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S/HR/87. Importance of groups and group behaviour and their influence on individuals

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1500
DATE:
2003
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19.99 GBP

This paper discusses the importance of managers understanding groups and group behaviour in the work place and then considers the positive and negative influences of groups on individual behaviour at work. Through analysis of group theories and behaviour it concludes that managerial knowledge can bring benefits both to the organisation and the individual. Areas discussed include Tuckman's model, Belbin's theory, autonomous group structures, Hofman's model of group work behaviour, and risky-shift phenomenon

 

KEYWORDS: hr, importance, behaviour, influence, individuals,

 
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