Explain various ways in which the behavior of people in groups changes as the groups get larger. 

1. Explain various ways in which the behavior of people in groups changes as the groups get larger.  Make use of the terms “primary group” and “secondary group” in your answer.  Your response to this question must be at least (2) sentences. 

2) Identify and define the four basic organizational principles of “McDonaldization.”

3) Do you agree with the concept of McDonaldization? Explain your answer.

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Explain various ways in which the behavior of people in groups changes as the groups get larger.

Introduction

You have probably experienced the differences between groups of people at work. A large group will be better at getting things done than a small one, right? Well, not always. It all depends on the type of task and how comfortable each member feels with their role within it. In this article, we will explore different ways in which the behavior of people changes as they get larger.

The differences between small and large groups are not only based on size, but also on roles and tasks.

The differences between small and large groups are not only based on size, but also on roles and tasks. The reason for this is that there are many more variables involved with larger groups than with smaller ones:

• The number of people in a group can have a direct impact on how they interact with each other; in fact, researchers have found that having more than five members increases conflict within a group as well as between different subgroups within it (Howerton & Katz, 2002). This suggests that if you want your team members to work well together, then you need to consider whether or not your organization needs a larger number of individuals before making any decisions about expansion.
• Having multiple leaders within one organization means that there’s less control over how individual members perform their duties—and thus more responsibility placed upon those individuals themselves rather than having everything guided by someone else’s idea or plan (Thompson & Thompson-Schillinger). This could lead them into feeling like they’re unable to make decisions themselves because those decisions would be made instead by someone else who might not necessarily agree with whatever choices were made first time around!

People are more comfortable when they know that they are part of a small group than when they belong to a larger one.

As the size of a group increases, people become more comfortable with one another and therefore more trusting. This may be because it is easier for them to feel like they know each other, which leads to a feeling of security. People also find that they have fewer distractions in larger groups because there are more people around who can help them if something goes wrong or someone needs attention.

As a result of these factors, larger groups tend to be more cohesive than smaller ones. Cohesiveness refers to how well-organized and unified an organization is; when your coworkers share similar backgrounds (for example, all working in finance), you’ll have fewer disagreements about what responsibilities should fall on which person’s shoulders.*

It is easier to get things done when you work in a smaller group.

It is easier to get things done when you work in a smaller group.

• Smaller groups are more effective. The reason for this is that people working together can have more influence over one another and make better decisions than they would if they were all alone, or with other large groups of people who might not share their goals or interests.
• Smaller groups are more efficient at getting tasks done because there’s less wasted effort on communication between members, so everyone knows exactly what each other needs and how best to accomplish the task at hand. This reduces confusion among members who may otherwise be unclear about what needs doing next (or even if something needs doing).
• Smaller groups also tend to be more productive because there aren’t as many distractions from outside sources like meetings which take up valuable time away from completing tasks assigned by management/leadership teams within organizations – thus making sure everything gets done faster because nothing else gets put off until later down the road when someone else takes over responsibility from whoever started off on this project originally.”

Social interactions tend to be more intense in large groups.

In large groups, social interactions tend to be more intense because they involve the interaction between many people. This can lead to the following:

• People are more likely to express their opinions in a large group than in a small one. They may also feel more comfortable doing so because there will be less chance of upsetting someone else or being misunderstood by others.
• People are more likely to share their ideas with others, even if those ideas might have been kept secret before (or perhaps even never been shared). This can be helpful for groups who need specific information about something or who have different opinions on an issue but don’t want them known until it has been decided upon by everyone present at the meeting/event/etcetera . . .

Larger groups tend to have more diverse opinions within themselves, whereas smaller groups tend to agree more than disagree with each other.

Larger groups tend to have more diverse opinions within themselves, whereas smaller groups tend to agree more than disagree with each other.

As a result of this, larger groups are likely to reach decisions that are less extreme than those reached by smaller ones. For instance, if you’re in a group of 3 or 4 people and there’s only one person who wants an expensive item for their birthday present, then it’s likely that two other people will agree with him/her (though perhaps not so much). But if you’re in a larger group of 10 people and there’s only one person who wants an expensive item for his/her birthday present – well now you’ve got yourself quite the dilemma!

In small groups, members feel close to each other and are likely to share their ideas with others.

In small groups, members feel close to each other and are likely to share their ideas with others. They also tend to be more open about their opinions than in larger groups. For example, when you go out for dinner with your friends or colleagues, you may discuss a variety of topics including politics or sports. People who are part of small networks will often find themselves talking about these things with many different people from different backgrounds—and maybe even someone who isn’t from your circle of friends!

Smaller networks also tend to have more diverse opinions than larger ones do because everyone has different perspectives on things: some people prefer sameness while others prefer diversity; some people want everyone else’s viewpoints reflected accurately while others prefer them ignored entirely (or at least kept private).

In larger groups, members may be reluctant to express their opinions openly or speak up for fear of upsetting others or being dismissed by them.

The behavior of people in groups changes as the groups get larger. In small groups, members are more likely to express their opinions openly and speak up for fear of upsetting others or being dismissed by them. This is because they have more contact with each other than they would if they were part of a large group where they may not see each other as often. Thus, it becomes easier for each member of a small group to understand what others want and need; this helps them feel comfortable speaking out on issues that matter most to them.

In larger groups however, members may be reluctant to express their opinions openly or speak up for fear of upsetting others or being dismissed by them

Larger groups are better at getting things done because there is more trust among members and because communication tends to be easier in such situations

• Larger groups are better at getting things done because there is more trust among members and because communication tends to be easier in such situations.
• Trust is a key factor in getting things done. As you might expect, the larger the group, the more trust it can have in one another’s abilities to accomplish tasks as well as share ideas and information with each other. This also means that people will feel comfortable enough around each other in order for them all to get their jobs done efficiently, efficiently and effectively.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we can say that the way in which groups of people function is not always a function of size alone. It is important to understand that there are many other factors that influence group behavior and how individuals interact with each other within large groups. These include trust, roles and tasks, communication patterns as well as social norms. This article has covered some of those aspects which are relevant in explaining how group dynamics change as a group gets larger