Intergroup Behavior and Performance
Completion requirements
Groups require optimum information flow, integrated goals, and coordination with rules and procedures. This resource looks at the interaction between different groups. It asks, "What happens when one group in an organization must interact with another?" This is a critical question for organizations because all businesses are made up of different groups that have to interact with each other. This extends to small businesses because they must interact with external groups such as suppliers and contractors. As you read, take notes on the three types of group interdependence: pooled, sequential, or reciprocal. Think about what the author says about what interdependent groups need to function and apply those same criteria to what a single group needs to function.
Introduction
- What are barriers to intergroup cooperation, and how do you take action to minimize such impediments and understand how to get the most out of the collective actions of groups in organizations in order to enhance industrial competitiveness?
Source: OpenStax, https://opentextbc.ca/organizationalbehavioropenstax/chapter/intergroup-behavior-and-performance/
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