Theories Of Group Behavior

Author : Brian Mullen,George R. Goethals
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461246343

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Theories of Group Behavior by Brian Mullen,George R. Goethals Pdf

In the fall of 1983, we began to organize a symposium entitled "General Social Psychological Theories of Group Behavior." Our goal was to encourage the extension and application of basic current social psychology to group behavior. The symposium was presented in the spring of 1984 at the Eastern Psychological Association convention in Baltimore and the interest that it generated led to discussions with colleagues and friends about similar efforts by social psychologists, eventually resulting in the present book. Some clarification about the contents is in order. First, the theories presented here are clearly social psychological in scope and level of analysis, as discussed in the Introduction (Chapter 1). However, we are not trying to encompass sociological, anthropological, political, or historical theoretical approaches to group behavior. Second, while the theories comprise a wide-ranging and representative, if not quite exhaustive, selection of social psychological theories of group behavior, there are some interesting and general perspectives that are not represented. For example, one perspective that is conspicuous by its absence is some variant of learning theory. Aside from the rare, notable exception (e.g., Buss, 1979), little work currently is being done on group behavior from a learning theoretic perspective. Our inclusion or exclusion of a theory reflects our judgment regarding its currency and accessibility to social psychological researchers.

Author : Cary L. Cooper
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UCAL:B4887578

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Theories of Group Processes by Cary L. Cooper Pdf

Author : Marshall Scott Poole,Andrea B. Hollingshead
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004-10-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781506319841

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Theories of Small Groups by Marshall Scott Poole,Andrea B. Hollingshead Pdf

Theories of Small Groups: Interdisciplinary Perspectives brings together the threads that unify the field of group research. The book is designed to define and describe theoretical perspectives on groups and to highlight select research findings within those perspectives. In this text, editors Marshall Scott Poole and Andrea B. Hollingshead capitalize on the theoretical advances made over the last fifty years by integrating models and theories of small groups into a set of nine general theoretical perspectives. Theories of Small Groups is the first book to assess, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate the body of theory and research on small groups across disciplinary boundaries.

Author : Marvin E. Shaw
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015050201055

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Group Dynamics by Marvin E. Shaw Pdf

Abstract: The text is written for readers with a command of basic principles of social psychology but have relatively little background in the study of group behavior. The author suggests that groups are formed for a broad variety of purposes and that our effectiveness in working with groups can be increased by understanding some of the many variables that affect group processes. The author introduces findings from a number of empirical studies to make inferences about group behavior. After introducing the reader to the study of small groups the author addresses several key topical areas in a chapter by chapter approach: (1) individuals and groups, (2) group formation and development, (3) physical environment of groups, (4) personal characteristics of group members, (5) group composition, (6) group structure, (7) leadership, (8) group tasks and group goals, (9) groups in action, and (10) issues and problems.

Author : Erich H. Witte,James H. Davis
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317780359

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Understanding Group Behavior by Erich H. Witte,James H. Davis Pdf

These books grew out of the perception that a number of important conceptual and theoretical advances in research on small group behavior had developed in recent years, but were scattered in rather fragmentary fashion across a diverse literature. Thus, it seemed useful to encourage the formulation of summary accounts. A conference was held in Hamburg with the aim of not only encouraging such developments, but also encouraging the integration of theoretical approaches where possible. These two volumes are the result. Current research on small groups falls roughly into two moderately broad categories, and this classification is reflected in the two books. Volume I addresses theoretical problems associated with the consensual action of task-oriented small groups, whereas Volume II focuses on interpersonal relations and social processes within such groups. The two volumes differ somewhat in that the conceptual work of Volume I tends to address rather strictly defined problems of consensual action, some approaches tending to the axiomatic, whereas the conceptual work described in Volume II is generally less formal and rather general in focus. However, both volumes represent current conceptual work in small group research and can claim to have achieved the original purpose of up-to-date conceptual summaries of progress on new theoretical work.

Author : Dorwin Cartwright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Small groups
ISBN : STANFORD:36105034885173

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Group Dynamics by Dorwin Cartwright Pdf

Author : Steven Altman,Enzo Valenzi,Richard M. Hodgetts
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 762 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483215945

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Organizational Behavior by Steven Altman,Enzo Valenzi,Richard M. Hodgetts Pdf

Organizational Behavior: Theory and Practice covers the concepts of organizational behavior. The book discusses the foundations of modern organizational behavior and the individual or group behavior in organizations. The text then describes organizational structure and the ways in which individuals, groups, and the structure all come together in an organizational setting. In this part of the book, major consideration is given to basic factors in organizational design, contingency factors in organizational design, and job design. The organizational processes used in bringing together the individual, the group, and the structure are also considered. The book further tackles the ways in which organizations deal with behavioral problems, such as conflict and the fears that often accompany change. Behavioral psychologists and students taking behavioral courses in management will find the text useful.

