The Measurement of Distortion Tendencies Induced by the Win-Lose Nature of In-Group Loyalty.
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| Title: | The Measurement of Distortion Tendencies Induced by the Win-Lose Nature of In-Group Loyalty. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Burton, Gene E. |
| Source: | Small Group Research: An International Journal of Theory, Investigation, and Application. Feb 1990 21(1):128-141. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 1990 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Brainstorming, Competition, Conformity, Decision Making, Group Dynamics, Group Membership, Management Teams, Nominal Group Technique, Peer Influence, Productive Thinking |
| Abstract: | Examined the effects of group loyalty and distortion tendencies during a nominal grouping exercise involving 42 members of a management team in a decision-making seminar, divided into 5 groups to generate ideas on developing a program of flextime scheduling. Results showed distortion of judgment resulting from in-group loyalty in both brainstorming and nominal groups. (Author/TE) |
| Journal Code: | CIJDEC1990 |
| Entry Date: | 1990 |
| Accession Number: | EJ411430 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Examined the effects of group loyalty and distortion tendencies during a nominal grouping exercise involving 42 members of a management team in a decision-making seminar, divided into 5 groups to generate ideas on developing a program of flextime scheduling. Results showed distortion of judgment resulting from in-group loyalty in both brainstorming and nominal groups. (Author/TE) |
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