Chapter 1 Evaluation: Small Group Work in the Real World

Most difficult or confusing ideas from Chapter 1:
1 Small groups can be used for both good and bad agendas in the society
2 Whether one aims at good or evil, they are usually better working together as a group.
3 One should be willing to give up some control when joining small groups.
Most controversial or hard to accept ideas from Chapter 1:
1 Pop culture fascination related to small groups.
2 Expert's opinions do not matter on the success of small groups
Suggestions for improving Chapter 1:
1 All the differences and similarities of the different small groups need to be arranged in a table to have a clear understanding.
2 Provide specific information on the requirements to join small groups.
Most important or useful ideas from Chapter 1:
1 Groups are made to help individuals deal with difficult situations they face in their lives and become better.
2 Groups have the responsibility to make effective decisions to help solve underlying issues.
3 Small groups are used to analyze and improve product quality in organizations.
Most important Chapter 1 Skills and/or attitudes to develop:
1 The importance of small groups and how they can be used to better lives and organizations.
2 Different types of small groups, their importance, and use.
Questions generated by reading Chapter 1:
1 What is the purpose of different small groups in society if they can be used for both good...