Police Administration and Management

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[...] Conflict intensifies as some resist the group process, and there is a tendency to focus on personalities rather than issues. This idea of the "make it or break it" point requires the group leader to be forceful in resolving conflicts and preventing the situation from spiraling out of control. The acceptance stage is the final stage that represents the group's maturity, where it assumes a "self-regulating, self-motivating, and self-directing role" (Vito et al p. 280). In this stage, members willingly submit to the group's drive, as exemplified in its principles, norms, and standard mechanisms intended to monitor behavior and guarantee conformity. [...]

[...] The group leader plays a vital role in this stage, providing clear guidance and direction to help the group get started on the right foot. As the group progresses, it enters the conflict and challenge stage. This phase is marked by the emergence of "competition and conflict" as "new members learn how to do the job and what to expect in terms of need satisfaction" (Vito et al p. 279). Coalitions may form as members work to establish strategies and enhance their chances of need satisfaction. The group leader must adopt a facilitative approach, helping members navigate these differences and find common ground. [...]

[...] 279), where the individual member and the group find a balance. The group leader can take a more supportive role, encouraging members to take ownership and develop their leadership skills. The delusion stage introduces a degree of uncertainty, as "some members will go along with an agenda just to get something done." In contrast, "others will question what is being done and will disagree with the way things are being handled" (Vito et al pp. 279-280). The group leader must act swiftly to resolve conflicts and maintain the group's momentum, preventing disruptive turmoil. [...]

[...] F., Reed, J. C., & More, H. W. (2020). Organizational behavior and management in law enforcement. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. Dörnyei, Z., & Muir, C. (2019). I am creating a motivating classroom environment. Second handbook of English language teaching, 719-736. [...]

[...] Status is another significant idea in group dynamics. Individuals and positions within the group are allocated a certain level of respect and esteem, which can be either ascribed (based on attributes like age, gender, or race) or achieved (earned through actions and accomplishments) (Dörnyei & Muir, 2019). This status hierarchy plays a vital role in influencing the group's dynamics and how members interrelate with one another. Overall, groups grow their own distinctive cultures, which can be seen as the "collective personality of the group" (Vito et al p. [...]