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Small Group Communication, Outline
Introduction
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Groups are essential and a mainstay in life. People join groups for various reasons. For
instance, humans are social animals who always desire to belong to a group that can give
them a connection.
Body
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Six months ago, at my place of work, I was in a group. I used to work with a research
company that specialized in researching on the internet. Usually, employees of such
companies are too busy to afford recreational time.
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The group had twelve members, made purely of colleagues at work. We chose a leader
that would lead the group during the planning process.
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The group was a secondary group. First, the reasons for coming together were not tied to
any personal relationships; they were impersonal.
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I joined the group because I found that their objective of recreation aligned with mine. I
had been craving for a holiday treat, but I feared that it might be too expensive since I
had just started working, and I had many responsibilities that I would have preferred over
a picnic.
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The group was very functional. To start with, the leadership, despite being temporary, did
its work exceptionally. The leaders made sure that they communicated every small detail
that was crucial to the event, and they made sure that every member felt a part of the
proceedings.
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Chapter three of the coursebook speaks of ‘Facilitating Group Development.’ The chapter
talks broadly about why people join the groups they join and the whole aspect of group
development that looks at how to run the groups and make them fulfilling.
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The Schutz theory gives reasons why individuals join groups. One, people want
inclusion. They want to feel that they belong to some group, and they are an integral part
of that group. Two, people need to control or be under control.
Conclusion
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Individuals join groups for various reasons. Anyone who joins a group does so because
they see the group as a platform that would help them satisfy their needs.
References
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Books and articles
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