ORGANIZATIONAL8BEHAVIORWProf. Luo, FanManagement School,Wuhan University of TechnologyEmail:sailluof@126.com
Management School, Wuhan University of Technology Email: sailluof@126.com Organizational Behavior 8 Prof. Luo, Fan
8.Foundations of Group BehaviorDefining and Classifying GroupsStages of Group Development3Group StructureGroup Decision MakingManagement School, Wuhan University of Technology
8. Foundations of Group Behavior 4 1 Defining and Classifying Groups 2 3 Stages of Group Development Group Structure Group Decision Making Management School, Wuhan University of Technology
Teaching PlanObjectsHelp the students defining group and distinguish thedifferent types of groups, understanding the stages ofgroup development and group structure, so as to makeeffective group decisions.. Teaching EmphasesThe theory of informal groupLearning difficultyHow to Overcome Deviant Workplace Behavior?MethodsLecture; Case Discussion; Team Training
Teaching Plan • Objects Help the students defining group and distinguish the different types of groups, understanding the stages of group development and group structure, so as to make effective group decisions. • Teaching Emphases The theory of informal group • Learning difficulty How to Overcome Deviant Workplace Behavior? • Methods Lecture; Case Discussion; Team Training
AChineseProverbAbonze can carry water on shoulder with apoleshoulderTwo bonzes carrywater togetherThree bonzeshave no water心一个和尚挑水吃两个和尚抬水吃三个和尚没水吃Management School, Wuhan University of Technology
A Chinese Proverb A bonze can carry water on shoulder with a pole shoulder Two bonzes carry water together Three bonzes have no water 一个和尚挑水吃 两个和尚抬水吃 三个和尚没水吃 Management School, Wuhan University of Technology
Defining and Classifying GroupsGroup(s)Two or more individuals interacting andinterdependent, who have come togetherto achieveparticular objectivesInformal GroupFormal GroupA designated work groupAgroup that is neither formallydefined bythestructured nor organizationallyorganization's structuredetermined; appears in responseto theneedfor social contactManagement School, Wuhan University of Technology
Defining and Classifying Groups Group(s) Two or more individuals interacting and interdependent, who have come together to achieve particular objectives Formal Group A designated work group defined by the organization’s structure Informal Group A group that is neither formally structured nor organizationally determined; appears in response to the need for social contact Management School, Wuhan University of Technology
Defining and Classifying Groups (cont'd)Command GroupTask GroupAgroupcomposed oftheThose working together toindividuals who reportcomplete a job ortaskdirectly to a givenmanagerInterest GroupFriendship GroupThose working togethertoThose brought togetherattain a specific objectivebecause they share oneorwith which each ismore commonconcernedcharacteristicsManagement School, Wuhan University of Technology
Defining and Classifying Groups (cont’d) Command Group A group composed of the individuals who report directly to a given manager Task Group Those working together to complete a job or task Interest Group Those working together to attain a specific objective with which each is concerned Friendship Group Those brought together because they share one or more common characteristics Management School, Wuhan University of Technology
How to treat Informal Group?PositiveGroup----to support, encourageNeutralGroup----comity, directionNegative Group ----inducement, educationDestructive Group ----to strike, clampdownManagement Sehool, Wuhan University of Technology
Positive Group -to support, encourage Neutral Group -comity, direction Negative Group -inducement, education Destructive Group -to strike, clampdown How to treat Informal Group? Management School, Wuhan University of Technology
WhyPeopleJoin GroupsSecurityStatusSelf-esteemAffiliationPowerGoalAchievementManagement Sehool, Wuhan University of Technology
Why People Join Groups Security Status Self-esteem Affiliation Power Goal Achievement Management School, Wuhan University of Technology
The Five-Stage Model of GroupDevelopmentForming StageThe first stage in group development, characterized bymuch uncertaintyStormingStageThe second stage in group development, characterized byintragroupconflictNorming StageThethird stage in groupdevelopment,characterizedbycloserelationships andcohesivenessManagement School,Wuhan University of Technology
The Five-Stage Model of Group Development Forming Stage The first stage in group development, characterized by much uncertainty Storming Stage The second stage in group development, characterized by intragroup conflict Norming Stage The third stage in group development, characterized by close relationships and cohesiveness Management School, Wuhan University of Technology
Group Development(cont'd)Performing StageThe fourth stage in group development, when the group isfullyfunctionalAdjourning StageThe final stage in groupdevelopment for temporarygroups,characterized by concernwithwrapping up activities ratherthan performanceManagement Sehool, Wuhan University of Technology
Group Development (cont’d) Performing Stage The fourth stage in group development, when the group is fully functional Adjourning Stage The final stage in group development for temporary groups, characterized by concern with wrapping up activities rather than performance Management School, Wuhan University of Technology