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Synergy is the goal (Things so combined that they are more effective together than the sum of their separate parts)
Study Questions
What is the nature of groups in organizations? The dynamics of group formation and various types of groups What are the stages of group development? What are the foundations of group performance? How do groups make decisions?
Group a collection of two or more people who work with one another regularly to achieve common goals In a true group 1.Members are mutually dependent on one another to achieve common goals 2.Members interact with one another to pursue those goals over a sustained period of time Groups are important resources that are good for both organizations and their members Help accomplish important tasks Help maintain a high-quality workforce by satisfying needs of their members
Meaning of a Group
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What is the nature of groups in organizations? Effective groups achieve high levels of:
Task performance
Members attain performance goals regarding quantity, quality, and timeliness of work results
Members satisfaction
Members believe that their participation and experiences are positive and meet important personal needs
Team viability
Members are sufficiently satisfied to continue working together on an ongoing basis
What is the nature of groups in organizations? Situations in which groups are superior to individuals
When there is no clear expert in a particular problem or task When problem solving can be handled by a division of labor and the sharing of information When creativity and innovation are needed
What is the nature of groups in organizations? Potential benefits for group members
People learn from each other and share job skills and knowledge The learning environment and the pool of experience within a group can be used to solve difficult and unique problems Helpful to new comers Groups are important sources of need satisfaction for their members
What is the nature of groups in organizations? - Group members support and help each other in acquiring and improving job competencies-may make up for the deficiencies in organizational training systems
What is the nature of groups in organizations? Groups can also have problem Social loafing-Ringlemann effect
The tendency of people to work less hard in a group than they would individually. Reasons for social loafing
Individual contributions are less noticeable in the group context Some prefer to see others carry the workload
What is the nature of groups in organizations? Social facilitation is an important aspect of group work
The tendency for a persons behavior to be influenced by the presence of others
Classifying Groups
Informal Group A group that is neither formally structured nor organizationally determined; appears in response to the need for social contact.(are unofficial & serve special interest)
Formal Group A designated work group defined by the organizations structure.(work unit headed by manager & direct reports)
Classifying Groups
Command Group(permanent) A group composed of the individuals who report directly to a given manager. Interest Group(informal) Those working together to attain a specific objective with which each is concerned. Task Group(temporary) Those working together to complete a job or task.
Friendship Group Those brought together because they share one or more common characteristics.
Formal groups
Formal groups can be permanent or temporary Permanent work groups or command groups in the vertical structure often appears in the organization chart as departments( market research dept) -division (consumer product division) -or teams (product assembly teams) Vary in size They are formed to perform specific function on an ongoing basis-continue till some decision to change or reconfigure the organization
Formal groups
Temporary work groups are task groups specifically created to solve a problem or perform a defined task -They disband once the assigned purpose or task is accomplished -Committees -Organizations make use of cross functional teams and task forces for special problem solving efforts Task force to examine possibility of implementing flexible work hours for non managerial position Project team specific task like (new email system-cross functional)
Project teams
Formed to complete a specific task with a well-defined end point
Virtual group
Members work together via computers
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Forming stage
High dependence on leader for guidance and direction. Little agreement on team aims other than received from leader. Individual roles and responsibilities are unclear. Leader must be prepared to answer lots of questions about the team's purpose, objectives and external relationships. Processes are often ignored. Members test tolerance of system and leader. Leader directs (similar to Situational Leadership 'Telling' mode).
Storming
Decisions don't come easily within group. Team members vie for position as they attempt to establish themselves in relation to other team members and the leader, who might receive challenges from team members. Clarity of purpose increases but plenty of uncertainties persist. Cliques and factions form and there may be power struggles. The team needs to be focused on its goals to avoid becoming distracted by relationships and emotional issues. Compromises may be required to enable progress. Leader coaches (similar to Situational Leadership 'Selling' mode).
Norming
Agreement and consensus is largely forms among team, who respond well to facilitation by leader. Roles and responsibilities are clear and accepted. Big decisions are made by group agreement. Smaller decisions may be delegated to individuals or small teams within group. Commitment and unity is strong. The team may engage in fun and social activities. The team discusses and develops its processes and working style. There is general respect for the leader and some of leadership is more shared by the team. Leader facilitates and enables (similar to the Situational Leadership 'Participating' mode).
Performing
The team is more strategically aware; the team knows clearly why it is doing what it is doing. The team has a shared vision and is able to stand on its own feet with no interference or participation from the leader. There is a focus on overachieving goals, and the team makes most of the decisions against criteria agreed with the leader. The team has a high degree of autonomy. Disagreements occur but now they are resolved within the team positively and necessary changes to processes and structure are made by the team. The team is able to work towards achieving the goal, and also to attend to relationship, style and process issues along the way. team members look after each other. The team requires delegated tasks and projects from the leader. The team does not need to be instructed or assisted. Team members might ask for assistance from the leader with personal and interpersonal development. Leader delegates and oversees (similar to the Situational Leadership 'Delegating' mode).
Johari window
Known by self known To others
Tell Self disclosure HIDDEN AREA(CLOSED)
SHARED DISCOVERY OTHERS OBSERVATION
Ask
unknown by self
Feedback
BLIND AREA
UNKNOWN AREA(DARK)
SELF DISCOVE RY
Unknown By others
What are the stages of group development? Tannenbaum and Schmidt Continuum
The Tannenbaum and Schmidt Continuum management style tends to offer more freedom as the group matures. As the team matures and becomes more self-suffient and self-directing, so the manager's style should react accordingly, ideally becoming more detached, more delegating, encouraging and enabling the group to run itself, and for a successor (or if you are a good manager or a lucky one, for more than one successor) to emerge.
What are the foundations of group performance? To understand the foundations of group performance let us understand the open systems model Help us understand how groups like organizations pursue effectiveness by interacting with their environments to transform resource inputs into product output
What are the foundations of group performance? Goals, rewards, and resources
Long-term performance relies on:
Appropriate goals Well-designed reward systems Adequate resources
What are the foundations of group performance? What goes on between groups Intergroup dynamics
The dynamics that take place between two or more groups Competition Intergroup problems(sales and manufacturing dont get along)Negative
What are the foundations of group performance? Ways to achieve positive intergroup dynamics
Refocusing members on a common enemy or goal Negotiating directly Training members to work more cooperatively Refocusing rewards on contributions to the total organization and how much groups help each other
Decision by consensus
Discussion leads to one alternative being favored by most members and the other members agree to support it
Decision by unanimity
All group members agree totally on the course of action to be taken