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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
//doi.org/10.2307/2786356
//www.jstor.org/stable/2786356
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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].
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