SPRING
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GROUP CONTEXT THEORY OF PRODUCTIVITY Explanation of Theory: The amount a group works towards unifying goals or tasks. Theorists: C. Pavitt and E. Curtis Date: 1994 Primary Article: Pavitt, C., & Curtis, E. (1994). Small Group
Discussion: A Theoretical Approach (2nd ed.). Scottsdale, AR: Gorsuch
Individual Interpretations: Productivity is best explained by combining
the theory of productivity and systems theory together Metatheoretical Assumptions: Ontological Assumptions: The theory of Productivity is humanistic
in nature. The group decides the goal with which they are working
towards. Each member then has the choice to gage their amount
of group participation. Epistemological Assumptions: Productivity is scientific because it
states that groups work towards a unifying goal. Axiological Assumptions: Value neutral Critique: Explanatory Power: Productivity offers a good understanding
of how and where cohesion stems from in a group. It also helps Predicative Power: Yes the theory helps predict where cohesion and productivity come from, through the use of systems theory. Parsimony: Yes, the theory is simple but in its simplicity it helps explain a human behavior. Falsefibility: This theory could be tested through the use of ethnographic
research, looking at the input, processes, and output Internal Consistency: I have stated yet, the theory of Productivity is an extension of the Systems Theory. Heuristic Provocativness: Future research and research questions could deal with the level of cohesion and the levels of productivity. This theory offers numerous avenues for future research. Organizing Power Ideas and Implications: With the idea of productivity we can look
at the systems theory to help discuss how groups work towards a unifying
goal, and how this builds cohesion within the group. Example: When a group first forms the individual begin to get
to know each other and norms begin to become established. While Location in Eight (8) Primary Communication Theory Textbooks: Anderson, R., & Ross, V. (1998). Questions of communication: A practical introduction to theory (2nd ed.). New York: St. Martin's Press. N/A Cragan, J. F., & Shields, D.C. (1998). Understanding communication theory: The communicative forces for human action. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. N/A Griffin, E. (2000). A first look at communication theory (4th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill. 31-22, 26, 31. Griffin, E. (1997). A first look at communication theory (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. N/A Infante, D. A., Rancer, A. S., & Womack, D. F. (1997). Building communication theory (3rd ed.). Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland Press. 305 Littlejohn, S. W. (1999). Theories of human communication (6th ed). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. 288 West, R., & Turner, L. H. (2000). Introducing communication theory: Analysis and application. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield. 27-28, 197-198. Wood, J. T. (1997). Communication theories in action: An introduction. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. N/A |
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