1. Dr. Gambari, Amosa Isiaka
Department of Science Education,
Federal University of Technology, Minna.
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2. THEORIES OF TEAM BUILDING
A PAPER PRESENTED
AT
OFFICE OF ACCOUNTANT GENERAL OF THE
FEDERATION (OAGF), FCT, ABUJA
27th
AUGUST, 2012
3. OBJECTIVES
At the end of this presentation, the
participants should be able to:
(i) State the meaning of theory
(ii) Explain the importance of theory
(iii) Differentiate between team and team
building
(iv) Identify and explain some theories of
team building
4. THEORY
A theory presents a systematic way of
understanding events, behaviors and/or
situations.
A theory is a set of interrelated concepts,
definitions, and propositions that explains
or predicts events or situations by
specifying relations among variables.
“Testability” and “Generalization”is an
important feature of a theory.
5. Importance of Theory
Theories can guide the search to:
(i) Understand why people do or do not
practice acceptable behaviors;
(ii) Help identify what information is
needed to design an effective
intervention strategy;
(iii) Provide insight into how to design a
program.
7. What is a Team?
A team is a small group
of people with
complementary skills,
who work actively
together to achieve a
common purpose for
which they hold
themselves collectively
accountable (Adair,
1986)
8. Cont...
a workgroup or unit with a common purpose
through which members develop mutual
relationships for the achievement of
goals/tasks. Teamwork, then, implies
cooperative and coordinated effort by
individuals working together in the interests
of their common cause. It requires the
sharing of talent and leadership, the playing
of multiple roles (Harris , 1986)
9. Characteristics of a Team
(i) It is a group that has a job to do, whether
as paid participants or as volunteers.
(ii) It is a group that achieves cohesiveness
(iii) It is a group with a common objective,
whose members are very clear about
working toward one purpose.
(iv) It is a group whose members are
interdependence.
10. What is Team Building?
According to Cleland (1996), team building
is the process of forming, growing, and
improving the knowledge, skills and
attitudes of individuals with different
needs, backgrounds, and abilities into an
integrated, high-performance team.
12. Coming together is a beginning
Keeping together is progress
Working together is success.
13. QUIZ
1. What does the acronym “TEAM” stand for?
2. Testability is an important feature of a theory. (circle) True False
3. You can cause communication problems with lack of eye contact.
(circle) True False
4. Theories can guide the search to the following EXCEPT ………….
(a). Understand why people do or do not practice acceptable behaviors
(b). Help identify what information is needed to design an effective
intervention strategy
(c). Assist to develop high-performance in human behavior
(d). Provide insight into how to design a program
14. TYPES OF TEAM BUILDING THEORIES
1.Beldin’s team role theory,
2.Abraham Maslow Hierarchy of Needs theory;
3.John Adair Leadership theory;
4.Isabel Briggs-Myers’s MBTI theory;
5.Douglas McGregor X and Y theory;
6.Tajfel, Social Identity theory,
7.Tuckman’s theory of group development; and
8.Jung’ colour works theory
15. 1. Beldin’s Team Role
Theory
British psychologist
Dr Meredith Belbin
worked to achieve a
coherent and
accurate system
that explains
individual behaviour
and its influence on
team success.
16. Ever have these happen on
your teams:
Some team members do not complete what you
expected them to do
Team members lack flexibility so things fall
through the cracks
A valued expert on the team, does not see the
bigger picture of their role, so tasks and steps
are missed along the way that were expected
Perhaps one team members is upset at another
team member’s approach to performing a task
17. Dr. Meredith Belbin made
some keen observations…
After observing teams working together for years,
he made some unique observations:
– People on teams assume different “team roles:
– A “team role” is a tendency to behave,
contribute and interrelate with others in a certain
way
– He derived 9 roles from those he observed that
people will fall under
– Each team role will determine the team’s
success
18. Creating a more balanced
team
EXAMPLES:
– If team members have similar weakness =
• The team as a whole may tend to have that weakness
– If team members have similar team strengths=
• They may tend to compete (rather than co-operate) for the
team tasks and responsibilities that best suit their natural
styles
So you can use the model with your team to help ensure that
necessary team roles are covered, and that potential behavioral
tensions or weaknesses among the team member are
addressed.
19. Understanding Belbin’s team role model
Belbin identified nine team roles and he
categorized those roles into three groups:
– Action Oriented
– People Oriented
– Thought Oriented
Each team role is associated with typical behavioral
and interpersonal strengths.
