8/11/2019 Issues in Social and Cultural Psychology Seminar Task 1

1/2

Seminar 1: Social identity theory

Reading: Ashforth, B. E., & Mael, F. (1989). Social identity theory and the organization.

Academy ofManagement Review, 14, 2039

How do the authors define social identification?

What are the functions of social classification (social categorization)?

What is the minimum requirement for group identification or in-group

favoritism?

What is a psychological group?

8/11/2019 Issues in Social and Cultural Psychology Seminar Task 1

2/2

GROUP 1

What are the antecedents of social identification in organizations?

GROUP 2

What are the consequences of social identification in organizations?

GROUP 3

What are the consequences of weak organizational identity and clearly

differentiated sub-units?