Film Analysis of the Italian Job
Our analysis is on the film The Italian Job. While we view the movie and determine the various norms, behaviors, roles and interaction between group members, as well as individuals the examination within the realm of film can present many of the same components. Thus, our group selected this movie to analyze based on its formation of a cohesive problem-solving group full of unforgettable characters. The Italian Job portray many different theories and aspects of small group communication.
This analysis will examine the following elements. First we will establish the group background by describing the development of the characters and major plot lines in The Italian Job. Second, we will describe the techniques/methods our group used to analyze the film to provide the reader with insight into the development of this analysis. The major focus of this analysis examines five major areas of small group communication. Specifically we will identify a) the various group roles that develop throughout the duration of the movie and the relevance they have to the development of the group, b) the gender differences that exist between the members of the Italian Job and impact they have on member role and leadership emergence, c) the verbal and nonverbal interaction between members and the impact the various elements have on the development of first impressions of the group members, d) the development of the group as they progress through the primary and secondary tensions, and e) the problem solving techniques used by the group to accomplish their tasks. In addition, we will also compare the Italian Job to our own small group. As we conclude our paper, we will provide recommendations for the Italian Job group in order to hypothetically improve their communication. To enhance your understanding of the characters and task facing the Italian Job, the following section will provide a short background on the group.
Group Background
Our analysis is on the film The Italian
This analysis will examine the following elements. First we will establish the group background by describing the development of the characters and major plot lines in The Italian Job. Second, we will describe the techniques/methods our group used to analyze the film to provide the reader with insight into the development of this analysis. The major focus of this analysis examines five major areas of small group communication. Specifically we will identify a) the various group roles that develop throughout the duration of the movie and the relevance they have to the development of the group, b) the gender differences that exist between the members of the Italian Job and impact they have on member role and leadership emergence, c) the verbal and nonverbal interaction between members and the impact the various elements have on the development of first impressions of the group members, d) the development of the group as they progress through the primary and secondary tensions, and e) the problem solving techniques used by the group to accomplish their tasks. In addition, we will also compare the Italian Job to our own small group. As we conclude our paper, we will provide recommendations for the Italian Job group in order to hypothetically improve their communication. To enhance your understanding of the characters and task facing the Italian Job, the following section will provide a short background on the group.
Group Background
Our analysis is on the film The Italian