MBA 704 MCLAUGHLIN TEST 4
Group - ANSWERS-Widely recognized as an important sociological
and social psychological unit of analysis in the study of organizational
behavior
Group Dynamics - ANSWERS-Interactions and forces among group
members in social situations
Group Dynamic and study of organizational behavior - ANSWERS-
Focus is on the dynamics of members of both formal or informal
work groups and now, teams in the organization
if a group exists in an organization, its members: - ANSWERS-- Are
motivated to join
-Perceive the group as a unified unit of interacting people
-Contribute in various amounts to the group processes
-Reach agreements and have disagreements through various forms of
interaction
Group Dynamics-Kurt Lewin - ANSWERS-describes how a group
should be organized and conducted
Propinquity - ANSWERS-people affiliate with one another due to
spatial or geographical proximity
,ex. students sitting next to each other in a class are more likely to
form a group rather than those sitting at opposite ends of the room.
Propinquity drawback - ANSWERS-It is not analytical and does not
begin to explain some of the complexities of group formation and the
modern development of globalization and electronic, online
networking and telecommuting.
Activities, interactions, and sentiments - ANSWERS-the more
activities people share, the more interactions they have, or the
stronger the sentiments, the more of the other two elements
Balance Theory - ANSWERS-people are attracted to one another on
the basis of similar attitudes toward common objectives and goals
Role in balance theory - ANSWERS-both propinquity and interaction
play a role in ___________
Exchange Theory - ANSWERS-where a minimum positive level
(rewards greater than costs) of an outcome must exist in order for
attraction or group affiliation to take place
Role in Exchange Theory - ANSWERS-Propinquity, interaction and
common attitudes all have roles in ______________
__________________
,Stages of Group Development - ANSWERS-forming, storming,
norming, performing, adjourning (FSNPA)
Forming (Group Development) - ANSWERS-This initial stage is
marked by uncertainty and even confusion. Group members are not
sure about the purpose, structure, task, or leadership of the group.
Storming (Group Development) - ANSWERS-This stage of
development, as indicated by the term, is characterized by conflict
and confrontation. (In the usually emotionally charged atmosphere,
there may be considerable disagreement and conflict among the
members about roles and duties.)
Norming (Group Development) - ANSWERS-The members begin to
settle into cooperation and collaboration. They have a "we" feeling
with high cohesion, group identity, and camaraderie
Performing (Group Development) - ANSWERS-This is the stage
where the group is fully functioning and devoted to effectively
accomplishing the tasks agreed on in the norming stage
Adjourning (Group Development) - ANSWERS-This represents the
end of the group, which in ongoing, permanent groups will never be
reached. However, for project teams or task forces with a specific
objective, once the objective is accomplished, the group will disband
or have a new composition, and the stages will start over again.
Group Formation - ANSWERS-Economics
, Security
Social
Punctuated Equilibrium Model
Economics (Group Formation) - ANSWERS-Individuals take
advantage of group incentive pay plan
Security (Group Formation) - ANSWERS-Individuals join group for
united front
Social (Group Formation) - ANSWERS-Individuals have a strong
desire for affiliation
Punctuated Equilibrium Model - ANSWERS-Target or mission set
that is not easily altered because of inertia; characterized by
equilibrium
Recognition that tactics must change for mission achievement;
characterized by punctuated bursts of activity to complete task
Types of Groups - ANSWERS-Primary
Coalitions
Group - ANSWERS-Widely recognized as an important sociological
and social psychological unit of analysis in the study of organizational
behavior
Group Dynamics - ANSWERS-Interactions and forces among group
members in social situations
Group Dynamic and study of organizational behavior - ANSWERS-
Focus is on the dynamics of members of both formal or informal
work groups and now, teams in the organization
if a group exists in an organization, its members: - ANSWERS-- Are
motivated to join
-Perceive the group as a unified unit of interacting people
-Contribute in various amounts to the group processes
-Reach agreements and have disagreements through various forms of
interaction
Group Dynamics-Kurt Lewin - ANSWERS-describes how a group
should be organized and conducted
Propinquity - ANSWERS-people affiliate with one another due to
spatial or geographical proximity
,ex. students sitting next to each other in a class are more likely to
form a group rather than those sitting at opposite ends of the room.
Propinquity drawback - ANSWERS-It is not analytical and does not
begin to explain some of the complexities of group formation and the
modern development of globalization and electronic, online
networking and telecommuting.
Activities, interactions, and sentiments - ANSWERS-the more
activities people share, the more interactions they have, or the
stronger the sentiments, the more of the other two elements
Balance Theory - ANSWERS-people are attracted to one another on
the basis of similar attitudes toward common objectives and goals
Role in balance theory - ANSWERS-both propinquity and interaction
play a role in ___________
Exchange Theory - ANSWERS-where a minimum positive level
(rewards greater than costs) of an outcome must exist in order for
attraction or group affiliation to take place
Role in Exchange Theory - ANSWERS-Propinquity, interaction and
common attitudes all have roles in ______________
__________________
,Stages of Group Development - ANSWERS-forming, storming,
norming, performing, adjourning (FSNPA)
Forming (Group Development) - ANSWERS-This initial stage is
marked by uncertainty and even confusion. Group members are not
sure about the purpose, structure, task, or leadership of the group.
Storming (Group Development) - ANSWERS-This stage of
development, as indicated by the term, is characterized by conflict
and confrontation. (In the usually emotionally charged atmosphere,
there may be considerable disagreement and conflict among the
members about roles and duties.)
Norming (Group Development) - ANSWERS-The members begin to
settle into cooperation and collaboration. They have a "we" feeling
with high cohesion, group identity, and camaraderie
Performing (Group Development) - ANSWERS-This is the stage
where the group is fully functioning and devoted to effectively
accomplishing the tasks agreed on in the norming stage
Adjourning (Group Development) - ANSWERS-This represents the
end of the group, which in ongoing, permanent groups will never be
reached. However, for project teams or task forces with a specific
objective, once the objective is accomplished, the group will disband
or have a new composition, and the stages will start over again.
Group Formation - ANSWERS-Economics
, Security
Social
Punctuated Equilibrium Model
Economics (Group Formation) - ANSWERS-Individuals take
advantage of group incentive pay plan
Security (Group Formation) - ANSWERS-Individuals join group for
united front
Social (Group Formation) - ANSWERS-Individuals have a strong
desire for affiliation
Punctuated Equilibrium Model - ANSWERS-Target or mission set
that is not easily altered because of inertia; characterized by
equilibrium
Recognition that tactics must change for mission achievement;
characterized by punctuated bursts of activity to complete task
Types of Groups - ANSWERS-Primary
Coalitions
