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Chapter 14Understanding Groups and Teams
Chapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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LEARNING OUTLINEFollow this Learning Outline as you read and study this chapter.
Understanding Groups Define the two types of groups. Describe the five stages of group development.
Explaining Group Behaviour Explain the major components that determine group performance and satisfaction. Discuss how roles, norms, conformity, group size, and group cohesiveness influence group behaviour.
Chapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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LEARNING OUTLINE (cont)Follow this Learning Outline as you read and study this chapter.
Explaining Group Behaviour (contd) Explain how group norms can both help and hurt an organization. Define groupthink and social loafing. Describe the relationships between group cohesiveness and productivity. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making. Discuss how conflict management influences group behaviour.
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LEARNING OUTLINE (cont)Follow this Learning Outline as you read and study this chapter
Turning Groups into Effective Teams Compare groups and teams. Explain why teams have become so popular.
Describe the four most common types of teams. List the characteristics of effective teams.
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Understanding Groups Group Two or more interacting and interdependent individuals who come together to achieve particular goals Formal groups Work groups that have designated work assignments and tasks directed toward organizational goals Informal groups Groups that are independently formed to meet the social needs of their membersChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Examples of Formal Groups Command Task Cross-functional Self-managedGroups that are determined by the organization chart and composed of individuals who report directly to a given managerExhibit 14.1aChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Examples of Formal Groups Command Task Cross-functional Self-managedGroups composed of individuals brought together to complete a specific job task; their existence is often temporary because once the task is completed, the group disbandsExhibit 14.1bChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Examples of Formal Groups Command Task Cross-functional Self-managedGroups that bring together the knowledge and skills of individuals from various work areas or groups whose members have been trained to do each others jobsExhibit 14.1cChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Examples of Formal Groups Command Task Cross-functional Self-managedGroups that are essentially independent and in addition to their own tasks, take on traditional responsibilities, such as hiring, planning and scheduling, and performance evaluationsExhibit 14.1dChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Difference Between Groups and Teams Groups Interact primarily to share information and to make decisions to help each member do his or her job more efficiently and effectively
Teams Work intensely on a specific, common goal using their positive synergy, individual and mutual accountability, and complementary skills
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Stages in Group Development Forming Members join and begin the process of defining the groups purpose, structure, and leadership
Performing A fully functional group structure allows the group to focus on performing the task at hand
Storming Intragroup conflict occurs as individuals resist control by the group and disagree over leadership
Adjourning The group prepares to disband and is no longer concerned with high levels of performance
Norming Close relationships develop as the group becomes cohesive and establishes its norms for acceptable behaviourChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Ex. 14.2 Stages of Group Development
Prestage 1
Stage I Forming
Stage II Storming
Stage III Norming
Stage IV Perf orming
Stage V Adjourning
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Exhibit 14.3 Group Behaviour Model
External Conditions Imposed on the Group
Group Member Resources Group Processes Group Structure
Group Tasks
Performance and Satisfaction
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Conditions Affecting Group Behaviour External (Organizational) Conditions Overall strategy Authority structures Formal regulations Available organizational resources Employee selection criteria Performance management (appraisal) system Organizational culture General physical layout
Internal Group Variables Individual competencies and traits of members Group structure Size of the group Cohesiveness and the level of intragroup conflict Internal pressures on members to conform to the groups norms
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Group Member Resources Teams are affected by what the individual members bring to the group. Factors of interest include: Member knowledge Abilities Skills Personality characteristics
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Group Structure Role The set of expected behaviour patterns attributed to someone who occupies a given position in a social unit; roles assist the group in task accomplishment or in maintaining group member satisfaction Role conflict: experiencing differing role expectations Role ambiguity: uncertainty about role expectationsChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Group Structure (contd) Norms Acceptable standards or expectations that are shared by the groups members Common types of norms: Effort and performance Output levels, absenteeism, promptness, socializing
Dress Loyalty
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Group Structure (contd) Conformity Individuals conform in order to be accepted by groups Group pressures can have an effect on an individual members judgment and attitudes The effect of conformity is not as strong as it once was, although it is still a powerful force Groupthink: The extensive pressure of others in a strongly cohesive or threatened group that causes individual members to change their opinions to conform to that of the group
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Exhibit 14.4 Examples of Cards Used in the Asch Study
X
A
B
C
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Group Structure: Group Size Small groups Complete tasks faster than larger groups Make more effective use of facts Large groups Solve problems better than small groups Are good for getting diverse input Are more effective in factfinding Social Loafing The tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually
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Group Structure (contd) Group Cohesiveness The degree to which members are attracted to a group and share the groups goals Highly cohesive groups are more effective and productive than less cohesive groups when their goals align with organizational goals
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Exhibit 14.5 The Relationship Between Cohesiveness and ProductivityCohesiveness High Low
Strong Increase in Productivity
Moderate Increase in Productivity
Decrease in Productivity
No Significant Effect on Productivity
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Group Processes: Group Decision Making Advantages Generates more complete information and knowledge Generates more diverse alternatives Increases acceptance of a solution Increases legitimacy of decisionChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
Disadvantages Time consuming Minority domination Pressures to conform Ambiguous responsibility
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Exhibit 14.6 Group Vs. Individual Decision MakingCriteria of Effectiveness Accuracy Groups Individuals
SpeedCreativity Degree of acceptance EfficiencyChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Exhibit 14.7 Techniques for Making More Creative Group DecisionsDecision-making groups that interact by using linked computers. An idea-generating process that encourages alternatives while withholding criticism.
