anna's group, social integration might be seen through
members' willingness to support each other. For instance, when
, one member struggles with the workload, others step in to help,
fostering a sense of unity and mutual support."
Question 1.4:
Homogeneous group composition:
Homogeneous groups are made up of members with similar
characteristics or backgrounds.
"Anna’s group might not be considered homogeneous if the
members have diverse backgrounds, opinions, or experiences.
For example, if Anna’s group consists of members from various
academic disciplines, the group would likely be heterogeneous.
Homogeneity is more likely if the group members share
common traits like similar age, cultural background, or
academic focus."
Question 1.5:
Kelvin's purposes for groups:
1. Socialisation:
Socialisation within a group is the process by which
individuals learn and adopt the norms and behaviors of the
group.
"In Anna’s group, socialisation might be observed when
new members adapt to the group’s communication style or
decision-making processes, becoming familiar with its
norms."
2. Prevention:
This refers to the group’s role in providing support and
