Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
2004
Abstract
We develop and test a theoretical framework for understanding how cognitive and affective processes (cognitive and affective integration) influence the way in which disagreements (task and process) among group members affect their performance (individual and group level performance). We use this framework to explain how and why diversity may be either beneficial or detrimental to group process and outcomes. Specifically, we examine how group faultlines may hinder members' ability to create a shared understanding of the problem (cognitive integration) and a shared motivation to synthesize their knowledge (affective integration). If this happens, then groups will fail to share and process information, which will hinder group performance and satisfaction. We test this theory on 321MBA students in 88 five to six person teams from a prestigious East Coast university.
Recommended Citation
Cronin, Matthew A.; Bezrukova, Katerina; Weingart, Laurie R.; and Tinsley, Catherine, "Agree or not agree? The role of cognitive and affective processes in group disagreements" (2004). Psychology. 9.
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/psych/9
Comments
2004 - The 17th Annual Conference of the IACM, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Dates: June 6-9, 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA http://www.iacm-conflict.org/