Masters Theses

Argyris's model II behavior: communication patterns, self-management, and team facilitation

Abstract

"This thesis presents three articles related to team training based on Argyris and Schn̲'s Theory of Action perspective. Individuals are often unaware of the differences between their 'espoused theory' (what they say they do) and their "theory-in-use" (what they actually do). Almost universally, people hold the Unilateral Action Model (also called Model I) as their theory-in-use. Action created according to this model limits learning, creates self-sealing processes, and leads to defensive reasoning. The Mutual Learning Model is an alternative that promotes double-loop learning, decreases skilled incompetence, and guide effective communication"--Abstract, page iv.

Advisor(s)

Luechtefeld, Ray

Committee Member(s)

Spurlock, David
Watkins, Steve Eugene, 1960-

Department(s)

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Engineering Management

Comments

Accompanying CD-ROM, available at Missouri S&T Library, contains Appendix E - the research information listed on leaf 148.
System requirements: Microsoft Office 2000 or later, Adobe Acrobat, CD drive. Additionally, SPSS software is required to read some files.

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Summer 2006

Journal article titles appearing in thesis/dissertation

Patterns in team communication during a simulation game
Training for self-managed student teams
Rethinking facilitation

Pagination

ix, 149 pages, CD-ROM

Rights

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Group facilitationInterpersonal communicationOrganizational behaviorSelf-management (Psychology)

Thesis Number

T 9040

Print OCLC #

85776662

Recommended Citation

Baca, David M., "Argyris's model II behavior: communication patterns, self-management, and team facilitation" (2006). Masters Theses. 5933.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5933

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