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Group Formation after the Restructure: A Case Study


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1 Pepperdine University, 1811 Von Karmen Irvine, CA
2 Doctoral Student, Pepperdine University, 6012, Highland Ave – Yorba Linda, CA
     

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Using a case study approach the purpose of this paper aims to create an understanding for managers how their associates handle change after the occurrence of a company re-organization. This understanding is supported by the using Tuckman’s 5 steps to group formation to manage new teams and create cohesion. This paper provides for a powerful framework to create a cohesive, new team following a re-organization. It is proposed that managers who have an understanding of group formation and handling change will help their associates navigate through the rough waters of a re-organization, resulting in a loss of associates. It is primarily the new team.
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Authors

Kent Rhodes
Pepperdine University, 1811 Von Karmen Irvine, CA
Christie Cooper
Doctoral Student, Pepperdine University, 6012, Highland Ave – Yorba Linda, CA

Abstract


Using a case study approach the purpose of this paper aims to create an understanding for managers how their associates handle change after the occurrence of a company re-organization. This understanding is supported by the using Tuckman’s 5 steps to group formation to manage new teams and create cohesion. This paper provides for a powerful framework to create a cohesive, new team following a re-organization. It is proposed that managers who have an understanding of group formation and handling change will help their associates navigate through the rough waters of a re-organization, resulting in a loss of associates. It is primarily the new team.

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