BUS 326 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Brainstorming, Social Loafing, Role Conflict
15 Oct 2018
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Group 2+ individ interacting and interdep who come together to achieve particular obj. Formal group one defined by org"s strufct w/ designated work assignments establishing tasks. Informal grou neither formally struct nor organizationally determined. Social identity theory ppl have emot reactions to failure/success of their group b/c self-esteem gets tied into group perf. Ingroup favoritism we see members of our ingroup as better than other people. Social identity: several characteristics make it important to a person. Similarity - ppl who have same values as other members have highr group identification. Distinctiveness ppl more likely to notice identities that show how they are diff for other groups. Status most interested in linking selves to high-status groups. Uncertainty reduction membership helsp some understand who they are and how they fit into world. Forming great deal of uncertainty about group"s purpose, struct, leadership: stage complete when members begin to think of themselves as part of a group.
