Asian Development Foundation College

Tacloban City
GRADUATE SCHOOL

Mid-Term Examination
In
GROUP DYNAMICS AND HUMAN RELATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL
ADMINISTRATION

1. Explain the meaning and concepts of the following:

1.1 Group Dynamics

The social process by which people interact and behave in a group
environment is called group
dynamics. Group dynamics involves the influence of personality, power,
and behaviour on the
group process. Is the relationship between individuals conducive to
achieving the groups goals?
Is the structure and size of the group an asset in pursuing both the task
and maintenance functions
of the group? How is formal and informal power used to build consensus
or reach decisions?
Does the combination of individuals produce the right culture? How
these individuals, cultures,
and internal forces interact allows us to analyze and better understand
group effectiveness.
There are two types of groups: 1) formal groups who are structured to
pursue a specific task, and
2) informal groups who emerge naturally in response to organizational or
member interests.
These interests may include anything from a research group charged
with the responsibility to
develop a new product to a group of workers who spontaneously come
together to improve
social or member activities. While we can learn a lot from informal
groups in terms of leadership
and motivation, we will concentrate mostly on formal groups,
characterized by member
appointment and delegated authority and responsibility.

1.2 Group Process

1.3 Group
1.4 Self-esteem
 1.5 Coalition

2. Discuss the types and purpose of group involvement.

3. Differentiate the role of group facilitator and the role of group participants.
4. Elucidate self-awareness and explain its importance in a team or a group.
5. Elaborate the psychological methods used in group activity session. Cite
examples or situations as applied in class engagement or school
management.