Norms influence behavior conformity among group members. What factors will influence group members to conform to a group’s norms, and when will members remain independent
Group size is a factor, Losh (2011) noted “If a group is cohesive and its norms align with the larger organization, that group tends to be productive” (p. 124).
Personnel are more likely to agree to group decisions when the group’s response is unanimous. Allowing groups to participate in organizational goals and become part of the solution builds commitment. Losh (2011) noted, “When groups are allowed to provide input, it raises the group’s commitment to the larger collectivity” (p. 124).
Cohesion will influence group members to conform when togetherness and a sense of belonging are present. Losh (2011) noted “Cohesion can have harmful effects when group members influence members and enforce conformity, for good or for ill” (p.25). When faced with death, group members may decide to remain independent.
Members are more likely to conform to prestige or social class. Losh (2011) noted, “The prestige or social class of individual members (irrespective of the status of the group itself), member physical attractiveness, …show more content…
114). Individuals conform to group norms in order to gain social acceptance and avoid group rejection. For instance, a group of Office managers decide they want to meet monthly for a social gathering. An Office manager may not want to go, however, to feel accepted and avoid group rejection, she makes an effort to attend. Losh (2011) noted, “Members choose to remain in cohesive groups longer then in less cohesive groups and less often report feeling lonely or isolated” (p. 123). However, if lower satisfaction is experienced, members will remain independent or possibly quit the company causing a higher attrition
Group size is a factor, Losh (2011) noted “If a group is cohesive and its norms align with the larger organization, that group tends to be productive” (p. 124).
Personnel are more likely to agree to group decisions when the group’s response is unanimous. Allowing groups to participate in organizational goals and become part of the solution builds commitment. Losh (2011) noted, “When groups are allowed to provide input, it raises the group’s commitment to the larger collectivity” (p. 124).
Cohesion will influence group members to conform when togetherness and a sense of belonging are present. Losh (2011) noted “Cohesion can have harmful effects when group members influence members and enforce conformity, for good or for ill” (p.25). When faced with death, group members may decide to remain independent.
Members are more likely to conform to prestige or social class. Losh (2011) noted, “The prestige or social class of individual members (irrespective of the status of the group itself), member physical attractiveness, …show more content…
114). Individuals conform to group norms in order to gain social acceptance and avoid group rejection. For instance, a group of Office managers decide they want to meet monthly for a social gathering. An Office manager may not want to go, however, to feel accepted and avoid group rejection, she makes an effort to attend. Losh (2011) noted, “Members choose to remain in cohesive groups longer then in less cohesive groups and less often report feeling lonely or isolated” (p. 123). However, if lower satisfaction is experienced, members will remain independent or possibly quit the company causing a higher attrition