Example of a Group Behavior Model coming from my experience | (HR) Organization Behavior
In Human Resource Management (HRM), the Group Behavior Model Path are applied to workers, groups and organizational structure. This model shows clearly the behaviour and dynamics of relationship of the group you are analysing.
The Group Behavior Model Path is important in the HRM subject Organization Behavior. In this article, I will give you an example, based from my real life experience.
The flowchart below is my drawing of the Group Behavior Model Path:
“Chicks ‘n Dips” is a food business venture that was formulated by The Flipstro Group which is composed of five Accountancy, Business and Management Strand (ABM) students.
The chief executive officer (CEO) asked the employees what role positions we would like to take. Each rank has different duties and responsibility that is necessary for the business to operate i.e. Executive Officer, Marketing & Operations Head, Finance Head, or employees (being under the mentioned ranks).
Every member needs to take responsibility. Every rank has distinct abilities e.g. financial statements; SWOT analysis; delegating the tasks around the venture; creating market strategies; finding out the needed furniture & fixtures. The group will not be able to handle one member not accomplishing his work. Each member has a role identity. Each role has a way of thinking that is different from each other.
Being composed of five, the members would understand their own responsibilities (how it is connected with everyone) and be able to communicate easily with each other. Being a small group results in being productive in solving problems by every member.
We would often have a process of having our work being checked by three experts (who are our teachers). Our group asked questions and we would receive feedback. We would show our business plan (written report). We would repeat this process of asking questions until we will eventually meet at a point where a general consensus is made.
It’s not always the same task. In each role, they are doing a lot of different things. This is shown by how at one time, a member needs to check the equipment and supplies, checking for example the cutting board, cooler, hairnets etc. Or checking the costs of every item or thinking how we will advertise. And in most times, it is at their discretion on what is appropriate to do. For me, as the financial head, I would always do new things e.g. making the financial statements or finding out the production cost & production unit. The tasks, as a group, are worked on interdependently. The business was a success. Each member was happy working together as a group and we were happy to be able to sell out our products.
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