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Video Case Study of Hoosiers

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Norma Webb reviewed research regarding small group dynamics and its influence on participation in change . Managing the movement of individuals and groups through an interaction phase , will facilitate the desired end achievement . This interaction phase involves the skills attitude , and structure within a given situation . She proves that controlling these interaction characteristics between individual and groups is vital in meeting a forecasted goal (1982

Using the motion picture , Hoosiers , as a case study in this area offers insight

into group dynamics as they pertain to change in a small setting . The replacement of a beloved basketball coach by a newcomer who has not seen a court in 13 years , disturbs the town , team and faculty within the small rural school . Accustomed to doing things a certain way , Coach Norman Dale , must struggle against their expectations for acceptance . The most dynamic interaction comes from the overly supportive parents who have a difficult time accepting the coach 's strange ways of instruction

In applying Webb 's theory regarding the first of these factors , the skills of the coach are vital in managing the desired outcome of the situation . The input characteristic of Coach Dale 's skill set does not appear to involve active reasoning in an attempt to alleviate the parent 's questions regarding his teaching styles . The skill set comes forward in knowing the goal , analyzing the best way to get there , and then proceeding to do so

Webb 's second characteristic to influence change comes in the attitude of the coach towards the parents , players and game . Norman Dale does not allow these outside influences affect his personal attitude . This barrier motivates the team to do the same . In the film , Jimmy Chitwood has a major influence on the town 's people in that he offers to play the game again , only if Coach Dale is allowed to remain as coach . In trusting that the coach has the right motives in mind , Jimmy announcement moves the vote to remove Dale as coach drastically

The coach creates a structure for practices wherein strict adherence to laws set into motion is vital . When the format is questioned in the early portion of the film , Dale tells the belligerent players to leave even though his team has been cut to five people . His ability to control the format of practice allows him to influence the team on the grounds of cohesiveness and functionality within the team . In demanding this appropriated structure , Dale gains the respect of one parent who in turn forces his son to apologize and play on the team under Dale 's rules . Once the unit functions as a whole , the outside opinions are left to the side

In managing the process to achieving the desired goal , Dale must attempt control of each factor . By pulling in additional outside influencers (parents , teachers , etc , Dale affects the outcome by allowing intervention . Because the intervention is external and familiar , the team and town...