20. Belbin’s Nine Team Roles are…
Action Oriented
– Shapers (SH)
– Implementer (IMP)
– Completer-Finisher (CF)
People Oriented
– Coordinator (CO)
– Team Worker (TW)
– Resource Investigator (RI)
Thought Oriented
– Plant (PL)
– Monitor-Evaluator (ME)
– Specialist (SP)
21. Action Oriented – Shapers (SH)
– Shapers…
• Challenge the team to improve.
• Dynamic and usually extroverted people who enjoy stimulating
others, questioning norms, and finding the best approaches to
problems.
• Shakes things up to make sure that all possibilities are
considered and that the team does not become complacent.
– Shapers often see obstacles as exciting challenges and they tend
to have the courage to push on when others feel like quitting.
– Potential weaknesses -- They may be argumentative, and that they
may offend people's feelings.
22. Action Oriented – Implementer (IMP)
Implementers…
• People who get things done.
• Turn the team's ideas and concepts into practical
actions and plans.
• Typically conservative, disciplined people who work
systematically and efficiently and are very well
organized.
• These are the people who you can count on to get the
job done.
• Potential weaknesses -- Implementers may be
inflexible and somewhat resistant to change.
23. Action Oriented – Completer-Finisher
(CF)
Completer-Finishers…
• Are the people who see that projects are completed
thoroughly
• Ensure there have been no errors or omissions and
they pay attention to the smallest of details.
• Very concerned with deadlines and will push the
team to make sure the job is completed on time
• Described as perfectionists who are orderly,
conscientious, and anxious.
• Potential weaknesses -- May worry unnecessarily
and find it hard to delegate.
24. People Oriented – Coordinator (CO)
Coordinators…
• Take on the traditional team-leader role and have also
been referred to as the chairperson
• Guide the team to what they perceive are the objectives.
• Are often excellent listeners
• Are naturally able to recognize the value that each team
members brings to the table.
• They are calm and good-natured and delegate tasks very
effectively.
Potential weaknesses -- May delegate away too much
personal responsibility, and may tend to be manipulative.
25. People Oriented – Team
Worker (TW)
Team Workers…
• Are the people who provide support and make sure
the team is working together
• These people fill the role of negotiators within the
team and they are flexible, diplomatic, and perceptive.
• Tend to be popular people who are very capable in
their own right but who prioritize team cohesion and
helping people getting along.
Potential weaknesses -- May have a tendency to be
indecisive, and maintain uncommitted positions during
discussions and decision-making.
26. People Oriented – Resource
Investigator (RI)
Resource Investigators…
• Are innovative and curious. They explore available
options, develop contacts, and negotiate for
resources on behalf of the team.
• They are enthusiastic team members, who identify
and work with external stakeholders to help the
team accomplish its objective.
• They are outgoing and are often extroverted,
meaning that others are often receptive to them and
their ideas.
Potential weaknesses -- May lose enthusiasm
quickly, and are often overly optimistic.
27. Thought Oriented – Plant (PL)
Plants…
• Is the creative innovator who comes up with new
ideas and approaches.
• Thrive on praise but criticism is especially hard for
them to deal with.
• Are often introverted and prefer to work apart from
the team.
Potential weaknesses -- Because their ideas are so
novel, they can be impractical at times. They may
also be poor communicators and can tend to ignore
given parameters and constraints.
28. Thought Oriented – Monitor –
Evaluator (ME)
Monitors -- Evaluators…
• Best at analyzing and evaluating ideas that other
people (often Plants) come up with
• Are objective
• Carefully weigh the pros and cons of all the options
before coming to a decision.
• Are critical thinkers and very strategic in their
approach. They are often perceived as detached or
unemotional.
Potential weaknesses -- Sometimes they are poor
motivators who react to events rather than instigating
them
29. Thought Oriented – Specialist(SP)
– Specialists…
• Are people who have specialized knowledge that is
needed to get the job done.
• They are skillful and they work to maintain their
professional status.
• Their job within the team is to be an expert in the
area, and they commit themselves fully to their field
of expertise
Potential weaknesses -- This may limit their
contribution, and lead to a preoccupation with
technicalities at the expense of the bigger picture.
30. Belbin’s Team Roles Tables
Action Oriented Roles
Shaper Challenges the team to improve.
Implementer Puts ideas into action.
Completer Finisher
Ensures thorough, timely
completion.
