The effects of emotional expression in task groups /
Much research on communication and decision making in hics.
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Much research on communication and decision making in hics. task groups focuses on the instrumental and rational processes of group interaction. This study investigated the effects of emotional expression as moderated by gender and task complexity on group performance. Emotional expression was conceptualized utilizing Bales equilibrium theory. Both perceptual and observed data were gathered from forty three- person same- sex groups engaged in a common task with two separate approaches. Task complexity was derived from Van de Ven and Delbeq's 1973 typology of work groups. One approach, the programmed task, was characterized by step-by-step procedures, while the other approach, the design task, was less rigid, using metaphors to generate ideas. No significant task or gender differences were found between groups for quantity or quality of emotional expression. Results indicate that few differences existed between male and female groups in overall socio-emotional interaction. By far, the majority of men and women's interactions were task-related. Groups that had higher amounts of emotion, which was predominantly positive, had higher perceived decision satisfaction. |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Speech Communication". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | x, 152 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references: pages 81-84. |