Theory At Work Paper

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Introduction
Group interaction may not seem like a high priority of study for many people that work solely in one position, but for people who are forced to work with others and make decisions that affect a company or organization it is a very important attribute. This paper will integrate various theories discussed throughout the class. It will present positive consequences of functional groups on problem solving, changes in interpersonal relationships, improved information flow and organizational growth.
This paper will also discuss the topic of background factors which include: sex, age, personality, health and values. I will not only define what background factors are but give an explanation of how these factors can affect a group positively and negatively. This paper will also hope to emphasize how these factors are used in group interaction. In order to show how these background factors can affect a group, I will give both personal and professional examples.

Why Study Group Interaction
When I first began this course I asked myself why we were studying about group interaction and wondered how it effected decisions. I learned through class discussions that there are many positive consequences that effect the group’s problem solving, interpersonal relationships, improved information flow and organizational growth. I will now discuss these positive consequences.
A groups problem-solving skills are dependent on not only group interaction but how well the group accepts the solution. When a group interacts together everyone can gain from the event. In the book, The Fifth Discipline, it states that even the most talented person can benefit from teamwork. Solving problems in groups can also help eliminate poor solutions and solve complicated tasks with reason instead of intuition. The old saying “two heads are better than one” is also a factor to consider. When a group comes together to solve...