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Whether you are participating in a community organization, on a sports team, or on a work crew many factors make up the group. One important factor for any group the interorganizational relationships. These relationships do not reside within the group itself but rather the relationships between the group and the outside resources that play a role in the success of the group.   There are many aspects that come to play with any group, both positive and negative. Those who take a negative aspect and help turn it positive or set the bar by increasing productivity and/or quality become strong leaders. Those leaders set the standard within the group for others to follow.
      In reference to the construction industry, many relationships form within each project. From the architect and the general contractor, the subcontractor and the supply vendor, the subcontractor and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) or from one subcontractor to another, interorganizational relationships form. One relationship is established when an architect designs the blueprints for the builder or general contractor to specifications. The builder or general contractor then collects bids from sub-contractors and hires each trade forming yet another interorganizational relationship. For example, the builder or general contractor would first consider hiring a concrete sub-contractor company to pour the footings and foundation for the project. Within this relationship, the general contractor and the subcontractor will discuss the norms, and regulations such as safety codes, spec requirements, insurance providers and the deadlines in which the sub-contractor would have to meet. When issues arise, the general contractor and subcontractor discuss the issue at hand to determine the best solution to resolve the issue.   If the issue relates to a problem with the design, the architect or engineer is notified of the issue and any changes to the plans deemed necessary are changed. All of... [continues]

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