People Oriented Roles
Coordinator Acts as a chairperson.
Team Worker Encourages cooperation.
Resource Investigator Explores outside opportunities.
Thought Oriented
Roles
Plant
Presents new ideas and
approaches.
Monitor-Evaluator Analyzes the options.
Specialist Provides specialized skills.
31. Using the Belbin Role Model tool
The Belbin Team Roles Model can be used in several ways:
– You can use it to think about team balance
before a project starts
– You can use it to highlight and so manage
interpersonal differences within an existing
team
– You can use it to develop yourself or
others as a team player.
32. Using the Belbin Role Model tool
Here are some steps you can take to get started with this tool:
1. Over a period of time, observe the individual members of
your team, and see how they behave individually, contribute
to the team and behave within the team.
2. Now list the members of the team, and for each person write
down the key strengths and characteristics you have
observed. (You may also want to note down any observed
weaknesses).
33. Cont...
3. Compare each person's listed strengths and weakness
with the Belbin's descriptions of team-roles, and note the
one that most accurately describes that person.
4. Once you have done this for each team member, consider
the following questions:
• Which team roles are missing from your team?
• And from this, ask yourself which strengths are
likely to be missing from the team overall?
• Is there are prevalent team role that many of the
team members share?
34. Some tips to keep in mind…
With regard to prevalent team roles…
Among teams of people that do the same job, a
few team roles often prevail.
– For example, within a research department, the
team roles of Specialist and Plant may prevail.
– A team of business consultants may mainly
comprise Team Workers and Shapers.
– Such teams may be unbalanced, in that they may
be missing key approaches and outlooks.
35. Cont...
If the team is unbalanced…
1. Identify any team weakness that is not naturally covered
by any of the team members.
2. Identify any potential areas of conflict. For example, too
many Shapers can weaken a team if each Shaper wants
to pull the team in a different direction.
36. Cont...
Once you have identified potential weakness, areas of conflict
and missing strengths, consider the options you have to
improve and change this. Consider:
– Whether an existing team member could compensate by
purposefully adopting different a team role. With awareness
and intention, this is sometimes possible.
– Whether one or more team members could improve how
they work together and with others to avoid potential conflict
of their natural styles.
– Whether new skills need to brought onto the team to cover
weaknesses.
37. QUIZ
1. Among teams of people that do the same job, a few team roles often
prevail. (circle) True False
2. All these are types of team building theory EXCEPT …………..
(a). Douglas McGregor X and Y theory;
(b). Gregor Mendel work Theory
(C). Tajfel, Social Identity theory,
(d). Tuckman’s theory of group development; and
3. Belbin categorized team roles into three groups: ……….., ………………, and
…………. oriented
38. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Theory
Abraham Maslow
(1908 - 1970) was an
American
psychologist and
behavioural scientist
who develops a
theory of motivation
in 1943. Maslow
suggested 5 levels of
motivation.
40. Philosophical Needs
Philosophical needs are those required to
sustain life, such as:
- Air, Water, Nourishment, Sleep, etc
According to Maslow’s theory, if such needs
are not satisfied then one’s motivation will
arise from the quest to satisfy them. Higher
needs such as social needs and esteem are
not felt until one has met the needs of basic
to one’s bodily functioning.
41. Safety Needs
Once philosophical needs are met, ones attention turns
to safety and security in order to be free from the threat
of physical and emotional harm. Such needs might be
fulfilled by:
Living in a safe area
Medical insurance
Job security
Financial/Reserves
According to Maslow’s Hierarchy, if a person feels that
he/she is in harm’s way, higher needs will not receive
much attention
42. Social Needs
Once a person has met the lower level
physiological and safety needs, higher level
needs become important, the first of which
are social needs. Social needs are those
related to interaction with other people and
may include:
Need of friends
Need of belonging
Need of give and receive love
43. Esteem Needs
Once a person feels a sense of ‘belonging’, the need to
feel important arises. Esteem needs may be classified
as internal or external. Internal esteem needs are those
related to self-esteem such as self respect and
achievement. External needs are those such as social
status and recognition. Some esteem needs are:
Self respect; Achievement; Attention; Recognition;
Reputation, etc.
Maslow later refined his model to include a level
between esteem needs and self-actualization: the need
for knowledge and aesthetics.
