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The Effects of Proportional Representation on Intragroup Behavior in Mixed-Race Decision-Making Groups

Ji Li

Hong Kong Baptist University

Leonard Karakowsky

York University

Jacob P. Siegel

University of Toronto

Drawing on Kanter’s (1977) observations and assertions, this study employs a structural approach to examine the influence of group racial composition on the behavior of group members. To be specific, this study assesses the effects of proportional representation on the behavior of Asian group members who were assigned to one of three types of groups: all-Asian groups, Asian-Caucasian balanced groups, and Caucasian-dominated groups. Groups were assigned the task of discussing and generating a solution for a managerial case scenario. The discussions were videotaped and viewed by independent judges who evaluated patterns of intragroup behavior, including levels of participation and leadership behavior among group members. The findings suggest that proportional representation can act as a significant source of influence on behavior of group members. We conclude this article with a discussion of the implications of these findings from both a practical and theoretical perspective.

Small Group Research, Vol. 30, No. 3, 259-279 (1999)
DOI: 10.1177/104649649903000301
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