Team Performance Management: An International Journal The “silo virus”: diagnosing and curing departmental groupthink Peter Schütz Brian Bloch Article information: Downloaded by University of Technology Sydney At 02:08 27 August 2014 (PT) To cite this document: Peter Schütz Brian Bloch‚ (2006)‚"The “silo#virus”: diagnosing and curing departmental groupthink"‚ Team Performance Management: An International Journal‚ Vol. 12 Iss 1/2 pp. 31 - 43 Permanent link to this document: http://dx
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Secondary Tension Counterproductive Group Tendencies Interventions Making Interventions Work Key Theorists/Players: Sue DeWine “Value of Meetings” Roy Berko and Andrew & Darlyn Wolvin “Primary & Secondary Tension” Irving Janis (1971) “GroupThink” Solomon Asch “The Asch Effect” Judith Martin & Tom Nakayama (2010) also Steven Beebe‚ Susan Beebe and Diana Ivy (2001)“Ethnocentrism” Roger Mosvick & Robert Nelson (1996) “Inadequate/Hidden Agendas Katherine Adams & Gloria Galanes
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The Chrysler Bailout and the Challenger Disaster are two examples of possible outcomes when implementing a strategic decision-making process. Without the presence of a decision‐making model a successful outcome is extremely unlikely. Chrysler’s decision to secure subsequent loans from the government resulted in success because it used a judgmental approach in search of a satisficing solution. In the case of the Challenger Disaster‚ the decision to launch deemed to be premature because the launch
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Of Obedience” Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology‚ 67 [online] Available at: <http://www.wadsworth.com/psychology_d/templates/student_resources/0155060678_rathus/ps/ps01.html> [Accessed 4 November 2011] Janis‚ I. L (1972). “Victims of Groupthink: A Psychological Study of Foreign Policy Decisions and Fiascoes” Houghton Miffin.
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National Diploma in Business Interpersonal Communications Demonstrate knowledge of group process UNIT 9691 Version 5 Level 5 Credits 5 Student Name: | Class: | Assessor: | Date: | Result: | Comments: | ASSESSMENT ©Best Pacific Institute of Education PO Box 15 809 New Lynn Auckland Ph (09)825 0140 Fax (09)825 0141 Unit 9691 ------------------------------------------------- Element 1 Analyse advantages and disadvantages of working in groups. -------------------------------------------------
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Unmasking Manly Man Rigoberto Magana Excelsior College Summary During a 19 month study of life on two oil platforms that included living‚ eating‚ and working alongside crews offshore‚ the key finding was that extinguishing macho behavior is vital to achieving top performance. Oil rigs are dirty‚ dangerous‚ and demanding workplaces that have traditionally encouraged displays of masculine strength‚ daring‚ and technical prowess. Over the past 15 years or so the platforms have shifted this macho
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tuckman’s theory - use example for each step 3. the limitation of tuckman’s theory a. Tuckman’s model is that it makes team building appear too linear and sequential‚ however‚ some teams may “loop” around in their development. For example‚ if groupthink occur during performing stage‚ leader should move back the team to norming stage. b. Another limitation of Tuckman’s theory is the lack of consideration in interpersonal attributes. Some emotional attributes may destroy the teamwork (eg. team
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history in manufacturing bicycles. Currently‚ they receive a Challenger deal from Hi-Valu. This proposal contains some special requirements such as to have larger inventory‚ sell at lower price‚ and have “Challenger” name on bicycle tires. Suzanne Leister‚ marketing vice president of Baldwin Bicycle Company‚ is considering whether or not to accept this proposal. The issues are listed below: The Relevant Cost of Manufacturing a Challenger Bike | Cost analysis | The Relevant Cost of Working Capital
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hours and justifying their money. In the other case they would’ve handled more work and gain more money and bring the benefit to the company at the same time 3. What if any characteristics of groupthink are manifested in the work team? Their high moral status was one of the factors that was resulting in groupthink. The group members think that they can cover up their new innovative strategy and assumed that it was ok to keep this hidden so that they can enjoy more free time. They coordinated their schedules
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Baldwin Bicycle Case Study | Strategic Cost Managment | | Submitted to-Mr. Suneel Maheshwari | | By- Sourabh Dhawan- Nooruddin Hussain Nimisha Rathi Tulika Singhal | 1. What is the relevant cost of manufacturing a challenger bike? Present Situation | | | | Total Revenue | | 10872000 | | Units sold | | 98791 | | P.U Price | | 110.0505 | | | | | | | | | | Hi Valu Proposal | | | | Material | 39.8 | | | Labour
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