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One will not do so well building teams if you doesn't understand group dynamics. In fact, core focus of social psychology, sociology and cultural anthropology are groups. I remember a textbook on group dynamics coming in at over 500 pages. So there is much to know in this area. You have two options to choose from. Only do one option. Option 1, you can summarize one section from the Hager book, Chapter 4. Be sure to: a. Cite the section of the book, b. Summarize the points that you think are important. Sections in the chapter include: Describe a Group and Distinguish Among Organizational Groups - Functional, Cross-Functional, Project, Virtual, and Interest-Friendship. Explain the Stages of Group Development. Discuss the Importance of Roles, Norms, Status, Cohesiveness, and Group Size to Group Behavior. 4. Describe How Communication and Decision-Making Styles, Risk Taking, and Creativity Affect Group Decisions. List Ways in Which Groups Try to Gain Power over Other Groups. Identify Ways to Resolve Intergroup Conflict. Identify Important Factors in Building Effective Teams. Explain How to Conduct a Successful Job Hunt. OPTION 2: For Portolese-Dias, Laura Chapter 7: Work Effectively in Groups. You can summarize one of the sections (or a part of a section) below