This incident is useful for helping students learn how to work better in groups. It is important to highlight the need for group members to come to an agreement early on as to what their purpose is, what the roles and responsibilities will be for each group member, and what the group norms will be.
1. Refer to the typical stages of group development and explain the development of Janet’s group.

2. To what extent was group cohesiveness a problem in Janet’s work group? What might have made the group more cohesive?