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Peer reviewedMiesing, Paul; Preble, John F. – Small Group Behavior, 1985
The effects of different group processes on team performance is examined using a formative evaluation. A taxonomy of six different decision-making and leadership styles is developed. Cohesion was found to be a significant factor in explaining high performance. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Unity
Peer reviewedHirokawa, Randy Y.; Johnston, Dierdre D. – Small Group Behavior, 1989
Presents conceptual model of group decision-making process that identifies essential factors and processes that impact upon group decisions. Integrates concepts from various academic disciplines to provide theoretical framework for research generation and to organize and synthesize past and future research findings in effort to establish…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
Peer reviewedGero, Anne – Small Group Behavior, 1985
Explored group participants' bias toward reducing conflict in consensus versus majority decision styles. Results suggest that the participants expect climate in consensus process to be more agreeable and friendly than in majority process. Social work students showed greater confidence in consensus than in majority, but business administration…
Descriptors: Bias, Business Administration, Conflict, Graduate Students
