Understanding Group Behavior (cont.) Basic Group Concepts (cont.) -Sas-a prestige grading,position,or rank in a group may be conferred informally based on personal characteristics may be formally conferred ro Size-effect on behavior of group depends upon the type of outcome large groups-good for getting diverse input small groups-good at making use of information dispersion of responsibility in large groups leads to free rider tendency ©Prentice Hall,2002 15-11
Understanding Group Behavior (cont.) Basic Group Concepts (cont.) – Status - a prestige grading, position, or rank in a group • may be conferred informally based on personal characteristics • may be formally conferred – Group Size - effect on behavior of group depends upon the type of outcome • large groups - good for getting diverse input • small groups - good at making use of information • dispersion of responsibility in large groups leads to free rider tendency © Prentice Hall, 2002 15-11
Understanding Group Behavior (cont. Basic Group Concepts (cont.) Group Cohesiveness-degree to which members are attracted to a group and share the group's goals relationship between cohesiveness and group effectiveness depends upon the alignment of group and organizational goals ©Prentice Hall,2002 15-12
Understanding Group Behavior (cont.) Basic Group Concepts (cont.) – Group Cohesiveness - degree to which members are attracted to a group and share the group’s goals • relationship between cohesiveness and group effectiveness depends upon the alignment of group and organizational goals © Prentice Hall, 2002 15-12
Relationship Between Cohesiveness And Productivity Cohesiveness High Low pue dno Jo juawuiy sTeoD 5日 Strong Increase Moderate Increase in Productivity in Productivity jeuonezlue3O MOT Decrease in No Significant Effect Productivity on Productivity ©Prentice Hall,2002 15-13
Strong Increase in Productivity Decrease in Productivity No Significant Effect on Productivity Moderate Increase in Productivity Relationship Between Cohesiveness And Productivity High Low Cohesiveness Alignment of Group and Organizational Goals Low High © Prentice Hall, 2002 15-13