Chapter 1
Behavioral Competencies: Leadership
Course: Shrm Cp Test Prep
Subject: Shrm Cp
Chapter: Human Resources Expertise Organization
In this lesson, we will discuss organizational effectiveness and development, which focuses on the overall structure and functionality of an organization. This includes assessing both long-term and short-term effectiveness, as well as the growth of individuals and processes, and implementing necessary organizational change initiatives.
The main topics that we will cover in this lesson include:
- Group Dynamics
- Organizational Design Structures and Approaches
- Organizational Analysis
Topic 1: Group Dynamics
Group dynamics refers to the behavioral and psychological processes that occur within or between groups of people. Understanding group dynamics is important in the workplace because groups significantly influence individual behavior, team performance, and overall organizational effectiveness.
Intergroup and Intragroup Dynamics
- Intragroup dynamics refer to interactions and processes that occur within a group. This includes how members relate to one another, collaborate, and handle conflicts within the group.
- Intergroup dynamics focus on how different groups within an organization interact with one another. These interactions can involve cooperation, competition, or conflict, and they can impact the organization's culture and effectiveness.