Write a 6-7 page APA-style paper that analyzes a small group of your choosing. This paper is broken into 3 parts. Address the following information in each part:
Part 1: Select a small group to research and analyze. Describe the small group by providing relevant background information such as the group’s history, mission, vision, values, and any other pertinent information. Part 1 should be no more than 20% of your paper.
Part 2: Select 4-6 of the following small group communication concepts from the textbook and discuss them as they relate to the small group you chose. You should bring in specific concepts from the text for your analysis.
Groups as systems
Group development
Climate
Roles
Leaderships
Effective teams
Socialization
Effective decision making
Defective decision making
Power
Conflict management
Virtual groups
Part 3: Evaluate how your chosen small group uses these aspects of communication. Does the small group use them well? Could it make improvements? Support your answers with specific material. Parts 2 and 3 should constitute at least 80% of your paper.