Human Resource Management

Project

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Problem
Statement

Secondary
Research

Primary
Research

Data
Analysis

Section B
Group 3

Recommendati
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Agenda

Introductio
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Problem
Statement

Secondary
Research

Primary
Research

Data
Analysis

Recommendati
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Literature Review
Effects of Size and Task Type on Group Performance and
Member Reactions
J. Richard Hackman and Neil Vidmar Sociometry Vol. 33, No. 1 (Mar.,
1970), pp. 37-54
Small group tends to feel that groups were small for best results, they also feel
more personally involved in the solution.
Larger groups are seen as highly
disagreement, and as showing disunity.

competitive,

as

having

considerable

Members of larger groups felt inhibited from expressing their feelings because of
some dominating individuals in group.
It is difficult to collate individual ideas and a need of strong leader is felt to keep
the group on the track.
Section B
Group 3

Agenda

Introductio
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Problem
Statement

Secondary
Research

Primary
Research

Data
Analysis

Recommendati
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Literature Review
Social Loafing: A Field Investigation
Robert C. Liden, Sandy J. Wayne, Renata A. Jaworskiand Nathan
Bennett
Expectancy theory: It assumes that behaviour results from conscious choices among
alternatives whose purpose it is to maximize pleasure and to minimize pain.
Task interdependence: Extent to which the work performed by one member of a group
affects the others or the degree of task-driven interaction among work group
members
Task visibility: When tasks are not highly visible by others, individuals may perceive
no benefit from exerting high effort and no punishment from exerting low effort
Section B
Group 3

Agenda

Introductio
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Problem
Statement

Secondary
Research

Primary
Research

Data
Analysis

Recommendati
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Literature Review
Improving team decisionmaking performance with
collaborative measures",
Arthur B. Jeffery,Jeanne D. Maes,Mary F. BrattonJeffery (2005)
Team Performance Management : An International Journal, Vol. 11
Iss: 1/2, pp.40 50
Enforce accountability. If you dont enforce the code of conduct and hold people
accountable, there will be the natural tendency to ignore the rules when it suits the
needs of the individual.
Goals should be clear enough for team as well as for individuals; goal setting and
prioritization will increase enthusiasm.
Strive for continuous improvement. Periodically convene the team and ask, What do
we need to be doing more of, differently and stop doing to close the gap from where
we are to where we want to be?
Section B
Group 3

Regression
Participation
Analysis

Social Loafing

Section B
Group 3

Regression
Academic Load
Analysis

Administrative Support

Section B
Group 3