A field experiment comparing different workgroup interactive techniques.
Participants (N=149) belonging to real life workgroups from different work organisations took part in a project with the aim of improving organisational culture. Two techniques for enhancing effectiveness were used in the study, the individual-group-individual technique and the nominal group technique. In a control group were participants in nonstructured interactive groups. Thus, the workgroups were randomised into these 3 conditions. Analysis indicated that both techniques affect idea generation but not generation of goals.
Eisele
Per
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Copenhagen University, Sweden. per.eisele@glocalnet.net
D000328:Adult; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005260:Female; D006126:Group Processes; D006127:Group Structure; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D007318:Inservice Training; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011340:Problem Solving