Foundations of Group Behavior

Which of these are categorise as FORMAL GROUP?

• Clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

• Example: Project teams working on a specific assignment.

• No formal structure or hierarchy.

• A group of colleagues who meet for lunch regularly.

Which is a characteristic of RELATIONAL IDENTIFICATION?

• Centered around shared norms, values, or missions that represent the collective identity.

• Exp: I am a Google worker.

• Shaped by mutual respect, trust, or shared experiences within a relationship.

• Exp: I am part of this community service group

Which is the characteristic of OUTGROUP?

• May be seen as competitors or as having opposing interests.

• Perceived as "different" or outside one's own social identity.

• Potential for negative stereotyping or bias.

• A rival sports team.

Several characteristics that make a social identity important to a person includes similarity, status, uncertainty reduction and _______________?

Which is the 3RD STAGE (NORMING) of group development?

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What are the STRENGTHS of group decision making?

• More complete information and knowledge

• Increase diversity of views

• Time consuming

• Ambigious responisbility

• Conformity pressures

Group decision making consists of

• Interacting Group

• Brainstorming

• Bonding

• Norminal Group

• Discussion Group

In a BRAINSTROMING SESSION

• Must meet F2F, no online is allowed

• No critisism is allowed

• Often cencor themselves and pressure individual members toward conformity of opinion

• Group members need to physically present their respective ideas independently

Why is it important for managers to be mindful of norms within a work group?

• Norms can have a powerful influence on behavior

• Norms are irrelevant to group dynamics

• Norms automatically create a cohesive team

• Norms only affect individual members, not the group

What is one way managers can handle status differences within a group?

• By maintaining rigid hierarchy

• By establishing checks and balances

• By ignoring status differences

• By assigning tasks based on status