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3. What are the communicative dynamics of both 6. Consider your responses to question 5. What kinds
ascribed and earned status in Julian’s behaviors as of norms do your responses suggest would help this
well as the other members of the medical group? group effectively negotiate a new member and
How might Julian’s idiosyncrasy credit help and change into a more productive group culture?
harm the group culture? 7. What would a defensive climate sound and look like
4. What might a fantasy chain look like in the medical in the acting troupe? What are the major norms
group? How could it have helped them move back implied in your description, and how would you
to their desire for a more democratic spirit? propose that the troupe could change any one or
5. Ted graciously agrees to take Richard’s place in the more of those norms?
acting troupe shaken by Richard’s departure. What 8. Consider the special context and challenges to
are critical actions that Ted and the troupe must try cohesiveness of virtual groups. How would you lead
to make if they are to move through the stages of a teambuilding activity for this kind of group?
socialization effectively?

KEY TERMS

Test your knowledge of these key terms in this chapter. Definitions can be found in the Glossary.
Adaptive structuration theory Group socialization Secondary tension
Cohesiveness Antecedent phase Status
Conformity Anticipatory phase Ascribed status
Fantasy Assimilation phase Earned status
Fantasy chain Encounter phase Structuration
Fantasy theme Exit phase Symbolic convergence
Group climate Idiosyncrasy credit Teambuilding
Defensive climate Norm Virtual team
Supportive climate Primary tension
Group culture Rule

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