Group Dynamics and Work Teams: Theories, Stages, and Effectiveness
A summary of key theories and stages of group dynamics, focusing on work teams and their effectiveness.
Sarah Robinson
Contributor
4.5
47
4 months ago
Preview (5 of 15)
Sign in to access the full document!
Chapter 8: Group Dynamics and Work Teams
Group Dynamics and Work Teams: Theories, Stages, and
Effectiveness
Analyze the significance of group dynamics in organizational settings by
discussing the various types of groups, their formation stages, and their impact on
individual and team performance. Compare and contrast the Five-Stage Model of
Group Formation with the Punctuated-Equilibrium Model. Additionally, evaluate
the effectiveness of teams in organizations and suggest strategies for overcoming
common challenges that lead to team failure. Support your analysis with relevant
examples and theories.
Word Count Requirement: 1,500–2,000 words.
Group Dynamics and Work Teams: Theories, Stages, and
Effectiveness
Analyze the significance of group dynamics in organizational settings by
discussing the various types of groups, their formation stages, and their impact on
individual and team performance. Compare and contrast the Five-Stage Model of
Group Formation with the Punctuated-Equilibrium Model. Additionally, evaluate
the effectiveness of teams in organizations and suggest strategies for overcoming
common challenges that lead to team failure. Support your analysis with relevant
examples and theories.
Word Count Requirement: 1,500–2,000 words.
8: Group Dynamics and Work Teams
Learning Objectives:
1. Define what is meant by a group and identify different types of groups
operating within organizations.
2. Describe the importance of norms, roles, status, and cohesiveness within
organizations.
3. Explain how individual performance in groups is affected by the presence
of others (social facilitation) and the number of others with whom one is
working (social loafing).
4. Define what teams are and describe the various types of teams that exist in
organizations.
5. Describe the effectiveness of teams in organizations.
6. Explain the factors responsible for the failure of some teams to operate as
effectively as possible and steps that can be taken to build successful
teams.
Chapter Overview
The first half of this chapter describes the nature of groups by defining what
groups are, identifying various types of groups and why they form, explaining the
various stages through which groups develop, and describing the dynamics of the
way groups are structured. Following this, the attention shifts to how effective
groups operate. Specifically, how people are affected by the presence of others,
how the cultural makeup of a group affects performance, and the tendency for
people to withhold their individual performance under certain conditions.
Chapter Outline
I. PREVIEW CASE: RAZR Gives Motorola the Edge
A. Suggested In-Class Discussion Questions:
1. Do you think it's possible for something as advanced as
the RAZR phone to be completely designed by just one
person or are teams absolutely required?
2. How did Shaddock and Weiss’ handling of their team
help it succeed? What did they do?
3. Had the teams stayed within the regular organization
and used the normal methods of development, would
the RAZR phone be as successful as it is today?
Slide 8.01-.03
Learning Objectives:
1. Define what is meant by a group and identify different types of groups
operating within organizations.
2. Describe the importance of norms, roles, status, and cohesiveness within
organizations.
3. Explain how individual performance in groups is affected by the presence
of others (social facilitation) and the number of others with whom one is
working (social loafing).
4. Define what teams are and describe the various types of teams that exist in
organizations.
5. Describe the effectiveness of teams in organizations.
6. Explain the factors responsible for the failure of some teams to operate as
effectively as possible and steps that can be taken to build successful
teams.
Chapter Overview
The first half of this chapter describes the nature of groups by defining what
groups are, identifying various types of groups and why they form, explaining the
various stages through which groups develop, and describing the dynamics of the
way groups are structured. Following this, the attention shifts to how effective
groups operate. Specifically, how people are affected by the presence of others,
how the cultural makeup of a group affects performance, and the tendency for
people to withhold their individual performance under certain conditions.
Chapter Outline
I. PREVIEW CASE: RAZR Gives Motorola the Edge
A. Suggested In-Class Discussion Questions:
1. Do you think it's possible for something as advanced as
the RAZR phone to be completely designed by just one
person or are teams absolutely required?
2. How did Shaddock and Weiss’ handling of their team
help it succeed? What did they do?
3. Had the teams stayed within the regular organization
and used the normal methods of development, would
the RAZR phone be as successful as it is today?
Slide 8.01-.03
Preview Mode
Sign in to access the full document!
100%
Study Now!
XY-Copilot AI
Unlimited Access
Secure Payment
Instant Access
24/7 Support
Document Chat
Document Details
Subject
Psychology