Author : Richard B. McKenzie,Dwight R. Lee
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006-02-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521859813

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Microeconomics for MBAs by Richard B. McKenzie,Dwight R. Lee Pdf

This is the first textbook in microeconomics written exclusively for MBA students. McKenzie/Lee minimizes attention to mathematics and maximizes attention to intuitive economic thinking. The text is structured clearly and accessibly: Part I of each chapter outlines the basic theory and Part II applies this basic theory to management issues. 'Perspective' sections in each chapter provide a new line of argument or different take on a business or policy issue, and carefully chosen topics and review questions are designed to spark lively and instructive debates. Throughout the book, McKenzie and Lee aim to infuse students with the economic way of thinking in the context of a host of problems that MBA students, as future managers of real-world firms, will find relevant to their career goals.

Author : James B. Rule
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520301771

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Theories of Civil Violence by James B. Rule Pdf

Theories of Civil Violence provides both a new look at the origins of civil upheaval and a critical examination of society theory itself. James B. Rule develops an incisive historical analysis of theories of civil violence, beginning with the classic views of Hobbes and Marx and continuing to those of Gurr, Tilly, and other present-day thinkers. He then exploits this overview to yield conclusions on the nature of and prospects for theoretical understanding of social and political life in general. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1988.

Author : John B. Miner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317463573

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Organizational Behavior 1 by John B. Miner Pdf

This comprehensive text provides a detailed review and analysis of the building-block theories in Organizational Behavior. Expanding on his previous work in the field, John Miner has identified the key theories that every student or scholar needs to understand to be considered literate in the discipline. Organizational Behavior: Essential Theories of Motivation and Leadership analyzes the work of leading theorists. Each chapter includes the background of the theorist represented, the context in which the theory arose, the initial and subsequent theoretical statements, research on the theory by the theory's author and others (including meta-analysis and reviews), and practical applications. Special features including boxed summaries of each theory at the beginning of each chapter, two introductory chapters on the scientific method and the development of knowledge, and detailed and comprehensive references, help make this text especially useful for graduate courses in Organizational Behavior and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Author : Lawrence R. Frey,Dennis Gouran,Marshall Scott Poole
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1999-07-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0761910271

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The Handbook of Group Communication Theory and Research by Lawrence R. Frey,Dennis Gouran,Marshall Scott Poole Pdf

Documents and synthesizes work done in group communication scholarship's 50-year history, presenting an overview of group communication study from its beginnings in pedagogy to its status as a mature discipline with a variety of theoretical positions and methodological practices. Material is divided

Author : Conor Vibert
Publisher : M.E. Sharpe
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0765612941

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Theories of Macro Organizational Behavior by Conor Vibert Pdf

Annotation This text provides a comprehensive summary of 30 of the major theories that underpin Organization Theory and Economic Organization. Each theory is summarized in a stand-alone fashion, reflecting the diversity of thinking on these issues. The book has a wide application for courses designed to inform students of the main issues confronting organizations.

Author : Robert Alan LeVine,Donald Thomas Campbell
Publisher : New York : Wiley
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105041831582

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Ethnocentrism: Theories of Conflict, Ethnic Attitudes, and Group Behavior by Robert Alan LeVine,Donald Thomas Campbell Pdf

Author : Donald C. Pennington
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317724612

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The Social Psychology of Behaviour in Small Groups by Donald C. Pennington Pdf

The Social Psychology of Behaviour in Small Groups covers theories of group behaviour and their application in organizational psychology. Topics include the structure and formation of groups and the roles that individuals play within groups, as well as more applied areas such as co-operation and conflict, teamwork, leadership and decision-making in small groups. Throughout the book theory, research and concepts are applied to real-life and everyday social behaviour. The book is well illustrated and includes many mental exercises to engage the reader. Donald Pennington has provided a lively, accessible and systematic text suitable for undergraduates studying social psychology and those studying organizational psychology on psychology and business studies courses.

Author : Thelma S. Horn
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Goal (Psychology)
ISBN : 0736057358

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Advances in Sport Psychology by Thelma S. Horn Pdf

This third edition presents a thorough review of the literature and terminilogy in key topic areas. The clear explanation of potential research directions and the list of contributors make this a must-have book for students of sport psychology.