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- Bus 201A
This document explains the differences between groups and teams, and the importance of balancing conformity and deviance, and maintaining a moderate level of cohesiveness. It is useful for students of Bus 201A.
What's inside
- Definition of groups and teams
- Importance of conformity and deviance
- Role of cohesiveness in groups
- Types of work groups
- Balancing change and stability
- Managing conflict in organizations
Who it is for: Students of Bus 201A. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Groups and teams are collections of people who work together. This document explains how they differ, and the importance of conformity, deviance and cohesiveness in them.
Groups and Teams
Groups are two or more people who interact to meet goals. Teams are a type of group who work intensely together for a specific goal. Teams are a type of work group, but not all work groups are teams.
Conformity and Deviance
Conformity is following the norms of the group. Deviance is breaking those norms. Both are needed in a group. Too much conformity limits creativity. Too much deviance creates chaos.
Cohesiveness
Cohesiveness is how well group members get along. It affects how much they want to stay in the group. It also affects how much they follow group norms and work towards group goals.
Working in Groups
Some people work better alone, others in teams. Management puts people together based on their qualities. Individuals must then work within the group to achieve the organization's goals.
Key terms
- Deviance
- Actions or behaviours that violate social norms.
- Norms
- Rules and expectations that guide members of society.
- Conformity
- Following the norms of the group.
- Cohesiveness
- How well group members get along and stay loyal to the group.
- Work groups
- Groups of people who work together at three levels: dependent, independent and interdependent.
- Teams
- A type of work group who work intensely together for a specific goal.
Questions this document helps with
- What is the difference between a group and a team?
- Why is a balance of conformity and deviance important?
- How does cohesiveness affect a group's success?
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