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Abstract
Sjøvold, E. Maturity and effectiveness in small groups. Nordic Psychology, 58, 43–56.
This paper presents a study of role-structure, group constitution and effectiveness of task-groups. A total of 39 groups from different contexts are investigated and the results are discussed as aspects of group development and effectiveness. Predominant behavior of the groups studied is measured and analyzed using the SPGR (Systematizing Person-Group Relation) method. The construct ‘group-constitution’ is defined as the balance of four basic group functions and represents one of the measures of group maturity used in this study. Group effectiveness is discussed according to group purpose, group task and the context in which the groups operate. Implications of practical team-building are discussed. The results suggest that the purpose and constitution of a group should be carefully evaluated before team-building activities initiated. It is mandatory that the approach chosen for team-building matches the maturity of the particular group. Creating more than superficial changes in group maturity requires considerable effort over a long period of time.
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