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Chapter 7: Foundations of Group Behavior - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 7: Foundations of Group Behavior
9.1 Distinguish between the different types of groups.
Group definition
Group: two or more individuals, interacting and interdependent, who have come together to achieve particular objectives.
Formal group: A designed workgroup defined by an organization.
Informal group: A group that is neither formally structured nor organizationally determined, such as group appears in response to the need for social contact.
9.2 Describe the punctuated equilibrium model of group development.
Punctuated Equilibrium Model
Phase 1: The group establishes initial norms and strategies but makes little significant progress.
Midpoint (Milestone): A critical transition occurs, prompting the group to reassess and adjust its approach.
Phase 2: The revised strategies from the midpoint are implemented, leading to increased productivity. The process concludes with a final meeting, marked by a surge in activity and concerns about external evaluation.
9.3 Show how role requirements change in different situations.
Role perception
: An individual’s view of how they are supposed to act in a given situation.
Role conflict
: A situation in which an individual is confronted by divergent role expectations.
Interrole conflict
: A situation in which the expectations of an individual’s different, separate groups are in opposition.
Role expectations
: How others believe a person should act in a given situation.
Psychological contract
: An unwritten agreement between employees and employers that establishes mutual expectations.
9.4 Demonstrate how norms exert influence on an individual’s behavior.
Acceptable standards of behaviour within a group that are shared by the group’s members
Norms and Emotions
Norms and Conformity
Norms and Behaviour
Positive norms and group outcomes
Negative norms and group outcomes
Norms and cultures
9.5 Show how status and size differences affect group performance.
Status
Definition
: A socially defined position or rank given to groups or group members by others.
What determines status?
1.The power a person wields over others
2.A person’s ability to contribute to a group’s goals
3.An individual’s personal characteristics
Size and dynamics
The size of a group affect the group’s overall behaviour
9.6 Describe how issues of cohesiveness and diversity can be integrated for group effectiveness.
Group
Cohesiveness
:
The degree to which group members are attracted to each other and are motivated to stay in the group
Cohesiveness affect group productivity
Diversity
: the extent to which members of a group are similar to, or different from, one another
9.7 Contrast the strengths and weaknesses of group decision making.