Enabling Knowledge Creation in Far-Flung Teams

When developing a group the norms of the group can ultimately determine the therapeutic outcome for the group (Yalom, 2005). Norms are formed by the leader’s behavior and the group’s expectations (Yalom, 2005). The norms are the standard social behavior for the group. This would include acceptable behavior and typical conduct of the group members.

This paper will address what social norms entail and what role they play within a society.

Social norms have been shaping the way people interact throughout history. While norms could be seen as something that confides behavior, it also maintains social order allowing certain behaviors to be accepted or to be evaded. The way people respond to a situation depends on the person’s normative beliefs or what they believe society should act.

Norming – during this stage the trust and respect is developing amongst the members of the group, since it becomes clear that each member has a role and they are aware of what

Traditionally, rules are set out for the members to follow. Generally, explicit rules are made in order for everyone to obviously and without question understand what is expected of them. Ideally, a clear list of what you can and cannot do and what is acceptable and unacceptable in their organization should exist. Unfortunately these requirements are not all written down - implicit standards are always hiding in a group, whether they are talked of or not is up to the group. We usually call these implicit rules actual "norms" which are there to ensure that only the "proper" people are involved in the group. Implicit details often provide secret exclusion for members that don't "belong". "Some details are implicitly implied only because by exploiting these undercover rules, the image of the group is disturbed and the hypocrisy of the rule makers might be uncovered.(Johnson 37)" Without rules people might be able to act as they please which is not the purpose of a group.

One of the group norms that had already been established through cohesiveness was the group’s respect for each other. When a member is speaking, they let the member finish without being interrupted. This showed respect for each other’s opinions. Each time a member spoke, they were brief and to the point. In return, members of the group would agree, agree to disagree, and in some cases built on each other’s ideas. Weatherhead

Norms are “how values tell us to behave” (Conley, 2017, pg. 90). They are like rules or guideline to what kind of behavior is acceptable. Norms can be informal or formal. Informal norms are unspoken for example, as I observed my surroundings I saw children taking turns going down the slide. I also saw families standing in line getting Pretzels. These are norms that are not written down but we learn them when we are young. Informal norms are viewed as what is right verses what is rude. Formal norms are written down like laws.

In sociology, the term “norms” can be described by a set of objectives where someone does to another person in a society that is normal to do in a culture or a country. There are many variants of types of norms in different countries, depending on what you are located has different norms. Just like shaking somebody’s hand, or making eye contact while talking to another person is proper etiquette in the American culture. In other countries like Vietnam, it is disrespectful to touch someone’s shoulder while talking to them. In American culture, that is allowed because we see it as a respectful interaction. An example of violating a social norm is, how president Trump expresses himself and what he is thinking of each major topic, whether it is the election or

Social norms are the rules of behavior that are considered acceptable in a group or society. Typically, the norms are not challenged because people are afraid of the consequences. When someone breaks a social norm, they risk ridicule, embarrassment, and possibly punishment. Some examples of social norms include shaking hands when meeting someone, making direct eye contact, and driving on the right side of the road in the United States. For my assignment, I decided to violate personal space norms and conversational norms.

The group communication norms were enforced by each other within the groups I surveyed. No one particular individual had the power or status to enforce the communication norms and if they did it did not show per the survey results. Many of the groups I learned about through my surveys had one thing in common and that was, the groups did not have a leader in the sense many wanted all members to participate and felt if the group had a leader then others might not continue their participation as they were very worried about the group and fairness to all members. That has not been my experience though in groups I have a participated in. For example, I had the opportunity in being a part of a panel for children toys. Within this group there was

Norming identifies “a stage in which the group becomes a cohesive unit and develop[s] a sense of being…” (72). In this stage, group members begin to harmoniously work together for the greater good. They are now able to communicate effectively, confide in one another, and avoid conflict. For Example, when a soloist performs with an orchestra accompanist both groups must listen and learn from one another. Despite their personal differences, both groups are open to communication.

ocial mores, or norms, refer to the socially/morally constructed rules/laws prescribing a people’s conduct. Essentially, social norms promote social influence and conformity by prescribing accepted standards of behavior in a given social group. Such groups may range from friendships, works groups, colleagues to nations.

Copyright. All Rights Reserved by www.UopStudents.com 21. Which of the following represents the acceptable standards of behavior within a group that are shared by the group’s members? A. Cliques B. Status C. Norms D. Goals   22.

Norms is a standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected of a group. Therefore, Rhetorical norms is a technique of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form. It is an art of discourse, which studies and employs various methods to convince, influence or please an audience. Social rules are norms that are seen as ethical behavior among individuals when interacting with others. For example, Meet and greet politely: Say greetings, introductions and goodbyes, politely offer and receive compliments, be able to start and finish conversations. Take turns talking: Listen when others are speaking and look them in the eye, don’t interrupt, and respond appropriately and at the right time.

Theorists have agreed, within their own disciplines, on either specific definitions of or even what distinguishes a rule from a social norm (Gibbs, 1965; Shimanoff, 1980). In general, norms differ from rules in that the latter are more formalized through codification and are prescriptive and controllable. Rules are punishable through external sanctions applies by other members of the group or designated authority outside of the social aggregate (Gibbs, 1965, 1972). A norm is an abstract idea of a behavior held in the mind of the group member that sets certain limits for acceptable behavior (Johnson,