Group relations, self-reflection and authenticity in organizational environment Cover Image

Групови отношения, себерефлексия и автентичност в организационна среда
Group relations, self-reflection and authenticity in organizational environment

Author(s): Nadya Mateeva
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Институт за изследване на населението и човека - Българска академия на науките
Keywords: authenticity; self-reflection; defensive group styles; group dynamics

Summary/Abstract: Despite the fact that people in organizational environment take part in many group activities (e.g. teamwork, training groups and structured seminars), it can be expected that people will resist the group dynamic processes because it is highly demanding. The study reveals the influence of group dynamics on authenticity, self-reflection and social anxiety.Passive- and aggressive-defensive group relations form well-ingrained and unconscious problems in individual, group and organizational behavior. Because their interference, it is important to deal with them effectively by creating a constructive group dynamics space for authenticity and self-reflection.

  • Issue Year: 16/2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 267-277
  • Page Count: 11