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What are the advantages and limitations of cohesive groups?
“Groups differ in their cohesiveness —the degree to which members are attracted to each other and motivated to stay in the group”. (Robbins & Judge, 2013, p288) Is it right if the more cohesive groups are, the more effective groups are? This is up to groups’ performance, objectives and abilities of each member. “Cohesiveness affects group productivity. Studies consistently show that the relationship between cohesiveness and productivity depends on the group’s performance-related norms”. (Robbins & Judge, 2013, p288) Cohesive groups can benefit from quick decision making. They spend less time to agree something because they are cohesive and they share many things in common. Members in cohesive groups tend to have the sense of team spirit and they are always ready to coordinate and cooperate. Though if groups are too big, they may have less cohesive and if members are not independent, task commitments of individuals are low, productivity of groups may be weaker.
Reference:
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2013). Organizational Behavior. [University of Phoenix Custom Edition e-text]. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Retrieved July 8, 2014, from University of Phoenix, Resource, LDR/531-- Organizational Leadership Course Web site.
Week 3 Message 1: Discussion Activity/First Message
How would you separate emotions from the situation? Are there any advantages of having an emotional involvement?
Robbins & Judge (2013) say “Emotions are intense feelings directed at someone or something”. Emotions are very natural feelings that are sometimes difficult to be controlled especially at work. Emotions are reactions to a person (seeing a friend at work may make you feel glad) or an event (dealing with a rude client may make you feel frustrated). You show your emotions when you’re “happy about something, angry at someone, afraid of something. To separate emotions from the situation, you have to
“Groups differ in their cohesiveness —the degree to which members are attracted to each other and motivated to stay in the group”. (Robbins & Judge, 2013, p288) Is it right if the more cohesive groups are, the more effective groups are? This is up to groups’ performance, objectives and abilities of each member. “Cohesiveness affects group productivity. Studies consistently show that the relationship between cohesiveness and productivity depends on the group’s performance-related norms”. (Robbins & Judge, 2013, p288) Cohesive groups can benefit from quick decision making. They spend less time to agree something because they are cohesive and they share many things in common. Members in cohesive groups tend to have the sense of team spirit and they are always ready to coordinate and cooperate. Though if groups are too big, they may have less cohesive and if members are not independent, task commitments of individuals are low, productivity of groups may be weaker.
Reference:
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2013). Organizational Behavior. [University of Phoenix Custom Edition e-text]. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Retrieved July 8, 2014, from University of Phoenix, Resource, LDR/531-- Organizational Leadership Course Web site.
Week 3 Message 1: Discussion Activity/First Message
How would you separate emotions from the situation? Are there any advantages of having an emotional involvement?
Robbins & Judge (2013) say “Emotions are intense feelings directed at someone or something”. Emotions are very natural feelings that are sometimes difficult to be controlled especially at work. Emotions are reactions to a person (seeing a friend at work may make you feel glad) or an event (dealing with a rude client may make you feel frustrated). You show your emotions when you’re “happy about something, angry at someone, afraid of something. To separate emotions from the situation, you have to
References: Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2013). Organizational Behavior. [University of Phoenix Custom Edition e-text]. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Retrieved July 8, 2014, from University of Phoenix, Resource, LDR/531-- Organizational Leadership Course Web site.