Discussion Post: Organizational Behavior
Chapter 9: Foundations of Group Behavior
• Distinguish between the different types of groups.
• Describe the punctuated-equilibrium model of group development.
• Show how role requirements change in different situations.
• Demonstrate how norms exert influence on an individual's behavior.
• Show how status and size affect group performance.
• Describe how issues of cohesiveness and diversity can be integrated for group effectiveness.
• Contrast the strengths and weaknesses of group decision making.
Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
• You have been working at Saxet Consulting for the past year and are expected to complete three client reviews per week. You have been very productive and have been completing two extra reviews per week. At a recent team meeting, you expected to receive praise from the President for this extra work; however, your manager took credit for the extra work and received the praise from the President. What has your manager violated and what is your likely reaction?
Homework
• Discuss deviant workplace behavior? How is deviant workplace behavior influenced by the group to which the individual belongs?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.