Role Call....

In a group, it is so important to make sure that the role of each person is well known and understood by other group members. Earlier in the semester, we learned about the different types of ways to run a group. The first is the democratic group set up. This is where the respective leader makes decisions in the group based on voting and a majority wins rule. This is the group technique that I like the most. It has some balance and structure. It may not be the best if you are in the minority vote but the decision is easy to make if the majority of the people in the group are happy. Another way is the laissez-faire which is a concept meaning "let it be" or more of a "hands off" policy. In this group organization, the leader does not guide the group in the decision making process. This can cause confusion with in the group members when there is no mediator between what differences the members can have. This can also happen when no one in the group wants to step up and make a decision. The last way a group can form is the authoritarian style. When this type of group forms, one person has sole control of the decisions the group makes. This is not a pleasant group to be in if you are more of a independent free-thinker. I think that this was well illustrated in this clip from one of my favorite shows, The Office. This small group, the Christmas Party Committee. In this clip, the new girl, Karen obviously doesn't know the nature of the group she was trying to be apart of.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/4833/the-office-christmas-party-committee

Enjoy!
Dayna Appiah :)