44. Self - Actualization
Self-actualization is the summit of Maslow’s hierarchy of
needs. It is the quest of reaching one’s full potential as a
person, unlike lower level needs, this need is never fully
satisfied; as one grows psychologically there are always
new opportunities to continue to grow.
Self-actualized people tend to have needs such as:
Truth; Justice; Wisdom; Meaning, etc.
Self-actualized persons have frequencies of peak
experiences, which are energised moments of profound
happiness and harmony. According to Maslow, only a
small percentage of the population reaches the level of
self-actualization.
45. Implications of Maslow Hierarchy
Needs Theory
There are some important implications
for team building and management.
There are opportunities to motivate
employees through management style,
job design, company events,
compensation packages, etc.
46. Cont...
Physiological Needs: Provide lunch breaks, tea breaks, and
wages that are sufficient to purchases the essentials of the
life.
Safety Needs: Provide a safe working environment,
retirement benefits, and job security.
Social Needs: Create a sense of community via team-based
project and social events.
Esteem Needs: Recognised achievements to make
employees feel appreciated and valued. Offer job titles that
convey the importance of the position.
Self-Actualization: Provide employees a challenge and the
opportunities to reach full career potential.
47. QUIZ
1. In what year did Abraham Maslow develop his theory of motivation?
(a). 1941
(b). 1942
(c). 1943
(d). 1944
2. …………., ………….., ……………, and …………… are parts of philosophical
needs.
3. Esteem needs can be classified as ................... Or .....................
48. John Adair's Action-Centred
Leadership
John Adair (1934) is one of
Britain's foremost authorities
on leadership in
organizations.
Adair approached leadership
from a more practical and
simple angle; by describing
what leaders have to do and
the actions they need to take.
49. Cont...
John Adair's Action-
Centred Leadership
model is represented
by Adair's 'three circles'
diagram, which
illustrates Adair's three
core management
responsibilities.
50. Cont...
Adair's theory is more practical and shows that leadership
can be taught and that it is a transferable skill. The three
circles in Adair's model overlap because:-
(a) The task needs a team because one person alone cannot
accomplish it.
(b) If the team needs are not met the task will suffer and the
individuals will not be satisfied.
(c)If the individual needs are not met the team will suffer and
performance of the task will be impaired.
51. Your Responsibilities as a Leader for Achieving
the Task are:
identify aims and vision for the group, purpose, and direction - define
the activity (the task)
identify resources, people, processes, systems and tools (inc.
financials, communications, IT)
create the plan to achieve the task - deliverables, measures,
timescales, strategy and tactics
establish responsibilities, objectives, accountabilities and measures, by
agreement and delegation
set standards, quality, time and reporting parameters
control and maintain activities against parameters
monitor and maintain overall performance against plan
report on progress towards the group's aim
review, re-assess, adjust plan, methods and targets as necessary
52. Your Responsibilities as a Leader for the Group
are:
establish, agree and communicate standards of
performance and behaviour
establish style, culture, approach of the group - soft skill
elements
monitor and maintain discipline, ethics, integrity and focus on
objectives
anticipate and resolve group conflict, struggles or
disagreements
assess and change as necessary the balance and
composition of the group
develop team-working, cooperation, morale and team-spirit
53. Cont...
develop the collective maturity and capability of the group -
progressively increase group freedom and authority
encourage the team towards objectives and aims - motivate
the group and provide a collective sense of purpose
identify, develop and agree team- and project-leadership
roles within group
enable, facilitate and ensure effective internal and external
group communications
identify and meet group training needs
give feedback to the group on overall progress; consult with,
and seek feedback and input from the group
54. Your Responsibilities as a Leader for Each
Individual are:
understand the team members as individuals - personality, skills,
strengths, needs, aims and fears
assist and support individuals - plans, problems, challenges, highs and
lows
identify and agree appropriate individual responsibilities and objectives
give recognition and praise to individuals - acknowledge effort and
good work
where appropriate reward individuals with extra responsibility,
advancement and status
identify, develop and utilise each individual's capabilities and strengths
train and develop individual team members
develop individual freedom and authority
55. Adair’s Eight Leadership
Functions
1. Defining the task: Using SMART goals (Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Realistic and Time-Constrained) to set a clear
objective.
2. Planning: An open minded, positive and creative search for
alternatives. Contingencies should be planned for and plans
should be tested.
3. Briefing: Team briefings by the leader are a basic function and
essential in order to create the right atmosphere, foster
teamwork and motivate each individual.
