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What stage of group development occurs when members first meet and come together?
What stage of group development occurs when members first meet and come together?
During which stage do group members begin to resolve disagreements and handle differences?
During which stage do group members begin to resolve disagreements and handle differences?
What is the primary focus during the Performing stage of group development?
What is the primary focus during the Performing stage of group development?
What marks the end of a group's lifecycle in the Adjourning stage?
What marks the end of a group's lifecycle in the Adjourning stage?
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Which stage of group development involves intense conflict and disagreement among members?
Which stage of group development involves intense conflict and disagreement among members?
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What is groupthink most commonly associated with?
What is groupthink most commonly associated with?
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What phenomenon describes individuals working less hard in a group setting?
What phenomenon describes individuals working less hard in a group setting?
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Which statement best describes a potential downside of high group cohesion?
Which statement best describes a potential downside of high group cohesion?
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What is NOT a characteristic of groups prone to groupthink?
What is NOT a characteristic of groups prone to groupthink?
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What can be a consequence of social loafing in group projects?
What can be a consequence of social loafing in group projects?
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Which type of leader focuses on emotional support and understanding the feelings of their team?
Which type of leader focuses on emotional support and understanding the feelings of their team?
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What characterizes a participative leader?
What characterizes a participative leader?
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Achievement-oriented leaders are primarily focused on what aspect of leadership?
Achievement-oriented leaders are primarily focused on what aspect of leadership?
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Which leadership style would likely discourage employee involvement in decisions?
Which leadership style would likely discourage employee involvement in decisions?
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In what way do supportive leaders differ from achievement-oriented leaders?
In what way do supportive leaders differ from achievement-oriented leaders?
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What is social loafing?
What is social loafing?
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What does collective efficacy refer to?
What does collective efficacy refer to?
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Which statement best defines leadership?
Which statement best defines leadership?
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Who qualifies as a formal leader?
Who qualifies as a formal leader?
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What distinguishes informal leaders from formal leaders?
What distinguishes informal leaders from formal leaders?
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What type of power is primarily based on a person's skills and knowledge?
What type of power is primarily based on a person's skills and knowledge?
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Which type of power derives from the personal characteristics of the individual?
Which type of power derives from the personal characteristics of the individual?
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Which power is characterized by the ability to provide rewards to others?
Which power is characterized by the ability to provide rewards to others?
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What kind of power relies on the ability to impose penalties or consequences?
What kind of power relies on the ability to impose penalties or consequences?
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Which type of power is recognized as a formal right to make decisions?
Which type of power is recognized as a formal right to make decisions?
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What type of conflict occurs within a person?
What type of conflict occurs within a person?
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Which cause of conflict relates to relying on others to accomplish one's goals?
Which cause of conflict relates to relying on others to accomplish one's goals?
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What is a positive outcome of conflict in an organization?
What is a positive outcome of conflict in an organization?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of conflict mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of conflict mentioned?
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In what type of conflict do individuals disagree and may have personal issues with one another?
In what type of conflict do individuals disagree and may have personal issues with one another?
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Study Notes
Group Development
- A group is a collection of individuals who interact with each other
- Forming: the initial stage where group members come together for the first time
- Storming: group members feel safe and included, and differences are discussed
- Norming: group members can handle differences, and are ready for the next stage
- Performing: group participants focus on the work and their performance
- Adjourning: the ending of the group, which can be bittersweet
Group Cohesion
- Groupthink: common in highly cohesive groups
- Social loafing: individuals put in less effort in group contexts
- Collective Efficacy: a group's perception of its ability to perform well
Leadership
- Leadership: influencing others to work towards a goal
- Formal leaders: hold positions of authority
- Informal leaders: without formal positions but exert influence
- Trait Approaches to Leadership: focuses on personality traits
- Leader Decision Making: authoritarian, democratic, laissez-faire
- Big 5 Personality Traits: used to understand leadership styles
Bases of Power
- Legitimate Power
- Reward Power
- Coercive Power
- Expert Power
- Information Power
- Referent Power
Conflict
- Conflict: disagreement between people
- Intrapersonal Conflict: arises within a person
- Interpersonal Conflict: among individuals (eg. coworkers)
- Intergroup Conflict: among different groups
- Causes of conflict: organizational structure, limited resources, task interdependence, incompatible goals, personality differences, communication issues
- Outcomes of Conflict: positive (better ideas, increased participation, better understanding), negative (stress, anxiety, decreased productivity)
Conflict Management
- Conflict Management: resolving disagreements effectively
- Ways to manage conflict: change the structure, change the composition of the team, create a common opposing force, consider majority rule, problem solve
- Conflict-handling styles: avoidance, accommodation, compromise, competition, collaboration
Negotiation
- Negotiation: process where two or more people resolve an issue or arrive at a compromise
- Distributive Negotiation: hard bargaining
- Integrative Negotiation: win-win
- Stages of Negotiation: investigation (information gathering), bargaining, agreement
- BATNA: alternative to a negotiated agreement
Career Guidance
- Career guidance: information about products, markets, and educational opportunities
- Guidance helps people to make wise choices and solve problems
Guidance
- Guidance is a process that helps people understand their relationship to others, their problems, and making decisions
- Philosophical Foundations of Guidance: uniqueness of a person
- Socio-cultural Foundations of Guidance: school, family, society
- Psychological Foundations of Guidance: psychological needs, individuality, realization, adjustment, development
Career Development Theories
- Holland's theory: framework of six different career interest types (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional)
- Self-concept theory: self-concept as a product of complex interactions
- Gottfredson's theory of circumscription and compromise: dynamic interplay between genetic makeup and the environment
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This quiz explores the stages of group development including forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. It also covers concepts related to group cohesion, leadership styles, and decision-making processes. Test your understanding of how groups function and lead effectively in various contexts.
