Understanding group dynamics is one of the basic skills of any leader. In this activity, you will rent and watch the 1983 movie “The Right Stuff” and report on the dynamics of the working group of the astronauts in their organization.
You should write your paper as if to create a report for the group’s immediate supervisor, (who will use it to guide performance improvement). You are to observe a work group in the movie’s setting. You may need to re-rent this movie and watch more than one so you should take notes during the viewing(s).
Your report must include:
– The location of the astronaut’s group, how many people participated, their roles, the purpose of the meeting, the topics discussed, etc.
– An analysis of the group dynamics
– Identification of the factors that impede or support performance by individuals or groups in this organization
– Performance improvement suggestions
ALSO!
When you are observing the movie and writing your report for submission, consider the following:
– What type of group norms exist? Are they negative or positive?
– Is there team cohesiveness?
– Is the group’s communication strong?
– Who talks? For how long? How often?
– At whom do people look at when they speak?
– What style of communication is used (questions, assertions, tone of voice)?
– What type of non-verbal communications (e.g., body language, facial expressions) are used?
– Who participates?
– Are some members silent? If so, does anyone try to bring them in?
– Are people interrupted when speaking?
The report should be between 750-1250 words and in APA format.
Use at least two current references outside the readings (preferably peer-reviewed), to support your suggestions
Me to support and writer- If movie can’t be rented for free, please apply any additional costs to rent. I will cover them.
