Human Resource Management MGT 501 Lecture 5 Individual

Human Resource Management – MGT - 501 Lecture 5 Individual vs. Group Behavior Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed mgt 501@vu. edu. pk Virtual University – Pakistan www. vu. edu. pk

Today’s Topics Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

FIndividuals FGroups F Teams Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Individuals Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

A lot of athletes say they want to be part of a cohesive team— but they also want their name printed on the back of their jerseys in 6 -inch-high block letters. -S. P. Robbins Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Personality Self-concept Internal processes Values Attitudes Emotions Abilities Behavior Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Why focus on individuals? Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Individual differences do not dictate people’s behavior. Instead, they limit a person’s behavioral range, making some behavior easier than others. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Feelings I like my boss I dislike my co-worker Beliefs I think my boss is decent My co-worker is fool Behavior I support my boss & help him I won’t cooperate with my co-worker Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Groups Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Group - two or more people with common interests or objectives Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

The more complex the task, the more it is non-routine and requires a range of skills, the more important group process becomes! Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

2+2=5 Synergy Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

2+2=3 Process losses Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Why do people join groups? Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

F Security F Status F Social needs F Power F Goal Achievement Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Group Roles Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Task-oriented roles FInitiator-Contributors FInformation seekers/givers Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Relationship-oriented roles FEncouragers FHarmonizers Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Individual roles FBlockers FJokers Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Characteristics of a wellfunctioning, effective group Relaxed, comfortable, informal atmosphere Task well understood & accepted Members listen well & participate Clear assignments made & accepted Group aware of its operation & function People express feelings & ideas Consensus decision making Conflict & disagreement center around ideas or methods Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Teams Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Teams are groups with greater interdependence-shared purpose and destiny. Can be higher performing than groups, but may not be. . . Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Types of Teams Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Problem. Solving Self. Managed Types of Teams Virtual Cross. Functional Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

“It’s easy to get players. Gettin’ ‘em to play together, that’s the hard part. ” Casey Stengel Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Turning Individuals Into Team Players Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Selection Training Rewards Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

T ogether E veryone A chieves M ore Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Enough for today. . . Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Human Resource Management – MGT - 501 Lecture 5 Individual vs. Group Behavior Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed mukhtar 59@yahoo. com Virtual University – Pakistan www. vu. edu. pk