JOURNAL OF LEADERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ETHICS
Integrated Model of Group Development through Research and Practice
Author(s): Neelima Paranjpey
Citation: Neelima Paranjpey, (2012) "Integrated Model of Group Development through Research and Practice," Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, Vol. 9, Iss. 4, pp. 72 - 81
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
The purpose of the paper is to understand the group dynamics of a group, interpret the experience using relevant literature on group dynamics and formulate a model based on the observations. Group development has been studied using various interventions and in variety of contexts. The current paper utilizes a storytelling format to describe the observations of an unstructured group in a classroom setting. The paper then proposes a new model of group development that is a combination of the various traditional models but provides a unique perspective on some aspects of group dynamics. The paper also provides limitations of the study and gives directions for future research.