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12.Group
two or more individuals engaged in social interaction to achieve some goal
12.Team
interdependent workers with complementary skills working toward a shared goal
12.roles
patterns of behavior that are adapted based on expectation about the function of a position
12.why are group roles important?
help provide some specific plan for behavior
12.Three categories of work roles in groups
–Group task roles are related to getting the job done (e.g., leader, evaluator) –Group building and maintenance roles deal with maintaining personal relationships among members (e.g., encourager, compromiser) –Self-centered roles involve satisfying personal rather than group goals (…
12.role expectations
beliefs concerning the responsibility and requirement of a particular role
12.role differentiation
the process by which group members learn to perform various roles
12.Role ambiguity
a sense of uncertainty over the requirement of a particular
12.Norm
rules that group adopt governing appropriate and inappropriate behavior
12.organizational socialization
the process by which new employees learn group roles and noms and develop specific work skills and abilities "on-boarding process"
12.Organizational socialization three processes
1. the development of specific work skills and abilities ( main goal of personal training) 2. the acquisition of set of appropriate role behavior 3. adjustment to the work groups norms and values
12.three stages
1. anticipatory (realistic expectation) 2. accommodation (new employees learn about the various role) 3. role management (transition to regular members mastering the task or roles they will perform)
12.conformity
the process of adhering to group norms
12.group cohesiveness
the degree of attraction among group members
12.we-they feeling
intra-group cohesiveness created by the existence of a common threat typically another group
12.Group Efficacy
•A group’s shared belief that they can attain organizational outcomes. self efficacy can lead to positive group efficacy which can help with group cohesiveness and productivity
12.reciprocity rule
–The tendency for persons to pay back those to whom they are indebted for assistance cooperation in work place
12.task interdependence
–The degree to which an individual’s task performance depends on the efforts/skills of others
12.social loafing
the phenomenon where by individuals working in group exert less effort than when working alone
12.competition in work groups
The process whereby group members are pitted against one another to achieve individual goals.
12.conflict
behavior by a person or group intended to inhibit the attainment of goals by another person or group
12.levels of conflict
intrapersonal interpersonal intragroup intergroup interorganizational
12.sources of conflict
•Competition for resources •Interdependence •Intraorganizational “we-they” •Interpersonal sources •Personality •Age
12.managing conflict
-Dominating (Forcing):persisting in conflict -Accommodation:making sacrifice to resolve conflict -Compromise:resolution where both parties give up part of their goal -Collaboration:parties cooperate to reach a solution that satisfies both -Avoidance:withdrawing from a conflict…
12.group decision making
establishing goals, choosing among various courses of action
12.autocratic decision making
•Autocratic: The group leader makes the decision alone, using information available only to the group leader. Consultative: The group leader shares the problem with the group to get their collective input, but makes the decision alone.
12.Democratic decision making
a strategy by which decision are made by the group members based on majority rule
12.Consensus
Decision making based 100% members agreement
12.group think
a group process generating creative ideas or solutions through a non critical happen in highly cohesive groups
12. brain storming
a group process generating creative ideas or solutions through a non critical and non judgmental process
12.group decision making advantages
works from a broad knowledge base decision is accepted by members decision is highly critiqued aspect of the problem can be divided among group members
12.Groupthink symptoms
1.Illusion of invulnerability 2.Illusion of morality 3.Shared negative stereotypes 4.Collective rationalizations 5.Self-censorship 6.Illusion of unanimity 7.Direct conformity pressure 8.Mindguards
12.group polarization
The tendency for groups to make decisions that are more extreme than those made by individuals.
13.leadership
ability to direct guide a group towards the achievement of goals "often the leader of a work group is the person who holds a particular position or title such as supervisor"
13.Universalist Theories
theories that look for the major characteristics common to all effective leaders.
13.Great man/woman theory
a universities theory of leadership that maintains that great leaders are born not made
13.traits
enduring attributes associated with an individuals make up or personality
13.trait theory
attempt to discover the traits shared by all effective leaders
13.behavioral theories of leadership
theories derived form studies at Ohio state and university of Michigan that focus on the behaviors common to effective leaders
13.Ohio state university
Factor analysis: list of hundreds of behavior narrowed down into two general categories Initiating structure: includes leader behaviors that define, organize and structure the work situation Consideration: leader behaviors that show a concern for the feeling, attitudes and needs of …
13.University of Michigan
successful leaders tended to exhibit patterns of behavior labeled... task-oriented behaviors: concentrated on job performing, focused on work task relationship- oriented behaviors: concern for employees, involving them in decision making. focus on maintaining interpersonal relation…
13.leadership grid
an application of the findings from the behavioral theories of the leadership that stresses that effective leaders should both be task oriented and relationship oriented
13.country club management
1,9 Leadership Grid thoughtful attention to needs of people for satisfying relationships leads to a comfortable friendly org atmosphere and work tempo
13.team management
9,9 leadership grid work accomplishment is from committed people, interdependent through a common stake in organization purpose leads to relationship of trust and respect.
