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THE FOUNDATIONS OF GROUP BEHAVIOR AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR By:  Stephen Robbins &  Timothy Judge Prepared by: GREGAR DONAVEN E. VALDEHUEZA, MBA Lourdes College Instructor
Learning Objectives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Defining and Classifying Groups ,[object Object],[object Object]
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Why do people join groups? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Stages of Group Development ,[object Object],[object Object]
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An Alternative Model: For Temporary Groups with Deadlines ,[object Object],[object Object]
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Group Properties: Roles, Norms, Status, Size, and Cohesiveness ,[object Object],[object Object]
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[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Typology of  Deviant Workplace Behavior Stealing from the organization Lying about hours worked Sabotage Property Wasting resources Intentionally working slowly Leaving early Production EXAMPLES CATEGORY Stealing from coworkers Verbal abuse Sexual harassment Personal aggression Blaming coworkers Gossiping and spreading rumors Showing favoritism Political EXAMPLES CATEGORY
[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object]
Relationship Between Group Cohesiveness, Performance Norms, and Productivity Low productivity Moderate to low productivity High productivity Moderate productivity Low High High Low C O H E S I V E N E S S P E R F O R M A N C E N O R M S
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Group Decision Making ,[object Object],[object Object]
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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Evaluating Group Effectiveness Low Moderate High High Development of group cohesiveness Moderate Moderate Not applicable High Commitment to solution Low Moderate Low High Potential for interpersonal conflict High High High Low Task orientation Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Speed High Low Low Low Money costs Low Moderate Low High Social pressure High High Moderate Low Number and quality of ideas Electronic Nominal Brainstorming Interacting EFFECTIVENESS CRITERIA TYPE OF GROUP
-  END  - Clarifications? Suggestions? Violent reactions? If none, then you may go. Take care everyone.   

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The Foundations of Group Behavior

  • 1. THE FOUNDATIONS OF GROUP BEHAVIOR AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR By: Stephen Robbins & Timothy Judge Prepared by: GREGAR DONAVEN E. VALDEHUEZA, MBA Lourdes College Instructor
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  • 16. Typology of Deviant Workplace Behavior Stealing from the organization Lying about hours worked Sabotage Property Wasting resources Intentionally working slowly Leaving early Production EXAMPLES CATEGORY Stealing from coworkers Verbal abuse Sexual harassment Personal aggression Blaming coworkers Gossiping and spreading rumors Showing favoritism Political EXAMPLES CATEGORY
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  • 24. Relationship Between Group Cohesiveness, Performance Norms, and Productivity Low productivity Moderate to low productivity High productivity Moderate productivity Low High High Low C O H E S I V E N E S S P E R F O R M A N C E N O R M S
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  • 34. Evaluating Group Effectiveness Low Moderate High High Development of group cohesiveness Moderate Moderate Not applicable High Commitment to solution Low Moderate Low High Potential for interpersonal conflict High High High Low Task orientation Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Speed High Low Low Low Money costs Low Moderate Low High Social pressure High High Moderate Low Number and quality of ideas Electronic Nominal Brainstorming Interacting EFFECTIVENESS CRITERIA TYPE OF GROUP
  • 35. - END - Clarifications? Suggestions? Violent reactions? If none, then you may go. Take care everyone. 