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The first theory and probably the most noted theory is the Adaptive Structuration Theory of Marshall Scott Poole. Poole’s theory states, “Members in groups are creating the group as they act within it… A lot of times people in groups build up structures or arrangements that are very uncomfortable for them, but they don’t realize that they’re doing it. The point of structuration theory is to make them aware of the rules and resources that they’re using so that they can have more control over what they do in groups.”(Poole, 245) In other words, Poole is saying that we have the control as a part of the group to let one or two people take control and set the tone of the group. In the movie’s case, General Irwin doesn’t come in there and take control of the prison. He is basically appointed by the other inmates because of his brig

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Being able to put these theories and aspects to an actual story or real life situation helps me understand not only the theory and aspects of organizational communication but also how they relate to our everyday situations whether personally or the ones surrounding us. This concept relates to the Symbolic Convergence Theory in chapter 3 of Ernest Bormann, that they all share a common fantasy which brings them together to form their organization.

The group will use the phase model on page 245 to reach an agreement on what to do. Another example would be when Aguilar gets in trouble in the beginning of the movie for saluting the General and is punished by standing out in the rain. Winters gone so one by one they joined up to render a plan.

The fourth step in the model is development, where a group concentrates on ways to implement a single solution and members are involved and excited.

This movie is a great example of many aspects of organizational communication. Another theory that could relate to this concept is the Uncertainty Reduction Theory of Charles Berger in chapter 10. They come up with many plans to try to make him leave and this is how the group began to form in the first place. Weick studies the common process of organizing instead of the static structure of the organization.

The next step of the model is conflict, in which factions disagree on how to approach the problem and argue against other viewpoints, and members justify their own position.

The third step of the phase model is coalescence, where tensions are reduced through peaceful negotiation, and members allow others to “save face” by adopting solutions acceptable to all. An example of this is when Aguilar, the stuttering marine, wants to help build the wall the inmates were building.

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