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Ch.8 vocab
Term | Definition |
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group | 2 or more interacting and interdependent individuals who come together to achieve specific goals. |
forming stage | the first stage of group development in which people join the group and then define the groups purpose, structure, and leadership. |
storming stage | the second stage of group development, which is characterized by intragroup conflict. |
norming stage | the third stage of group development, which is characterized by close relationships and cohesiveness. |
performing stage | the fourth stage of group development, when the group is fully functional and works on the group task. |
adjourning stage | the final stage of group development for temporary groups, during which groups prepare to disband. |
role | behavior patterns expected of someone who occupies a given position in a social unit. |
norms | standards or expectations that are accepted and shared by a groups members. |
status | a prestige grading, position, or rank within a group. |
social locating | the tendency for individuals to expand less effort when working collectively than when working individually. |
group cohesiveness | the degree to which group members are attracted to one another and share the groups goals. |
work teams | groups whose members work intensely on specific, common goals using their positive synergy, individual and mutual accountability, and complementary skills. |
problem-solving teams | a team from the same department or functional area thats involved in efforts to improve work activities or to solve specific problems. |
self-managed work team | a type of work team that operates without a manager and is responsible for a complete work process or segment. |
cross-functional team | teams made up of individuals from various departments and that cross traditional department lines. |
virtual team | a type of work team that uses technology to link physically dispersed members in order to achieve a common goal. |