A field experiment comparing different workgroup interactive techniques

Percept Mot Skills. 2007 Feb;104(1):171-8. doi: 10.2466/pms.104.1.171-178.

Abstract

Participants (N=149) belonging to real life workgroups from different work organisations took part in a project with the aim of improving organisational culture. Two techniques for enhancing effectiveness were used in the study, the individual-group-individual technique and the nominal group technique. In a control group were participants in nonstructured interactive groups. Thus, the workgroups were randomised into these 3 conditions. Analysis indicated that both techniques affect idea generation but not generation of goals.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Female
  • Group Processes*
  • Group Structure
  • Humans
  • Individuality
  • Inservice Training
  • Interpersonal Relations*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Organizational Culture*
  • Organizational Objectives
  • Problem Solving*