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• SynergySynergy When group performance levels are greater than that When group performance levels are greater than that
achieved by employees working on their own.achieved by employees working on their own.
•GroupGroup Two or more people who interact with one Two or more people who interact with one
another to achieve a common objective.another to achieve a common objective. Membership group—a group that an Membership group—a group that an
individual belongs to by virtue of birth individual belongs to by virtue of birth or life circumstances.or life circumstances.
Reference group—any group we belong to, Reference group—any group we belong to, or aspire to belong to, and that we use to or aspire to belong to, and that we use to judge the adequacy of our behavior.judge the adequacy of our behavior.
Groups and Teams (cont’d)Groups and Teams (cont’d)
•TeamTeam Two or more people joined in a Two or more people joined in a
cooperative activity for work or play.cooperative activity for work or play. Team characteristics:Team characteristics:
Intensity with which they work togetherIntensity with which they work together Bonding and cohesion (“bondedness”)Bonding and cohesion (“bondedness”)——
the pthe perception of themselves as team memberserception of themselves as team members Overriding pursuit of a collectively shared goalOverriding pursuit of a collectively shared goal——
their esprit de corpstheir esprit de corps Work teamsWork teams
Small groups of individuals who work collaboratively Small groups of individuals who work collaboratively to their and their organization’s mutual benefit.to their and their organization’s mutual benefit.
Groups and Teams (cont’d)Groups and Teams (cont’d)
•Types of groups and teamsTypes of groups and teams Formal group (team)—a group Formal group (team)—a group
consciously created to serve consciously created to serve an organizational objective.an organizational objective.
Informal group—a group not intentionally Informal group—a group not intentionally created, arising spontaneously out of created, arising spontaneously out of
people’s social needs, physical people’s social needs, physical proximity, common interests, proximity, common interests,
Groups and Teams (cont’d)Groups and Teams (cont’d)
•Types of groups and teams (cont’d)Types of groups and teams (cont’d) Work team—a group responsible for producing the Work team—a group responsible for producing the
organization’s goods or services.organization’s goods or services. Parallel team—a team that performs functions that the Parallel team—a team that performs functions that the
regular organization is equipped to perform well.regular organization is equipped to perform well. Project team—a team that is time-limited and formed to Project team—a team that is time-limited and formed to
work on a single task; when the task is completed the work on a single task; when the task is completed the team disbands.team disbands.
Management team—a team that manages (plans, Management team—a team that manages (plans, organizes, directs, and controls) organizational organizes, directs, and controls) organizational subunits and activities under their control.subunits and activities under their control.
•Key componentsKey components The team should be responsible for whole task.The team should be responsible for whole task. Assigned work should cause social and cooperative Assigned work should cause social and cooperative
interactions.interactions. All members should eventually learn all jobs related to All members should eventually learn all jobs related to
the task.the task. The team should be self-contained with the resources The team should be self-contained with the resources
and expertise necessary to complete the task.and expertise necessary to complete the task. The team should have the information necessary to The team should have the information necessary to
evaluate its own performance. evaluate its own performance.
Levels of Employee InvolvementLevels of Employee Involvement
Level Action Primary Outcome
1. Information sharing Managers decide, then inform employees
Conformance
2. Dialogue Managers get employee input, then decide
Acceptance
3. Special problem solving Managers assign a one-time problem to selected employees
Contribution
4. Intra-group problem solving Intact group meets weekly to solve local problems
Commitment
5. Inter-group problem solving Cross-functional group meets to solve mutual problems
Cooperation
6. Focused problem solving Intact group deepens involvement in a specific issue
Concentration
7. Limited self-direction Teams at selected sites function full time with minimal supervision
Accountability
8. Total self-direction Executives facilitate self-management in an all-team company
Ownership
Source: J.D. Orsburn, L. Moran, E. Musselwhite, and J.H. Zenger. 1990. Self-directed work teams: The new American challenge. Homewood, IL: Business One Irwin, 34. TABLE 14TABLE 14–3–3
Task Role: Activities that facilitate task achievement for the group
Stating the problem clearly, pointing out problems that need attention, getting others to state problems.
Recognizing the need for information, facts, data and giving them and giving aid in securing them.
Recognizing the need for opinions or feelings and getting them.
Making suggestions, proposals for solving problems.
Evaluating solutions and suggestions, testing for practicality.
Summarizing group progress, or decisions, or disagreements.
Making procedural suggestions to help coordinate activities, subcommittees, buzz groups, role play, list suggestions on board, get group to assign priorities to agenda items, preventing “railroading.”
Calling attention to time limits, amount of time remaining to get the job done, and agenda still to be covered.
Serving as “group memory,” recording suggestions, decisions, being secretary.
)The Stages of Group (Team) DevelopmentThe Stages of Group (Team) Development
FIGURE 14FIGURE 14–4–4Source: Adapted from L. N. Jewell and H. J. Reitz. 1981. Group effectiveness in organizations. Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman, 204.
