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journal article Effects of Task and Group Size Upon Group Productivity and Member SatisfactionSociometry Vol. 34, No. 1 (Mar., 1971) , pp. 135-149 (15 pages) Published By: American Sociological Association https://doi.org/10.2307/2786356 https://www.jstor.org/stable/2786356 Read and download Log in through your school or library Alternate access options For independent researchers Subscribe to JPASS Unlimited reading + 10 downloads Purchase article $14.00 - Download now and later Abstract Comparisons were made between groups of 2, 3, 5, and 8 on conjunctive and disjunctive tasks in a test of Steiner's (1966) model for predicting the interaction of group size and task type. Results showed that increases in group size enhanced quantitative performance on disjunctive tasks (performance is a function of the most competent member) but was detrimental to performance on conjunctive tasks (performance is a function of the poorest member). The same size by task interaction was found on "pleasantness" ratings of the tasks and on ratings by members of "how much they enjoyed" the task. Other satisfaction and group atmosphere ratings showed main effects due to task type (disjunctive tasks generally produced more satisfaction) and due to group size (odd-sized groups were generally more satisfied than even-sized groups). Publisher Information American Sociological Association Mission Statement: Serving Sociologists in Their Work Advancing Sociology as a Science and Profession Promoting the Contributions and Use of Sociology to Society The American Sociological Association (ASA), founded in 1905, is a non-profit membership association dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good. With over 13,200 members, ASA encompasses sociologists who are faculty members at colleges and universities, researchers, practitioners, and students. About 20 percent of the members work in government, business, or non-profit organizations. As the national organization for sociologists, the American Sociological Association, through its Executive Office, is well positioned to provide a unique set of services to its members and to promote the vitality, visibility, and diversity of the discipline. Working at the national and international levels, the Association aims to articulate policy and impleme nt programs likely to have the broadest possible impact for sociology now and in the future. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. Recommended textbook solutionsSocial Psychology10th EditionElliot Aronson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers, Timothy D. Wilson 525 solutions
Consumer Behavior: Buying, Having, Being13th EditionMichael R Solomon 449 solutions Psychology1st EditionArlene Lacombe, Kathryn Dumper, Rose Spielman, William Jenkins 580 solutions Fundamentals of Psychology: Perspectives and Connections1st EditionErika Rosenberg, Gregory Feist 213 solutions What is a compensatory task?a task or project that a group can complete by averaging individual members' solutions or recommendations.
What are intellective tasks?Intellective tasks are defined as problems or decisions for which there is an objective demonstrable correct solution within a conceptual system, in contrast to judgmental tasks for which the criterion of solution is the subjective consensus of either the group members or an external group.
What is a unitary task?Unitary task A task that has to be done all at once and cannot be divided up.
What is an additive task?a task or project that a group can complete by aggregating individual members' efforts or contributions. An example is a five-person team pulling together on a rope.
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