Unfortunately, groups can wind up being less, rather than more, than the sum of their parts. Why is this?
Imagine a local company has contacted you regarding how they use and implement teams within the workplace.
Includethe topics and models covered in the readings: crowding, evaluation apprehension, social loafing, groupthink, group polarization, social pressure, and minority influence.
Create a research-based presentation with detailed written speaker notes in the notes section of each slide to help the company understand the various benefits and pitfalls of team- or group-based work.
Address the following in your presentation:
Discuss research findings on the various dynamics of groups of people working together.
Each slide should list the model or theory addressed and a scenario to help the organization grasp the key concepts as well as advice on how to overcome the negative effects.
Translate the research results into everyday terms, as your audience will be people unfamiliar with psychological jargon.