4. Controlling: Leaders need self-control, good control systems in
place and effective delegation and monitoring skills in order to
get maximum results from minimum resources.
56. Cont...
5. Evaluating: Assess consequences, evaluate performance,
appraise and train individuals.
6. Motivating: Adair identifies eight basic rules for motivating people*
in his book Effective Motivation (Guildford: Talbot Adair Press,
1987). Adair also created the 50:50 rule which states that 50% of
motivation comes from within a person and 50% from his or her
environment and particularly the leadership they encounter.
7. Organising: Good leaders need to be able to organise
themselves, their team and their organisation.
8. Setting an example: The best leaders naturally set a good
example. If effort needs to be made it will slip and a bad example
is noticed more than a good example.
57. QUIZ
1. Adair's 'three circles' diagram represents …………, ………., and ……..
management responsibilities.
2. If the team needs are not met the task will suffer and the individuals will be
satisfied. (Circle) True False
3. What does the acronym “SMART stand for?
58. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
- MBTI
The MBTI was developed by
Isabel Briggs-Myers (1897 -
1979) and her mother
Katherine Cook-Briggs. It is
based on the work of Carl
Jung and particularly his book
Psychological Types.
Essentially within the MBTI,
there are 16 types and a
survey will tell individuals
which type they are most like.
61. Extroverts & Introverts
Extroverts do not know what
they are thinking until they say it.
As they speak things become
clearer to them, so they may
change direction as they speak.
Introverts, on the other hand,
need to think things through. If
immediate discussion is throw
open to them they become
uncomfortable and confused, as
they need to go away and
consider.
62. Sensors & Intuitives
Sensors use specifics such as
facts, dates and times. Problem
definition is important and they are
irritated by vagueness.
Intuitive see specifics as limiting
and look at the big picture. They
may agree with specific details
presented by an 'S' but can only
understand the 'whole'.
63. Thinkers & Feelers
Thinkers will set their emotions to one side
so that their feelings will not enter into the
logical analysis of a situation. They will not
make an immediate decision, preferring to
step back from a situation to analyse facts
and information.
Feelers emphasize the effect the decision
will have on people and interpersonal
relationships
They attend more to human than to technical
aspects of problems and value these
concerns more than any other type of
evidence
64. Judgers & Perceivers
Judgers favour exactness.
They want to know how
long things will take, stay
on track and they seek
closure. They will make an
appointment for 4.30 and
arrive at 4.29.
Perceivers will put off the
final decision for as long as
possible.
They favour tolerance and
open time frames.
65. Extrovert/Introvert at Work
Extraverts may see introverts as secretive, unfriendly
aloof, self absorbed, slow and awkward
– When dealing with Extraverts, allow them to think out loud, use
verbal communication, expect action, keep the conversation
flowing. Let them work in groups and make oral presentations.
Introverts may see extraverts as superficial, too
talkative, loose canons, overwhelming, pushy and rude
– When dealing with Introverts ask a question and then stop to
listen. Give them time to work alone, to finish their sentences,
to learn through structure, to reflect, to communicate in writing
first.
66. Sensors/Intuitives at Work
Sensors can regard intuitives as unrealistic “Space
cadets,” new age, careless about details, unrealistic
– Work with an intuitive by talking about the big picture,
possibilities, implications, analogies, before talking about details.
Intuitives can view sensors as resisting new ideas,
boring, unimaginative, “old school.”
– Work with a sensor by drawing on past proven experience, focus
on practical applications, and step by step solutions.
67. Thinkers/Feelers at Work
Thinkers may see feelers as illogical, too emotional or
trying too hard to please
– With thinkers: Be organized, consider cause and effect, pros and
cons, focus on consequences, appeal to fairness
Feelers may see thinkers as insensitive or distant or self-
involved
– With feelers: mention points of agreement, focus on their core
values, appreciate their contributions, state legitimacy of their
feelings, discuss emotional impact of situation
68. Judgers/Perceivers at Work
Judgers may view perceivers as wishy-washy
procrastinators, unproductive, unreliable, not serious
– With judgers: be on time, come with agenda and conclusion,
stick to plan, organize
Perceivers view judgers as rigid, controlling black and
white, stubborn, trigger happy
– With perceivers: focus on process, be open to new information,
expect questions, allow for discussion
69. QUIZ
1. Which of these is not among Myers-Briggs dichotomies?
(a). Extrovert / Introvert (E/I)
(b). Sensory / Perception (S/P)
(c).Thinking / Feeling (T/F)
(d).Judging / Perceiving (J/P)
2. Introverts do not know what they are thinking until they say it. As they
speak things become clearer to them, so they may change direction as
they speak. (Circle) True False
3. …………. will put off the final decision for as long as possible.
