The Effects of Similarity and Dissimilarity on Group Performance.

Abstract

The thesis examines similarity and dissimilarity between leaders and members and the effects on group performance. Specifically, groups were formed according to individuals' least preferred coworker (LPC) scores. Groups comprised leaders and members with similar scores (high LPC leaders and members, low LPC leaders and members) or dissimilar scores (high LPC leaders and low LPC members, low LPC leaders and high LPC members). The groups then performed the NASA Moon Survival Exercise. The results are presented.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA013468

Entities

People

  • Kent William Wells

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Organizational Psychology.