The Foundations of Group Behavior

The Foundations of Group Behavior - Presentation Transcript 1. THE FOUNDATIONS OF GROUP BEHAVIOR AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR By: Stephen Robbins & Timothy Judge Prepared by: GREGAR DONAVEN E. VALDEHUEZA, MBA Lourdes College Instructor 2. Learning Objectives * Differentiate between formal and informal groups. * Compare two models of group development. * Explain how role requirements change in different situations. * Describe how norms exert influence on an individual’s behavior. * Explain what determines status. * Define social loafing and its effect on group performance. * Identify the benefits and disadvantages of cohesive groups. * List the strengths and weaknesses of group decision making. * Contrast the effectiveness of interacting, brainstorming, nominal, and electronic meeting groups. 3. Defining and Classifying Groups * Group * Two or more individuals, interacting and interdependent, who have come together to achieve particular objectives. 4. * Formal Groups * A designated work group defined by the organization’s structure. * Command Group * A group composed of the individuals who report directly to a given manager. * Task Group * Those working together to completes a job task. 5. * Informal Groups * A group that is neither formally structured nor organizationally determined; appears in response to the need for social contract. * Interest Group * Those working together to complete a job task. * Friendship Group * Those brought together because they share one or more common characteristics. 6. Why do people join groups? * Security. By joining a group, individuals can reduce the insecurity of “standing alone”. People feel stronger, have