(a). Perceivers
(b) Thinkers
(c) Sensors
(d) Feelers
70. X AND Y THEORY
Douglas McGregor (1906 – 1964) was
a lecturer at Harvard University and
became the first Fellow Professor at
MIT. He founder of X and Y theory.
McGregor's ideas (1960) about
managerial behavior had a profound
effect on management thinking and
practice.
71. X - THEORY Y - THEORY
MANGEMENT STAFF
THEORYX-AUTHORITARIAN,REPRESSIVE STYLE.TIGHT
CONTROL,NO DEVELOPMENT,PRODUCES LIMITED
DEPRESSED CULTURE
THEORY Y-LIBERATING AND DEVELOPMENTAL CONTROL
ACHIEVEMENT AND CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT ACHIEVED
BY ENABLING,EMPOWERING AND GIVING RESPONSIBILITY
72. Theory X assumes that:
(i) The average person dislikes work and will avoid it unless
directly supervised.
(ii) Employees must be coerced, controlled and directed to
ensure that organisational objectives are met.
(iii) The threat of punishment must exist within an
organisation.
(iv) In fact people prefer to be managed in this way so that
they avoid responsibility.
(v) Theory X assumes that people are relatively unambitious
and their prime driving force is the desire for security.
73. Theory Y assumes that
(i) Employees are ambitious, keen to accept greater responsibility and
exercise both self-control and direction.
(ii) Employees will, in the right conditions, work toward organisational
objectives and that commitment will in itself be a reward for so
doing.
(iii) Employees will exercise their imagination and creativity in their
jobs if given the chance and this will give an opportunity for greater
productivity.
(iv) Theory Y assumes that the average human being will, under the
right conditions, not only accept responsibility but also seek more.
(v) Lack of ambition and the qualities of Theory X are not inherent
human characteristics but learned in working environments that
suffocate or do not promote Theory Y behaviours.
74. CHARACTERISTICS OF X
THEORY MANAGER
Result-Driven and Deadline-Driven, to the exclusion of
everything else.
Issues Deadlines, Ultimatums, Instructions, Directions, Edicts.
Demands, Never asks, Does not participate, Does not team-
build.
Short temper, Arrogant, Intolerant.
Unconcerned about staff welfare, or morale.
75. PRACTICAL USE AND EXAMPLES
To indicate whether the situation and management style is ‘X’ or ‘Y’:
Score the statements (5 = always, 4 = mostly, 3 = often, 2 = occasionally, 1 rarely, 0
= never)
1. My boss asks me politely to do things, gives me reasons why, and invites my
suggestions.
2. I am encouraged to learn skills outside of my immediate area of responsibility.
3. I am left to work without interference from my boss, but help is available if I want it.
4. I am given credit and praise when I do good work or put in extra effort.
5. People leaving the company are given an 'exit interview' to hear their views on the
organisation.
6. I am incentivised to work hard and well.
7. If I want extra responsibility my boss will find a way to give it to me.
8. If I want extra training my boss will help me find how to get it or will arrange it.
9. I call my boss and my boss's boss by their first names.
10. My boss is available for me to discuss my concerns or worries or suggestions.
11. I know what the company's aims and targets are.
12. I am told how the company is performing on a regular basis.
13. I am given an opportunity to solve problems connected with my work.
14. My boss tells me what is happening in the organisation.
15. I have regular meetings with my boss to discuss how I can improve and develop.
76. PRACTICAL USE AND EXAMPLES
Total score:
60-75 = strong Y-theory management (effective short and long term)
45-59 = generally Y-theory management
16-44 = generally X-theory management
0 -15 = strongly X-theory management
(autocratic, may be effective short-term, poor long-term)
77. PRACTICAL USE AND EXAMPLES
To indicate whether the situation and management style is ‘X’ or ‘Y’:
Score the statements (5 = always, 4 = mostly, 3 = often, 2 = occasionally, 1 rarely, 0
= never)
1. My boss asks me politely to do things, gives me reasons why, and invites my
suggestions.
2. I am encouraged to learn skills outside of my immediate area of responsibility.
3. I am left to work without interference from my boss, but help is available if I want it.
4. I am given credit and praise when I do good work or put in extra effort.
5. People leaving the company are given an 'exit interview' to hear their views on the
organisation.
