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Intergroup Relations, 2002.
A communication and psychological studies perspective into intergroup relations.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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Group relations can be explained using the communicative and psychological perspectives. This paper discusses the dynamics of group relations in relation to these two perspectives, and analyzes how relations are established within a group, and how similarities and differences within a group can cause conflict or cooperation within its members, contributing to the development or disintegration of a group.
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"In the psychological perspective, group relations are focused in the study of social psychology. In social psychology, individuals are studied according to their relationship in the society. One important concept studies in the psychology of group relations is the concept of group influence. Group influence includes the primary motivations and behaviors of individuals when it comes to accomplishing group performance. A psychological study conducted by Norman Triplett theorized that individuals belonging in competitive groups perform better than individuals who do not belong to any group or affiliation (Santrock 2001 365). When the term ?group? is mentioned, this means that a group is any group of reference that an individual may treat as influential to him or her. Triplett?s study on social psychology led to the formulation of other theories from psychologists that characterize the relational dynamics in a group. Three (3) important concepts were introduced in social psychology, the concepts of: self-facilitation, social loafing, and deindividuation."
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Intergroup Relationships and Conflict Resolution, 2006.
A paper examining social interaction among intergroup collaborative relationships.
6,957 words (approx. 27.8 pages), 20 sources, MLA, £ 110.95
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This paper attempts to provide a glimpse as to how everyday lives, both professionally and socially, affect relationships. The paper points out that idea of intergroup relationships and collaboration goes well beyond the accommodations made for minorities and racial interaction so that it is important to look not merely on how social and racial groups interact, but how families and professionals in the workplace interact, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background.
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"One important and innovative concept at the work place is the idea of "empowerment": it is "the capability to make a difference in the attainment of individual, team, and organizational goals". (Mohrman, p. xxi) While this may be considered a business strategy, what it really does is provide a vehicle for bringing together disparate men and women, focusing on a specific single goal (or a series of goals).If people are a business' major asset, then getting them on the same plane, getting them to work together as a team, coalescing their strengths and overcoming individual weaknesses is really the key in making an organization work. Collaboration is not a one-man effort. Even individuals with individual responsibilities have to interact, at one time or another, with other individuals, groups, or teams. That interaction, intended to be productive, may sometimes be difficult to resolve, and therefore requires a collaborative effort."
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Belonging To A Group, 2007.
This paper explores the psychology of group formation.
1,779 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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The paper discusses how the group-belonging mentality can quickly override individualism in nearly any social form. The paper presents a review of the Robber's Cave experiment and how it applies to current social theory relating to the behavior of individuals and groups. The paper discusses the intergroup contact theory and shows how groups can cause shifts in individual behavior that have both positive and negative outcomes.
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"Many studies have demonstrated that when an individual becomes part of a group, if the demands of the group are uniformity of action and thought, then the individual tends to suborn itself to that group, even if the rules aren't written, established, or even understood. One landmark study of this kind of behavior shift, of the quick loss of identity and typical behavior patterns to that of the group, was the Robber's Cave Experiment. Performed in the mid 1950's, a group of homogenous 11-year olds were placed in opposing summer camps and observed while their otherwise typical and self-controlling behavior declined into a state of near animalism in terms of aggression and near violence."
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"Roots of Conflict", 2006.
An analytical review of the book "Roots of Conflict: British Armed Forces and Colonial Americans, 1677-1763" by Douglas Edward Leach.
1,286 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 0 sources, £ 30.95
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The paper offers a review of the Leach's book which gives an historical look at the very roots of the American Revolutionary War. It discusses the thesis of the paper which explains that the Anglo-American friction caused by the presence of British regular forces prior to 1763 was indeed an important contributing factor in the coming of the American Revolution, especially in the form of intergroup attitudes and perceptions hardening into stereotypes and traditions. In conclusion, the author offers a crit and a personal opinion on the book.
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"Critically, this book is obviously very well researched and written. The author notes that while he did use some previous studies of pre-revolutionary British forces, he relied primarily on his own personal research and discovery to write the book. 4 In addition, throughout the chapters he states his conclusions and arguments clearly and effectively, so the reader understands his points and his evidence. The strengths of the book are quite clear from the beginning. The author has a clear and detailed understanding of his topic, has studied and researched it thoroughly for the arguments and evidence he needs to back it up, and his presented it to his readers in a way that helps them understand and agree with his conclusions. In addition, the book is not so long that it drags on, citing detail after detail that the average reader might find boring or even unnecessary. Leach's book is succinct and to the point, leaving the reader little doubt that his research was meticulous and he truly believes his thesis entirely, and proves it well."
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