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USE OF A MODIFIED BALES INTERACTION PROCESS ANALYSIS TO MEASURE GROUPDYNAMICS OF A LEADERSHIP GROUP IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
Title
THE USE OF A MODIFIED BALES INTERACTION PROCESS ANALYSIS TO MEASURE GROUPDYNAMICS OF A LEADERSHIP GROUP IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS.
Creator
WHALEY, DALLAS F., JR., Florida Atlantic University, Hollingsworth, A. T.
Abstract/Description
This thesis was prepared as a descriptive study of a series of meetings of a selected professional association to determine the potential utility and transferability of sociometric diagnostic techniques to voluntary organizations. Methods employed in investigating this concept and its corollaries include: use of a modified Bales interaction Analysis Process chart and diagnostic review of full sound recordings of proceedings. The principle subject investigated was the phenomenon of decision...
Show moreThis thesis was prepared as a descriptive study of a series of meetings of a selected professional association to determine the potential utility and transferability of sociometric diagnostic techniques to voluntary organizations. Methods employed in investigating this concept and its corollaries include: use of a modified Bales interaction Analysis Process chart and diagnostic review of full sound recordings of proceedings. The principle subject investigated was the phenomenon of decision reversal in the board of trustees. An analysis of the results of this investigation indicates that further study of the problem could yield a diagnostic tool of broad potential for use in the small decision making group.
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Date Issued
1972
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13519
Subject Headings
Social groups, Decision making
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Dynamic social impact in electronic juries: The emergence of subgroup clustering through small group communication
Title
Dynamic social impact in electronic juries: The emergence of subgroup clustering through small group communication.
Creator
Jackson, Craig Campbell, Florida Atlantic University, Latane, Bibb, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Psychology
Abstract/Description
Testing a new theory of dynamic social influence, 39 mock juries in two studies deliberated student honor court cases by electronic mail. After reading about each case, participants sent and received messages to a spatially coherent or random subset of jurors on each of five sessions. Individuals appeared to take their role of juror seriously and were responsive to each others' arguments; one-third changed their verdicts after receiving two out of two opposing messages and just over half...
Show moreTesting a new theory of dynamic social influence, 39 mock juries in two studies deliberated student honor court cases by electronic mail. After reading about each case, participants sent and received messages to a spatially coherent or random subset of jurors on each of five sessions. Individuals appeared to take their role of juror seriously and were responsive to each others' arguments; one-third changed their verdicts after receiving two out of two opposing messages and just over half changed in the face of four of four opposing messages. Polarization toward the majority verdict was common in both studies; however, consistent with a key prediction of dynamic social impact theory, unanimity was suppressed among the spatial compared to random juries by the emergence of spatially distinct subgroups. Clustering and polarization were prevalent even among juries passing as few as two messages per juror each round, providing strong evidence that DSIT applies even to important issues.
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Date Issued
1995
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15230
Subject Headings
Social psychology, Small groups, Communication in small groups, Group decision making
Format
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The Role of Interorganizational Trust in the Merger and Acquisition Process
Title
The Role of Interorganizational Trust in the Merger and Acquisition Process.
Creator
Parola, Heather R., Ellis, Kimberly M., Florida Atlantic University, College of Business, Department of Management
Abstract/Description
Although recognized as an important stage of the merger and acquisition (M&A) process, little is understood about the processes that unfold during deal negotiations. In line with recent qualitative research highlighting the role of interorganizational trust, I examine the role of acquirer trust during M&A negotiations. Specifically, through two essays, I consider the effects of acquirer trust on two outcome variables: the acquisition premium and target executive retention. In Essay One, I...
Show moreAlthough recognized as an important stage of the merger and acquisition (M&A) process, little is understood about the processes that unfold during deal negotiations. In line with recent qualitative research highlighting the role of interorganizational trust, I examine the role of acquirer trust during M&A negotiations. Specifically, through two essays, I consider the effects of acquirer trust on two outcome variables: the acquisition premium and target executive retention. In Essay One, I integrate the social embeddedness theory and agency theory and find that acquirer trust leads to higher premiums. In Essay Two, I integrate the social embeddedness perspective with justice theory and find that the positive relationship between acquirer trust and target executive retention is mediated by justice. Boundary conditions are also considered in each essay. These two essay provide contributions to the nascent literature on M&A negotiations and the complex role of trust in M&A negotiations.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004532, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004532
Subject Headings
Consolidation and merger of corporations -- Psychological aspects, Consolidation and merger of corporations -- Social aspects, Corporate culture, Group decision making, Organizational behavior -- Moral and ethical aspects
Format
Document (PDF)