This study examined the relationship between the achieved status of the leader and productivity in group problem solving. (Author)

The effects of group problem-solving methods and problem-situation complexity on attempts at implementing group solutions were investigated in a laboratory field setting. Structure in group decision-making processes led to increased rates of implementation attempts at all levels of problem-situation complexity. (Author/IRT)

A typology of work groups is created and the impact of five organizational development interventions on types of work groups is compared to determine the positive and negative effects. Interventions have differential effects on the various work group types. (Author/IRT)

Managerial dyads employed in service organizations were assessed regarding the quality of their upward linking pins--the perceived effectiveness of the leader-member exchange between the incumbents of the linking-pin positions with their immediate superior--and the behavior, attitudes, and treatment of the lower participants. (Author/IRT)