Group Behavior in Organizations (Must Answer Both Questions)

QUESTION 1 - Group Cohesion and Productivity

Watch the video (link is below), Got a Wicked Problem? First, Tell Me How You Make Toast.

Then, using the information and concepts from Chapter 5 (see attached) of the course text answer a, b, and c in 250 words or more. Remember to cite sources including the course text and at least two other scholarly resources.

a. Identify the point at which piggybacking began to occur within the problem-solving groups and explain its significance.

b. Explain why working in complete silence fostered group effectiveness in the groups shown.

c. Explain why the groups developed more effective instruction models for toast making than individuals.

Reference

Coget, J. and Losh, S. (2018). Group behavior in organizations (2nd ed.). [Electronic version].

Wujec, T. (2013, June). Got a wicked problem? First, tell me how you make toast .

· This video supports the Group Cohesion and Productivity discussion this week.

QUESTION 2 - Norms and Conformity (Chapter 6)

A common problem in organizational decision making is groupthink. Consider an example of decision making in your own organizational experience, or from recent history. After summarizing the situation, list the symptoms of groupthink as they occurred.

Explain how you think they created a rigid or narrow decision making style that resulted in a poor choice for the group. Response must be 250 words or more.

Remember to cite sources including the course text and at least two other scholarly resources.

Reference

Coget, J. and Losh, S. (2018). Group behavior in organizations (2nd ed.). [Electronic version].