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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 reviewedEdney, Julian J.; Bell, Paul A. – Small Group Behavior, 1984
Conducted two studies in which subjects (N=216) faced the dilemma of how to harvest resources from a shared pool when faced with external catastrophies and given opportunities to steal. Results showed that tying the individual's outcome to the rest of the group is good for the group. (LLL)
Descriptors: Altruism, College Students, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