13.impoverished management
1, 1 leadership grid exertion of minimum effort to get required work done is appropriate to sustain organization memebership
13.authority compliance management
9,1 leadership grid efficiency in operations results from arranging conditions of work in such a way that human element interfere to a minimum degree
13.middle of road management
5,5 leadership grid adequate organization performance is possible through balancing the necessity to get out work with maintaining morale of people at a satisfactory level
13.contingency theories
theories that look at the interaction of characteristics of both the leader and the situation
13.fiedler's contingency model
maintains the effective leadership depends on a match between the leaders style and the degree to which the work situation gives control and influence to the leader. task oriented or relationship oriented "leaders style must fit the amount of control and power the leader will have …
13.Least preferred coworker (LPC)
a measure that assesses leaders task or relationship oriented by having them rate their own difficult fellow worker
13.Situation Favorability
◦Leader-member relations: good leader-member relations = more favorable situation ◦Task structure: more structure = more favorable situation ◦Leader position power: strong power = more favorable situation
13.LPC Scores & Performance
Good Performance with moderate level of favorableness is high LPC score ( person oriented) Good Performance with favorable and unfavorable favorableness is low LPC score ( task oriented)
13.path-goal theory
states that a leader's job is to help the work group achieve their desired goal, to achieve goal leader must adopt one of four categories. -Directive style:plans, organizes, coordinates -Achievement-oriented style:sets challenging goals and rewards increases in performance -Supportive …
13.decision-making model
a theory that matches characteristics of the situation with leader decision making strategies
Decision making autocratic I
The leader makes the decision alone, using information available only to the leader.
13.Decision Making Autocratic II
The leader obtains information from subordinates and then makes the decision alone.
Decision Making Consultative I
The leader shares the problem with relevant subordinates and gets their ideas and input individually, but makes the decision alone.
13.Decision Making Consultative II
The leader shares the problem with subordinates as a group, gets their collective input, but makes the decision alone.
13.Decision Making Group
The leader shares the problem with subordinates as a group and together they make a consensus decision
13.Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Model
Focus is on the interactions between leaders and workers. Workers fall into either the: In-group –Leader has positive view of worker –Worker feels supported and encouraged Out-group –Leader has negative image of worker –Worker does not respect or trust leader
13.Transformational Leadership
•Idealized Influence:walking the walk; talking the talk •Inspirational Motivation:providing a compelling vision •Intellectual Stimulation: encouraging creativity •Individualized Consideration: offering personalized attention
13.charismatic leadership theory
states that leaders possesses some exceptional characteristics that cause followers to be loyal and inspired 1. leader characteristics 2. follower characteristic 3. Situational Characteristics
14.Influence
the ability to use social forces to affect the behavior of others
14.power
the use of some aspect of work relationship to compel another to perform a certain action despite resistance
14.organizational politics
self serving actions designed to affect the behavior of other to achiever personal goals
14. influence tactics
1.Assertiveness 2.Ingratiation 3.Rationality Sanctions 5.Exchanges 6.Upward Appeals 7.Blocking 8.Coalitions
14.Organizational Power
Derived from a person’s position in an organization and from control over important resources afforded by that position
14.Individual Power
Derived from personal characteristics that are of value to the organization, such as expertise or ability
14. Power Bases
Coercive power → punishment or threats Reward power → the ability to offer something positive Legitimate power → formal authority Expert power → certain work-related knowledge or skill Referent power → the individual is respected, admired, and liked by others
14. Organizational Politics
Functional politics Political behaviors that help the organization to attain its goals Dysfunctional politics Political behaviors that detract from the organization’s ability to attain its goals
14.Organizational Politics Factors that contribute to the use of organizational politics:
¨Competition for power and resources ¨Subjective performance appraisals ¨Delay in measurement of work outcomes ¨Compensation for inadequacies ¨Lack of cooperation and interdependence ¨Increased group decision making

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