Case Study :1

Questions

1. In establishing a constructive climate for his or her class. what kind of structure has each profes-sor put in place ?

2. Hon mulct you describe the group nouns for each class?

3. What actors has each professor taken to establish cohesiveness in his or her class?

4. What standards of excellence has each professor established for his or her course ?

5. Which class atmosphere would you do best in ? Why ?

Case Study :2

Questions

1. This chapter discusses several reasons that out-groups form. What is the best explanatioa tor why Ursula, Nichole, and Todd appear tube out-group members? What impact are they hating on Next Step? Do they have legitimate concerns? Discuss.

2. How could the initial meeting about fund-raising stratetes have beenconducted softie members were included in the decision?

3. Of the six strategie ow leaders should respond to out-group members, doyou think that comings ties mightbe more appropriate or effective in this situation Oren thevettized feelings about Next Step from the out-group members?

4. HOW could other members of the group besides James help to build the group identity and sense of cohesion in Next Step?

5. Intl is situation, do you think it is worth the time and effort to try to include Ursula, Nichole,and Todd? Defend your answer.