Choose a sitcom you like to watch and choose a group on the show to observe. The group can
be a family, work group, club, sports team or any other type of group of 3 to 20 people.
• Identify the type of group (family, social, support group, team, work group, team, etc.) and
indicate if the group is an assigned group, emergent or a task-oriented group or a relationship-
oriented group. Provide details.
• While observing the group, report on the roles and norms of this group. List the group task
and maintenance behaviors and indicate if you notice any self-centered roles.
• Analyze the leadership of this group. Provide details.
• Identify the problem this group encounters and how they go about finding a solution.
• Describe any miscommunication between group members and how they resolve this issue.
• Provide a 1-2-page report on your observations. Include the name of the sitcom and include
information on all the aspects listed above. Points will be deducted for not including the
required information above as well as punctuation, spelling, grammatical and typographical
errors. Proofread carefully before submitting.