LEADERSHIP ROLES AND MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS IN NURSING
: Theory and application (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Chapter 19 “Organizational, Interpersonal, and Group Communication” Chapter 19 covers many aspects of the communication process, including group communication. As you read this chapter, focus on the stages of group development (forming, storming, norming, performing) and group dynamics (group task roles, group building and maintenance roles, problematic roles). Consider how you can apply these concepts as you engage in group work. Adams, S. L., & Anantatmula, V. (2010). Social and behavioral influences on team process. Project Management Journal, 41(4), 89–98. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. In this article, the authors report on the effects of individual behaviors on project teams and provide a model that identifies the progress of social and behavioral development. For each stage, the authors provide recommendations for managing team members.Chun, J. S., & Choi, J. N. (2014). Members’ needs, intragroup conflict, and group performance. The Journal Of Applied Psychology, 99(3), 437-450. doi:10.1037/a0036363 This study theorizes and empirically investigates the relationships among the psychological needs of group members, intragroup conflict, and group performance. Haynes, J., & Strickler, J. (2014). TeamSTEPPS makes strides for better communication. Nursing, 44(1), 62-63. doi:10.1097/01.NURSE.0000438725.66087.89 Teamwork and communication are the focus of this article and include the use of the TeamStepps model for Quality Improvement. Hogg, M. A., Van Knippenberg, D., & Rast, D. E., III. (2012). Intergroup leadership in organizations: Leading across group and organizational boundaries. Academy of Management Review, 37(2), 232–255. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. The authors of this article introduce a theory on intergroup leadership that is based on social theory and intergroup relations. This theory purports that intergroup performance relies on a leader’s capacity to create intergroup relational identities. Kaufman, B. (2012). Anatomy of dysfunctional working relationships. Business Strategy Series, 13(2), 102–106. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Kaufman examines the impact of dysfunctional working relationships in an organization. She provides managers with tips that will allow them to identify early warning signs of dysfunctional behavior and to minimize its effects in the workplace. Mind Tools. (2012). Forming, storming, norming and performing: Helping new teams perform effectively, quickly. Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_86.htm This web article discusses stages of team development and provides strategies for moving through the early stages effectively. Mind Tools. (2009).