Electronic Meetings
Increased Creativity
Brainstorming
Nominal Group Technique (NGT)
A group decision-making technique in which group members are presented with a problem; each member independently writes down his or her ideas on the problem; and then each member presents one idea to the group until all ideas have been presented. No discussion takes place until all ideas have been presented.
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Conflict Management Conflict The perceived incompatible differences in a group resulting in some form of interference with or opposition to its assigned tasks Traditional view: conflict must it avoided Human relations view: conflict is a natural and inevitable outcome in any group Interactionist view: conflict can be a positive force and is absolutely necessary for effective group performance
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LowHigh
Level of Conflict
High
Level of Group Performance
Exhibit 14.8 Conflict and Group Performance
A Low Situation Level of Conflict A Low or none
B
C
B Optimal
C High
Type of ConflictGroup's Internal Characteristics Level of Group Performance
Dysfunctional
Functional
DysfunctionalDisruptive Chaotic Uncooperative Low
Apathetic Viable Stagnant Self-Critical Unresponsive to Change Innovative Lack of New Ideas Low High
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Conflict Management (contd) Categories of Conflict Functional conflicts Dysfunctional conflicts
Types of Conflict Task conflict: content and goals of the work Relationship conflict: interpersonal relationships Process conflict: how the work gets done
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Conflict Management (contd) Techniques to Reduce Conflict: Avoidance Accommodation Forcing Compromise Collaboration
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Exhibit 14.9 Conflict Resolution Techniques
Forcing
Collaborating
Resolving conflicts by satisfying ones own needs at the expense of anothers.
Resolving conflicts by seeking an advantageous solution for all parties.
Resolving conflicts by each party's giving up something of value.
Compromising
Resolving conflicts by withdrawing from or suppressing them.
Resolving conflicts by placing anothers needs and concerns above your own.
Source: Adapted from K.W. Thomas, Conflict and Negotiation Processes in Organizations, in M.D. Dunnette and L.M. Hough (eds.) Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, vol. 3, 2nd ed. (Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press, 1992), p. 668. With permission
Avoiding Uncooperative Cooperativeness
Accommodating Cooperative
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Group Tasks Highly complex and interdependent tasks require: Effective communications: discussion among group members Controlled conflict: more interaction among group members
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Advantages of Using Teams Teams outperform individuals Teams provide a way to better use employee talents Teams are more flexible and responsive
Teams can be quickly assembled, deployed, refocused, and disbanded
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What Is a Team? Work Team A group whose members work intensely on a specific common goal using their positive synergy, individual and mutual accountability, and complementary skills
Types of Teams Problem-solving teams Self-managed work teams Cross-functional teams Virtual teams
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Why Are Work Teams Popular?Exhibit 14.10Creates esprit de corps
Increases performance
Managers can do more strategic POPULARITY OF management WORK TEAMS
Takes advantage of workforce diversity
Increases flexibility
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Types of Teams Problem-solving teams Self-managed work teams Cross-functional teams Virtual teamsEmployees from the same department and functional area who are involved in efforts to improve work activities or to solve specific problemsChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Types of Teams Problem-solving teams Self-managed work teams Cross-functional teams Virtual teamsA formal group of employees who operate without a manager and are responsible for a complete work process or segmentChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Types of Teams Problem-solving teams Self-managed work teams Cross-functional teams Virtual teamsA hybrid grouping of individuals who are experts in various specialties and who work together on various tasksChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Types of Teams Problem-solving teams Self-managed work teams Cross-functional teams Virtual teamsTeams that use computer technology to link physically dispersed members in order to achieve a common goalChapter 14, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, and Nancy Langton, Management, Eighth Canadian Edition. Copyright 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Exhibit 14.12 Characteristics of Effective TeamsClear Goals External Support Relevant Skills
Internal Support
EFFECTIVE TEAM
Mutual Trust
Appropriate Leadership
Unified Commitment Good Communication
Negotiating Skills
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Have a clear understanding of their goals Have competent members with relevant technical and interpersonal skills Exhibit high mutual trust in the character and integrity of their members
Characteristics of Effective Teams
Are unified in their commitment to team goals Have good communication systems Possess effective negotiating skills Have appropriate leadership Have both internally and externally supportive environments
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Teams Arent Always the Answer Three questions to ask to determine the appropriateness of a team approach: Can the work be done better by more than one person? Does the work create a common purpose or set of goals that is more than the aggregate of individual goals? Are the members of the group interdependent?
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