Assignment 2: RA 1: Group Observation and Analysis Paper

In this assignment, you will conduct a group observation in an effortto name and label various components of group dynamics and individualbehaviors. You can expect to observe and describe the group's norms,sometimes called unwritten rules of the group, which are formedquickly during the meeting. You need to observe the group and labelvarious components of the decision-making process and problem-solvingstrategies being used by the group.

You will be able to identify how you would intervene, as afacilitator, to either keep the group on track or provide positivefeedback to the group when the group is working well. The most importantobservation you will make is whether the group is functioning in amanner that is helping or hurting its effort to attain its goals.

Tasks:

• Form a group with a minimum of four people to observe the completionof a task together (i.e., staff meeting). The group's purpose is toprovide clinical staffing for a client at a human services agency.
• Create a 5- to 6-page paper critiquing the group's functioning regarding its processes and dynamics by addressing the following:
  • Describe the group's agenda, norms, decision-making process, problem-solving strategies, and members' roles.
  • Critique the group's functioning. Explain whether it is an effectivegroup and how its functioning promotes or interferes with achieving itsgoals.
  • Determine how you would intervene as a facilitator.
  • Support all your answers with research and utilize 3–4 scholarly sources that are cited in APA format.