theories

Lewin’s Dynamic Theory of Personality

Group influence can surpass individual personality; democratic leadership promotes participation, while autocratic leadership controls outcomes to shape behavior.

Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura

Learning occurs via observation and interaction; diverse teams share experiences to foster innovation and build trust through open communication.

Intergroup Conflict Theory by Muzafer Sherif

Competition for limited resources sparks conflict; managed cooperation resolves disputes faster and drives organizational growth.

Social Identity Theory by Henri Tajfel

Self-definition through in-groups and out-groups influences perceptions and decisions; active inclusivity reduces bias and strengthens team cohesion.

Groupthink Theory by Irving Janis

Groupthink arises when the desire for harmony suppresses critical evaluation; leaders must encourage dissent and evidence-based discussion to avoid consensus blindness.

Cooperation and Competition Theory by Morton Deutsch & David W. Johnson

Healthy competition drives innovation while cooperation ensures sustainability; organizations thrive when shared goals align with personal motivation.

Wilhelm Wundt

founder of experimental psychology

Gustave Le Bon

mob mentality / crowd psychology / group mind

Émile Durkheim

collective consciousness, representations; anomie

Floyd Allport

group fallacy; social facilitation

Kurt Lewin

B = f(P,E); Behavior = function of Person and Environment