American Group Dynamics Today, in Western research
institutes and university department, much work is done as a team project and
American group dynamics is a topic we should be familiar with. Ⅰ. The
View of Professional and (1) Relationships
(1) ______ 1. Separate the two
relationships —no need to (2) with
your co-workers
(2) ______ —no need to socialize with your
co-workers after office hours 2. Neglect the conflicting
personalities or (3)
(3) ______ —put aside your negative
attitude towards a coworker and Ⅱ. Equality and
Participation 1. Everyone is treated as (4)
(4) ______
—express his/her opinion freely 2. A leader’s role
—not dominate a group —not the important
person —make sure everyone (5)
(5) ______
—act more like (6) than a boss
(6)
______ —make sure the discussion stays on
topic 3. Group members talk to each other Ⅲ.
Compromises— (7)
(7) ______ 1. Give or (8)
your ideas to the group
(8) ______ 2. Take or
accept the ideas of other members Ⅳ. Rules for Team Meetings
1. An agenda —a list of items to be discussed;
(9) of discussion (9)
______ 2. A (10) for decision making
(10) ______ —everyone
participates —everyone takes ownership