foundations of group behaviour
Foundations
Foundations of of Group
Group Behavior
Behavior
Chapter
Chapter Learning
Learning Objectives
Objectives
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
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Define groups, and differentiate between different types of groups. Identify the five stages of group development.
Show how role requirements change in different situations.
Demonstrate how norms and status exert influence on an individual’s behavior.
Show how group size affects group performance.
Contrast the benefits and disadvantages of cohesive groups.
Contrast the strengths and weaknesses of group decision making.
Compare the effectiveness of interacting, brainstorming, nominal, and electronic meeting groups.
Evaluate evidence for cultural differences in group status and social loafing, and the effects of diversity in groups.
Defining
Defining and and Classifying
Classifying Groups
Groups
Group:
Two or more individuals interacting and interdependent, who have come together to achieve particular objectives
Formal Group:
Defined by the organization’s structure with designated work assignments establishing tasks
Informal Group:
Alliances that are neither formally structured nor organizationally determined
Appear naturally in response to the need for social contact
Deeply affect behavior and performance
Subclassifications
Subclassifications of of Groups
Groups
Formal Groups
Command Group
– A group composed of the individuals who report directly to a given manager
Task Group
– Those working together to complete a job or task in an organization but not limited by hierarchical boundaries
Informal Groups
Interest Group
– Members work together to attain a specific objective with which each is concerned
Friendship Group
– Those brought together because they share one or more common characteristics
Why
Why People
People Join
Join Groups
Groups
Security
Status
Self-esteem
Affiliation
Power
Goal Achievement
Five
Five Stages
Stages of of Group
Group
Foundations of of Group
Group Behavior
Behavior
Chapter
Chapter Learning
Learning Objectives
Objectives
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Define groups, and differentiate between different types of groups. Identify the five stages of group development.
Show how role requirements change in different situations.
Demonstrate how norms and status exert influence on an individual’s behavior.
Show how group size affects group performance.
Contrast the benefits and disadvantages of cohesive groups.
Contrast the strengths and weaknesses of group decision making.
Compare the effectiveness of interacting, brainstorming, nominal, and electronic meeting groups.
Evaluate evidence for cultural differences in group status and social loafing, and the effects of diversity in groups.
Defining
Defining and and Classifying
Classifying Groups
Groups
Group:
Two or more individuals interacting and interdependent, who have come together to achieve particular objectives
Formal Group:
Defined by the organization’s structure with designated work assignments establishing tasks
Informal Group:
Alliances that are neither formally structured nor organizationally determined
Appear naturally in response to the need for social contact
Deeply affect behavior and performance
Subclassifications
Subclassifications of of Groups
Groups
Formal Groups
Command Group
– A group composed of the individuals who report directly to a given manager
Task Group
– Those working together to complete a job or task in an organization but not limited by hierarchical boundaries
Informal Groups
Interest Group
– Members work together to attain a specific objective with which each is concerned
Friendship Group
– Those brought together because they share one or more common characteristics
Why
Why People
People Join
Join Groups
Groups
Security
Status
Self-esteem
Affiliation
Power
Goal Achievement
Five
Five Stages
Stages of of Group
Group