RE: small group cultures

Bernardo M. Ferdman (csppbmf who-is-at class.org)
Wed, 22 Nov 95 08:54:46 PST

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Dear Colleagues-- I am in search of references to work that would help
us think about the formation of small group structures in semi-
structured activity settings such as a homework area of a boys
club or a playground. We draw upon Gary Allen Fine's book, "With the
Boys" but are in need of more examples/perspectives. Any help
appreciated.
mike cole
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Mike:
A few references that come to mind (and that would most likely include a host of other relevant
references in them):

Benjamin Schneider (Ed.) (1990). Organizational climate and culture. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass.

Harrison M. Trice & Janice M. Beyer (1993). The cultures of work organizations. Englewood
Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Michael I. Harrison (1994). Diagnosing organizations: Methods, models, and processes. 2nd
Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Michael S. Olmsted & A. Paul Hare (1978). The small group. New York: Random House.

Kenwyn Smith & David Berg (1987?). Paradoxes of group life. Jossey-Bass.
Jack Gillette & Marion McCollom. _Groups in context_.
Ed Schein's _Organizational culture and leadership_ (a classic)
Joe McGrath's books on group dynamics

I hope these are helpful. Yell if you want to discuss this some more.

Regards,
Bernardo

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Bernardo M. Ferdman, Ph.D. <csppbmf who-is-at class.org>
Associate Professor, Organizational Psychology Programs
California School of Professional Psychology
6212 Ferris Square, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
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