ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORS AND ADAPTATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE OF SENSITIZER AND REPRESSER PROBLEM-SOLVING GROUPS

Differences were investigated between represser (R) and sensitizer (S) groups in adaptation to communication networks and task changes. The experimental sequence for 12 R and 12 S groups was 15 trials in a wheel network, performing common symbol problems; 15 trials in a completely connected network performing common symbol problems; and 15 trials in a completely connected network performing story completion problems. Rs developed appropriate problem-solving systems somewhat earlier, utilized their systems more efficiently, and exhibited significantly greater leadership continuity. Differences between R and S groups in times taken to solve problems were significant in the wheel and following network change, but not significant following task change. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved). © 1968 American Psychological Association.