group process APPROACHES

GROUP PROCESS APPROACHES. By: Veronica C. Sepada.

TYPES OF INTERVENTIONS. 1. Organization Confrontation Meeting.

ORGANIZATION CONFRONTATION MEETING. It is an intervention designed to mobilize the resources of the entire organization to: Identify problems Set priorities and action targets Begin working on Identified problems..

APPLICATION STAGES. 1.Group meeting is scheduled and held in an appropriate place.

Determining specific results is difficult. In many cases, results appear dramatic in mobilizing the total resources of the organization for problem identification and solution. It is a classic approach especially in times of low performance There is a clear need for evaluative research..

INTERGROUP RELATIONS INTERVENTIONS. Interventions are important because: Groups often must work with and through the other groups to accomplish their goals Groups within organization often create problems and place demands on each other The quality of the relationships between groups can affect the degree of organizational effectiveness.

MICROCOSM GROUPS. It consists of a small number of individuals who reflect the issue being addressed..

RESOLVING INTERGROUP CONFLICTS. It is designed specifically to help two groups or departments within an organization resolve dysfunctional conflicts.

Intergroup conflict resolution. Behavioral interventions - are oriented to keeping the relevant parties physically separate and specifying the limited conditions under which interaction is occurred. It is seem most applicable in situations in which task interdependence between the conflicting groups is low and predictable. Attitudinal change intervention is exchanging group members or repairing intense interaction with important rewards or opportunities clearly tied to coordination, are directed at changing how each group perceive the other. It requires considerably more skill and time..

Positive results have been reported by several researchers in a variety of settings, including the union-management relations, government organizations, and for profit firms. The results include attitudinal changes such as improved perceptions, increased trust and less stereotyping. More knowledge is needed about how culture affects intergroup conflict and how interventions need to be adjusted in cross- cultural situations. Further research is need to identify when conflict should be intensified and when it should be reduced..

LARGE – GROUP INTERVENTIONS. It focuses on issues that affect the whole organization or large segments of it, such as developing new products or services, responding to environmental change, redesigning the organization or introducing new technology..

LARGE – GROUP INTERVENTIONS. 2. Conducting the Meeting The dilemma of voice The dilemma of structure The egocentric dilemma The dilemma of emotional contagion.

OPEN – SYSTEMS METHODS. It help organizations assess their environments systematically and develop strategic responses to them.

OPEN – SPACE METHODS. It temporarily restructure or “self-organize” participants around interests and topics associated with the conference theme..

POSITIVE METHODS. It represents a hybrid approach to four dilemmas..

LARGE – GROUP INTERVENTIONS. 3. Following up on Meeting Outcomes These are efforts that involve communicating the results to the rest of the organization, gaining wider commitment to the changes and structuring the change process..

It has increased dramatically. Several case studies suggest that the benefits of this large group interventions can include increased energy towards change, and improved relationships with stakeholders. Improved business outcomes such as decreased turnover, absenteeism and costs. Systematic research is needed on this system wide process interventions..

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