6. I am incentivised to work hard and well.
7. If I want extra responsibility my boss will find a way to give it to me.
8. If I want extra training my boss will help me find how to get it or will arrange it.
9. I call my boss and my boss's boss by their first names.
10. My boss is available for me to discuss my concerns or worries or suggestions.
11. I know what the company's aims and targets are.
12. I am told how the company is performing on a regular basis.
13. I am given an opportunity to solve problems connected with my work.
14. My boss tells me what is happening in the organisation.
15. I have regular meetings with my boss to discuss how I can improve and develop.
78. PRACTICAL USE AND EXAMPLES
Total score
60-75 = strongly prefers Y-theory management
45-59 = generally prefers Y-theory management
16-44 = generally prefers X-theory management
0 -15 = strongly prefers X-theory management
79. QUIZ
1. Theory X assumes that people are relatively ambitious and their prime
driving force is the desire for security. (Circle) True False
2. Theory Y assumes that the average human being will, under the right
conditions, not only accept responsibility but also seek more.
(Circle) True False
3. Which of THESE is not among the characteristics of X Theory manager?
(a). Unbothered, Democratic, Never demand
(b). Never asks, Does not participate, Does not team-build.
(c). Short temper, Arrogant, Intolerant.
(d). Unconcerned about staff welfare, or morale.
82. Tajfel proposed that the groups (e.g social class, family,
football team, etc) which people belong to were important
source of pride and self esteem.
Our social identity gives us a sense of belonging to the social
world.
We tend to favourize our in-group over out-groups
E.g. Nigeria has the best football Team in the world!
We can also increase our self image by discriminating and
holding view against out-group (i.e. the group we don’t belong
to). For Ghana, Togo, Cameroun are bunch of losers!
Concepts of Social Identity Theory
83. We derive self esteem by positively differentiating our in-
group from out-groups (“us” and “them”). Social Identity
theory state that the in-group we discriminate against
the out-group to enhance their self image.
We therefore tend to categorize our social environment
into groups.
The central hypothesis of social identity theory is that
group members of an in-group we seek to find negative
aspect of an out-group, thus enhansing their self-image.
84. Social Identity Process
They proposed that there are three mental processes involved
in evaluating others.
1. Categorization: we categorize object in order to understand
them and identify them. Similarly, we categorize people
(including ourselves) in order to understand the social
environment. We use social categories like Black, White,
Christian, Muslim, Student, Bus drivers because they are useful.
So if we can assign people to a category then that tells us things
about those people.
Similarly we can find out things about ourselves by knowing
what categories we belong to.
The norms of groups also tell us about appropriate behaviours
of individuals in the group.
85. Cont...
2. Social identification: We adopt the identity of the group
we have categorized ourselves as belonging to.
For example if you have categorized yourself as a
student, the chances are, you will adopt the identity of a
student and belonging to act in the ways you believe
students act (and conform to the norms of the group).
There will be an emotional significance to your
identification with a group, and yourself esteem will
become bound up with group membership.
86. Cont...
3. Social comparison: Once we have categorized
ourselves as part of a group and have identified with that
group, we then tend to compare that group with other
groups.
If our self-esteem is to be maintained our group needs to
compare favourably with other groups.
If two groups have identify themselves as rivals they are
forced to compete in order for the members to maintain
their self-esteem.
87. Interpretation
The extent to which individuals define themselves
as individuals or as group members depends
heavily on the politics inherent within their
organisational culture.
An individual's behaviour and teamwork cannot be
predicted solely from their characteristics but is
also depend on the social context which
determines the belief structures they utilise.
88. Questions for Discussion
1. List all the social categories that you belong to
(e.g. Economic Class, Age group, Football
Club, Organization, Gender) How many social
categories did you come up with? Which of
these categories do you identify with the most?
2. Are we more likely to help people who are like
us than different from us?
3. Would you rather ask a Nigerian person than a
person from Cambodia to watch your luggage
at the airport? Why or why not?
89. QUIZ
1. We derive ……… by positively differentiating our in-group from out-groups
(a). Self esteem
(b). Social identity
(c). Social value
(d). Mutual recognition
2. In what year did Tajfel and Turner propose Social identity theory?
(a). 1976
(b). 1977
(c). 1978
(d). 1979
3. List three mental processes involved in evaluating others: 1..........................
2................................ 3..................................
