ion of level of commitment. The subgrouping stage is a linking process that involves finding allies. Conflict, stage 3, answers questions regarding the fight to survive. Individual differentiation occurs when individuals are successful in resolving differences; a lack of success in this area leads to differences that threaten group cohesion. The final stage is collaboration, where synergy is achieved.
The chapter describes the development and benefits of a well-working team and some inhibiting factors. A performing group must also be a learning group, with work and development. Group benefits include productivity, personal development, and the satisfaction of mutual goal attainment.
4. Managing Individual Behavior: Bringing Out the Best in People
Fink discusses the fact that effective managers need to understand the overall system from a broad perspective which includes long-range goals. They must also know how groups function. This chapter focuses on the employee as an individual within the larger group and organiz
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