Publication Date
1-1-1986
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Legacy Department
Department of Psychology
Abstract
The effectiveness of minority influence in group decision making was investigated as a function of the form of influence asserted by the minority confederate (either normative or informational), the goal orientation of group members, (either task or harmony) , and the sex of the individual. Regarding influence mode, normative influences exerted by the deviant minority appealed to social norms, whereas informational influence was factual in nature. Individual goal orientation of the three group members was determined by an adaptation of the Leadership Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ). Task-oriented individuals have agentic goals in group situations, whereas harmony-oriented individuals are communally oriented.
Recommended Citation
Saelens, Kelli A., "Minority influence in group decision making as a function of influence type and majority goal orientation" (1986). Honors Capstones. 795.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/795
Extent
54 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
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In Copyright
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Media Type
Text
Comments
Includes bibliographical references.