Explain how
entropy and equifinality impact small groups.
Groups are one of the most
beneficial and most difficult parts of life. In sports you are apart of a team
that is dependant on each person to fill their assigned role. If every player
on a football team ran around and didn’t follow direction the team would fail,
that is the same in all group or team situations. In groups equifinality can
solve the issues with entropy. Entropy is the areas of a group that can cause
chaos and disruption. If all members of a group go out and do whatever they
want it will create disorganization. Equifinality
is balance, teamwork and cohesiveness is the key to having a great team.
No group will perform, gel or work
together the same in any situation. With rules and proper leadership any group
or team can succeed. If there is balance and all group members are focused on
the same goal then the group can succeed.
I also believe communication is a major key to maintaining balance in a
group. The reason is that without proper flow of info then there can be
misinterpretations of roles and expectations.
Hi Micah!
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you compared groups to teams and football. It makes sense that those belonging to a group need to take on their role or position to effectively achieve the groups goal, or to maintain the balance on the group. Balance is also important within a group, a little chaos can stir things up but can be beneficial when handled properly. Sometimes group routines can grow mundane and it's the chaos that generates new ideas, positions and possibly new group goals or methods for achieve their group goals. I completely agree that groups need balance and a common goal in order for the group to succeed and that a good flow of information keeps the members up to date and on their way to success.
Great post!
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