The Use of Cognitive Mapping in Eliciting and Evaluating Group Cognitions |
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Authors: | Petru Lucian Curşeu René Schalk Sandra Schruijer |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Organisation Studies Tilburg University Tilburg, The Netherlands;2. Utrecht School of Governance Utrecht University Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | A holistic method for eliciting and evaluating group cognition was introduced and tested. In the study, 359 undergraduate students were assigned to 72 groups, consisting of 4 to 6 members who worked on research projects lasting for 14 weeks. In order to evaluate the way groups represent the specific knowledge related to their tasks, we used a conceptual mapping technique. Conceptual mapping proved to be a fruitful way to understand the way groups represent their knowledge. The conceptual maps were stable in time and had explanatory power for groups' performance. |
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