The Unity-Diversity Principle and Its Effect on Creative Group Problem Solving: An Experimental Investigation
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TextProducer: Cambridge, MA : Harvard University, Dept. of Social Relations 1969Subject(s): Abstract: In many problem solving groups an aggressive mode of interaction leads to extreme self-orientation and a reluctance to offer unusual suggestions. An alternative, the unity-diversity principle, was proposed and the consultation technique for increasing group creativity and productivity was derived from it. It was hypothesized that groups trained in consultation would produce higher quality solutions than would untrained groups.
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In many problem solving groups an aggressive mode of interaction leads to extreme self-orientation and a reluctance to offer unusual suggestions. An alternative, the unity-diversity principle, was proposed and the consultation technique for increasing group creativity and productivity was derived from it. It was hypothesized that groups trained in consultation would produce higher quality solutions than would untrained groups.