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Groups and Teams
Describe the basic nature of groups: the dynamics of group formation and the various types of groups.
Discuss the implications that research on groups has for the practice of management.
Explain the important dynamics of informal groups and organizations.
Analyze the impact of groupthink.
Present the newly emerging team concept and practice.
Relaxed, comfortable, informal atmosphere
Task well understood & accepted
People express feelings & ideas
Members listen well & participate
Consensus decision making
Conflict & disagreement center around ideas or methods
Clear assignments made & accepted
Group aware of its operation & function
The Dynamics of Group Formation Propinquity George Homans- AIS Balance Theory Exchange Theory
Group Stages FSNPA
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Types of Groups Primary Groups Coalitions Other Types of Groups▪ Membership▪ Reference Group▪ In-Group▪ Out-Group
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Norms of Behavior - the standards that a work group uses to evaluate the behavior of its members
Group Cohesion - the “interpersonal glue” that makes members of a group stick together
Social Loafing - the failure of a group member to contribute personal time, effort, thoughts, or other resources to the group
Loss of Individuality - a social process in which individual group members lose self-awareness & its accompanying sense of accountability, inhibition, and responsibility for individual behavior
Implications from Research on Group Dynamics The Schachter Study Implications of the Schachter Study
Group/Team Effectiveness
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Norms and Roles in Informal Groups Strongly enforced if:▪ Aid in group survival and provision of benefits ▪ Simplify or make predictable behavior
expected▪ Help avoid embarrassing interpersonal
problems▪ Express values and goals of the group and
clarify identity
Norm Violation and Role Ambiguity/Conflict
Risky Shift PhenomenonDysfunctions in PerspectiveSocial Loafing
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Cross-Functional Teams Between divisions Trend toward flatter organizations
Virtual Teams Sky-rocketing in use Level of virtuality is worth considering
Self-Managed Teams Performance, Job Satisfaction,
Organizational Commitment
How to Make Teams More Effective Team Building Collaboration Group Leadership Cultural/Global Issues
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