Understanding Group Behavior (cont.) Basic Group Concepts (cont.) -Sas-a prestige grading,position,or rank in a group may be conferred informally based on personal characteristics may be formally conferred ro Size-effect on behavior of group depends upon the type of outcome large groups-good for getting diverse input small groups-good at making use of information dispersion of responsibility in large groups leads to free rider tendency ©Prentice Hall,2002 15-11Understanding Group Behavior (cont.) Basic Group Concepts (cont.) – Status - a prestige grading, position, or rank in a group • may be conferred informally based on personal characteristics • may be formally conferred – Group Size - effect on behavior of group depends upon the type of outcome • large groups - good for getting diverse input • small groups - good at making use of information • dispersion of responsibility in large groups leads to free rider tendency © Prentice Hall, 2002 15-11