4. According to Social identity theory, we tend to favourize our out-groups over in-
groups. (Circle) True False
90. Tuckman’s Theory of Team
Development
Bruce Tuckman first
published this model of team
development in 1965. It is
effectively a theory of how
teams develop from the very
start of a project to the end. It
describes four main stages,
although he added a fifth
stage (adjourning) later in his
career.
92. The Five-Stage Model of Group
Development
Forming Stage
The first stage in group
development,
characterized by much
uncertainty.
Members join and begin
the process of defining
the group’s purpose,
structure, and leadership.
93. Cont...
Storming Stage
The second stage in
group development,
characterized by
intragroup conflict.
Intragroup conflict occurs
as individuals resist
control by the group and
disagree over leadership.
94. Cont...
Norming Stage
The third stage in group
development, characterized
by close relationships and
cohesiveness.
Close relationships develop
as the group becomes
cohesive and establishes its
norms for acceptable
behavior.
95. Cont...
Performing Stage
The fourth stage in group
development, when the
group is fully functional.
A fully functional group
structure allows the group
to focus on performing the
task at hand.
96. Cont…
Adjourning Stage
The final stage in group development for
temporary groups, characterized by
concern with wrapping up activities
rather than performance.
This is when the project is complete and
the team is ready to disburse. This is
an exciting time but a sad one as well.
There is a sense of fulfillment and a loss
of team unity.
97. QUIZ
1. In what year did Bruce Tuckman first published his model of team
development?
(a). 1965
(b). 1966
(c). 1967
(d). 1968
2. Which of these is NOT among the Tuckman model stages of group
development?
(a). Forming Stage
(b). Storming Stage
(c). Moulding stage
(d). Norming Stage
3. Adjourning stage is characterized by concern with wrapping up activities
rather than performance. (Circle) True False
98. COLOUR WORKS THEORY
The Colour Works uses a
psychological model of
behaviours that helps teams
to understand similarities
and differences in order to
become more effective.
How does it work? We are
all made up of 4 distinct
colour energies of behaviour,
each of which has distinct
characteristics.
99. The Colour Works Wheel
The order and
intensity of your
colour preferences
places you on a 72-
type wheel, made
up of 8 archetypes,
as follows:
100. Cont...
Each with its own attributes, style, needs and frustrations.
The rest of your team can be plotted on the same wheel,
allowing possible gaps in performance and difficult
relationships to be understood and worked on.
101. Cont...
(i) The Director:
- Has the ability to focus on results.
- They decide what they want from life and set a strategy to
achieve it.
- They naturally push themselves and others to achieve
goals.
- They are not put off by setbacks.
(ii) The Motivator:
- Has enormous enthusiasm that he spreads to those
around them.
- Their drive to succeed gives them a high level of
motivation to achieve their dreams.
- They are not easily put off and find it easy to think
positively about every situation.
102. (iii) The Inspirer:
- Has well-developed people skills and has a constant need to
enjoy interactions with others.
- They are persuasive and their quick minds produce creative
solutions to others' problems.
(iv) The Helper:
- Has a genuine desire to help others and put their needs first. --
This makes them flexible and adaptable with a natural ability to
share ideas and knowledge.
(v) The Supporter:
- Has a true team approach.
- Their expert listening skills can uncover others' true needs -
They are loyal to both their colleagues and their organisation.
(vi)The Co-Ordinator:
- Can pull all the loose ends together to organise themselves and
others in a structured approach.
- Their planning and time management skills make them
thorough and reliable.
103. (vii) The Observer:
- Can write the book on product knowledge required for
their job.
- They provide the facts that are needed to make decision,
- They set the standards for others, analyse and collect the
data.
(viii) The Reformer:
- Has a natural desire to monitor and judge performance.
- Their own approach is disciplined and logical and they
back this up with a determination to succeed.
104. QUIZ
1. The order and intensity of your colour preferences places you on a 72-type
wheel, made up of ……. Arche types
(a). 6
(b). 7
(c). 8
(d). 9
2. ………. Whose approach is disciplined and logical has a natural desire to
monitor and judge performance.
(a). The Motivator
(b). The Director
(c). The Inspirer
(d). The Reformer
3. The Co-Ordinator pulls all the loose ends together to organize themselves
and others in a structured approach. (Circle) True False
105. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING,
MAY ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS YOU ALL,
AMEN