Entropy has a negative impact on small groups, but can easily be adjusted in the right direction with a little order. Entropy is “disorganization, stagnation, and chaos.” (Harris/Sherblom 33) It is usually caused by an overload of too much energy of information. When groups sense digression from the intended purpose, they use negative feedback to keep themselves from further detriment. A way to avoid entropy in small groups is to establish order. That way there is a specific plan and way to reach whatever target the group is aiming for.
Equifinality on the other hand, affects small groups positively for the most part. “There is more than one way to skin a cat,” (Harris/Sherblom 34) was a great expression used to explain this concept. Basically equifinality means that there are different routes to the same destination. In equifinaliy there is room for suggestions and input from members of a group, to come up with a way (or ways) to reach their goal.
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Hello Pocahontas I just want to say I enjoyed reading your blog, I have to say that you are right that entropy does have a negative effect on small groups especially on the work progression or even getting the best possible grade. Order I have to say is the best possible way whether it’s assigning task to each member to get done at a certain time. Equifinality in this case can show us the options to help us stop entropy and make sure that chaos is controlled so we are not overwhelming ourselves to where we are not getting progression done in our assignment.
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