Climate

Question 1

Culture

Answer 1

Refers to deeply embedded values and dictates acceptable ways of interacting .

Evolve over time and are hard to change

Question 2

Types of interdependence that describe climate

Answer 2

1) promotive (cooperative)
2) contrient (competitive)
3) individualistic

Question 3

Climate

Answer 3

overal feel of situation that lasts for extended period of time
Shared Experience
Arises from interactions

Question 4

how do climate and interaction influence each other

Answer 4

1. climate influences individual actions

2. temporary climate may overshadow the general prevailing climate of interactions

Question 5

How do you identify climate

Answer 5

1. observation of entire social unit
2. focus on interactions
3. use indirect evidence (metaphors)

Question 6

How do you change climate

Answer 6

1. undertake small changes interactions
2. discuss troubling themes openly
3. create a critical incident

Question 7

how do we create a constructive climate

Answer 7

1. communication that is descriptive rather then evaluative
2. problem oriented rather then controlling
3. empathetic versus neutral
   4 equal rather than superior