MGHB02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Onboarding, Organizational Culture, Job Satisfaction
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We often rely on information that others provide for us. This information dependence gives others the opportunity to influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions via the signals they send to us. Group frequently has a vested interest in how individual members think and act because such matters can affect the goal attainment of the group. Members frequently desire the approval of the group. One of the most obvious consequences of information and effect dependence is the tendency for group members to conform to the social norms that have been established by the group. Three different motives for social conformity: compliance. Conformity to a social norm prompted by the desire to acquire rewards or avoid punishment. Simplest, most direct motive for conformity to group norms. Occurs because a member wishes to acquire rewards from the group and avoid punishment. Primarily involves effect dependence: identification, internalization.
