(AI GEN) Foundations of Group Behavior

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to group behavior, organizational culture, leadership, and communication.

Inputs in Organizational Behavior

Components that contribute to group dynamics such as individual diversity, personality, values, and emotions.

Formal Groups

Groups defined by the organization’s structure with designated roles and responsibilities.

Informal Groups

Groups that form voluntarily based on personal needs and interests.

Group Cohesion

The degree to which members are attracted to each other and motivated to stay in the group.

Role Expectation

How others believe you should act in a given situation, influenced by societal and cultural norms.

Psychological Contract

An unwritten agreement between employee and employer outlining mutual expectations.

Norms

Acceptable standards of behavior shared by group members.

Social Identity Theory

A theory explaining how group membership affects self-esteem and emotional responses.

Groupthink

A situation where group pressures for conformity deter critical appraisal of unsought options.

Transformational Leadership

A leadership approach that seeks to inspire and motivate followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Conflict in Groups

Disagreements between members which can arise from differing opinions, roles, or processes.

Task Conflict

Disagreement about the content and outcomes of the task being performed.

Intergroup Conflict

Conflict that arises between different groups within an organization.

Negotiation

The process through which two or more parties decide how to allocate scarce resources.

Bargaining Strategies

Methods employed in negotiations, including distributive and integrative bargaining.

Organizational Culture

A system of shared meaning held by members of an organization that distinguishes it from others.

Holacracy

A decentralized management system where decision-making is distributed throughout self-organizing teams.

Cohesiveness

The degree to which group members are motivated to stay together.

Leader-Member Exchange Theory

A theory suggesting that leaders form different types of relationships with subordinates leading to in-groups and out-groups.