Guidelines for Group DevelopmentGuidelines for Group Development
• Stage 1: OrientationStage 1: Orientation Ensure strong leadership—a willingness and ability to Ensure strong leadership—a willingness and ability to
structure and guide the group.structure and guide the group. Offer group members the opportunity to share, discuss, Offer group members the opportunity to share, discuss,
and exchange ideas and information.and exchange ideas and information. Assign or have the group develop specific goals.Assign or have the group develop specific goals.
Assign or have the group define Assign or have the group define group roles for each other.group roles for each other.
Provide answers to members’ Provide answers to members’ questions about the group.questions about the group.
Guidelines for Group Development Guidelines for Group Development (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Stage 2: ConflictStage 2: Conflict Accept conflict as necessary for further group Accept conflict as necessary for further group
development.development. Allow conflict to emerge.Allow conflict to emerge. Allow testing of group norms by members.Allow testing of group norms by members. Allow subgroups to form Allow subgroups to form
but maintain at least some but maintain at least some total group interactions.total group interactions.
Guidelines for Group Development Guidelines for Group Development (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Stage 3: CohesionStage 3: Cohesion Provide a fair, nonpower-seeking leader who will work Provide a fair, nonpower-seeking leader who will work
for the good of the group.for the good of the group. Develop a system for addressing and resolving Develop a system for addressing and resolving
disagreements (conflict).disagreements (conflict). Encourage a sense of group identity.Encourage a sense of group identity. Encourage written and/or public statements from the Encourage written and/or public statements from the
group as a whole.group as a whole. Develop and formalize a permanent operating structure Develop and formalize a permanent operating structure
Guidelines for Group Development Guidelines for Group Development (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Stage 4: DelusionStage 4: Delusion Accept delusion as a normal stage necessary for further Accept delusion as a normal stage necessary for further
group development.group development. Avoid the onset of groupthink by watching for Avoid the onset of groupthink by watching for
symptoms and taking corrective action as needed.symptoms and taking corrective action as needed. Avoid prolonged continuation of delusion by Avoid prolonged continuation of delusion by
challenging the unrealistic bases for the delusion.challenging the unrealistic bases for the delusion.
Guidelines for Group Development Guidelines for Group Development (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Stage 5: DisillusionStage 5: Disillusion Accept disillusionment as necessary for development.Accept disillusionment as necessary for development. Allow disillusionment to occur openly.Allow disillusionment to occur openly. Force development of disillusionment by identifying and Force development of disillusionment by identifying and
presenting group problems.presenting group problems. Allow subgroups to form, but maintain at least so total Allow subgroups to form, but maintain at least so total
group interactions.group interactions. If the existing group leader cannot manage conflicts, If the existing group leader cannot manage conflicts,
replace him/her with a directive leader.replace him/her with a directive leader. Emphasize how and why the group can mature effectively.Emphasize how and why the group can mature effectively.
Guidelines for Group Development Guidelines for Group Development (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Stage 6: Guidelines for the Acceptance StageStage 6: Guidelines for the Acceptance Stage Provide a leader with good interpersonal skills.Provide a leader with good interpersonal skills. Encourage open, honest discussion of issues.Encourage open, honest discussion of issues. Discourage differences that focus on personalitiesDiscourage differences that focus on personalities Dissolve subgroups through rewards for commitment to Dissolve subgroups through rewards for commitment to
the total group.the total group. Identify to the group the unique qualities and Identify to the group the unique qualities and
contributions of each member.contributions of each member. Develop effective communication channels.Develop effective communication channels. Use issue-oriented decision-making strategies.Use issue-oriented decision-making strategies.
Individual Differences and Group FitIndividual Differences and Group Fit
•The theory of work adjustmentThe theory of work adjustment The fit (relationship) between the individual and the The fit (relationship) between the individual and the
organization that exists when:organization that exists when: The needs of the individual are reinforced by the The needs of the individual are reinforced by the
benefits and opportunities (inducements) offered by benefits and opportunities (inducements) offered by the organization.the organization.
The needs of the organization are fulfilled by the skills The needs of the organization are fulfilled by the skills and abilities (contributions) of the employee.and abilities (contributions) of the employee.
Individual Differences and Group Fit Individual Differences and Group Fit (cont’d)(cont’d)
•Characteristics of Effective Team PlayersCharacteristics of Effective Team Players ExtroversionExtroversion ConscientiousnessConscientiousness AgreeablenessAgreeableness Internal locus of controlInternal locus of control Need for affiliationNeed for affiliation CollectivismCollectivism
Managing Team EffectivenessManaging Team Effectiveness
•Dimensions of team effectivenessDimensions of team effectiveness Customer satisfactionCustomer satisfaction Performance—quantityPerformance—quantity Performance—qualityPerformance—quality Member satisfactionMember satisfaction Member commitmentMember commitment CooperationCooperation AbsenteeismAbsenteeism TurnoverTurnover Citizenship behaviorCitizenship behavior