Diversity And Groups
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Diversity and Groups
Author: Katherine W. Phillips
language: en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date: 2008-08-01
Diversity results from the constellation of individual traits, characteristics, identities, experiences, and knowledge that individuals bring to a group. This volume helps to promote research on diversity in groups by identifying and integrating various areas of research related to diversity across multiple disciplinary traditions.
Encyclopedia of Group Processes and Intergroup Relations
Over the past 75 years there has been a tremendous amount of theoretical and empirical research on group processes and intergroup relations by scholars in various disciplines. The Encyclopedia of Group Processes and Intergroup Relations is a reflection of the growing integration of what were formerly two distinct approaches. With approximately 300 entries, the two volumes of this encyclopedia cover concepts ranging from conformity to diversity and from small group interaction to intergroup relations on a global scale. Key Features Examines the major criteria used by researchers to define groups Conveys what behavioral scientists know and theorize about how people think, feel, and act when responding to ingroup and outgroup members Discusses perspectives on what happens within groups and between groups Key Themes Cognitions and Feelings Conflict and Cooperation Within Groups Group Decision Making Group Performance and Problem Solving Group Structure Identity and Self Influence and Persuasion Intergroup Relations in Society Methodology Organizations Theory Types of Groups and Subgroups
Group Diversity
Author: Sandra G. L. Schruijer
language: en
Publisher: Psychology Press (UK)
Release Date: 1997
Trends such as globalization, an increasing number of women on the labour market and changing age structures have stimulated a renewed interest in the effects of diversity in groups and organizations. Diversity not only refers to demographic differences, but also to role-related or membership differences, abilities, opinions, and personality differences. This special issue focuses on processes and outcomes of homogeneous and heterogeneous groups and presents insights aimed at counteracting possible negative consequences while simultaneously enhancing positive outcomes. Questions addressed are, for example, how diversity affects the cooperation and decision making of groups, whether heterogeneous groups are more or less effective than homogeneous groups, and how one can improve the functioning of heterogeneous groups in case of negative (side-) effects. The issue thus wants to contribute both to a further understanding of diversity effects in groups, and to the development of interventions aimed at increasing the effectiveness of diverse groups.