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Chapter 9 words
managment
Term | Definition |
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Group | Two or more interacting and interdependent individuals who come together to achieve specific goals |
Streaming 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 relationship and cohesiveness |
Forming stage | The first stage of group development in which people join the group and then define the group's purpose, structure, and leadership |
Performing stage | The fourth stage of group development, when the group is fully functional and works on the group task |
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 group's members |
Adjourning Stage | The final of stage of group development for temporary groups, during which groups prepare to disband |
Status | A prestige grading, position, or rank within a group |
Social loafing | The tendency for individuals to expend 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 group's goals |
Work terms | Groups who members work intensely on specific, common goals using their positive synergy, individual and mutual accountability, and complementary skills |