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“Goodness of Fit” The FIRO-B can help to determine how good one fits in various situations and work environments and with various people 11/13/2018
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Theory Beyond our survival needs (food, safety, warmth, shelter) we have unique interpersonal needs that motivate us We become uncomfortable and anxious when our “set point” is not being met Schutz identified three needs (inclusion, control, and affection), and two levels (expressed and wanted) The Six-Cell Model Before Slide History: The FIRO-B was originally developed to predict how military personnel would work together in groups. It’s creator, William Schutz, was specifically studying teams working in the control rooms on submarines. 11/13/2018
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Results can be used to… Show current interpersonal behavior and expectations Raise questions about your satisfaction with these behaviors Suggest alternative ways of behaving to increase your effectiveness 11/13/2018
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Caution about Results….
There are no good or bad results Not a comprehensive personality test Not a measure of abilities, career interests, or achievement Hypotheses to be explored You are responsible for interpreting the meaning Must be considered in the overall context of your life Results CAN be influenced significantly by situational variables, cultural differences, misunderstanding the terms, trying to avoid extreme responses, other pressures from the environment 11/13/2018
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Assumptions You’re not bound by your typical behaviors
Awareness of your tendencies allows you to choose whether a particular behavior is or is not appropriate at a certain time Scores can change as you work to form new behaviors 11/13/2018
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FIRO-B Stage I Interpretation
Application to Your Personal and Work Life 11/13/2018
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Three Interpersonal Needs
The Six-Cell Model Three Interpersonal Needs INCLUSION (I) CONTROL (C) AFFECTION (A) Expressed Needs Expressed Inclusion (eI) Expressed Control (eC) Expressed Affection (eA) Wanted Needs Wanted Inclusion (wI) Wanted Control (wC) Wanted Affection (wA) Before Slide Briefly turn to page 3 and look at the shaded area of the table 11/13/2018
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Interpersonal Need One: Inclusion
Relates to forming new relations and associating with others in your life How much attention, recognition, and contact you seek from others Your relationships with groups, both small and large Before Slide Turn back to page 2. 11/13/2018
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Interpersonal Need Two: Control
Relates to decision-making, influence and responsibility, and persuasion The extent of power or dominance a person seeks How much you want to lead others or want others to lead and influence you Refers to one-on-one relationships and your behavior in groups 11/13/2018
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Interpersonal Need Three: Affection
Relates to emotional ties and warm connections between people The extent of closeness that a person seeks Your need to establish comfortable, warm one-on-one relationships with others 11/13/2018
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Characteristics Associated with the Three Needs
Inclusion Control Affection Association Power Being personal Interaction Authority Closeness Distinction Influence Openness Prominence Responsibility Supportiveness Attention Leadership Being Affirmed Participation Consistency Warmth Involvement Decisiveness Empathy Contact Dominance Encouragement Belonging Competitiveness Appreciativeness 11/13/2018
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Two dimensions Measured for Each Need
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behavior What you actually do Can be observed
Expressed Preference for initiating behavior What you actually do Can be observed by others Wanted Preference for having others initiate What you really want May not be shown openly Expressed Wanted 11/13/2018
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Three Interpersonal Needs
The Six-Cell Model Three Interpersonal Needs INCLUSION (I) CONTROL (C) AFFECTION (A) Expressed Needs I make an effort to include others in my activities. I try to belong, join social groups – to be with people as much as possible (0-9) I try to exert control and influence over things. I enjoy organizing things and directing others (0-9) I make an effort to get close to people. I am comfortable expressing personal feelings and I try to be supportive of others (0-9) Wanted Needs I want other people to include me in their activities and to invite me to belong. I enjoy it when others notice me (0-9) I feel most comfortable working in clear situations with clear instructions. I prefer letting others have control of my work (0-9) I want other to act warmly toward me. I enjoy it when people share their feelings with me and when they encourage my efforts. (0-9) Page 3 – Six shaded cells 11/13/2018
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For these Six Shaded Cells…
Low scores (0-2) suggest you do not prefer this behavior Medium scores (3-6) suggest your preference for this behavior is moderate High scores (7-9) suggest you have a strong preference for this behavior 11/13/2018
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Expressed Expressed Inclusion: How often do you act in ways that encourage your participation in situations? Expressed Control: How often do you act in ways that help you direct or influence situations? Expressed Affection: How often do you act in ways that encourage warmth and closeness in relationships? 11/13/2018
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Wanted Wanted Inclusion: How much do you want others to include you in their activities? Wanted Control: How much leadership and influence do you want others to assume? Wanted Affection: How much warmth and closeness do you want from others? 11/13/2018
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Total Needs and Total Behavior Scores
Three Interpersonal Needs Inclusion Control Affection Expressed Needs eI eC eA Total Expressed Behavior (0-27) Wanted Needs wI wC wA Total Wanted Behavior (0-27) Total Need for Inclusion (0-18) Total Need for (0-18) Total Need for Affection (0-18) Total Inter-personal Need Score (0-54) 11/13/2018
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Low Overall Interpersonal Needs Score (0-15)
Need for interaction with others (I, A, C) is low Interpersonal style is “cool” Need privacy to do your best work Work involves intense concentration and ideas Prefer your own company, independent decision-making, small circle of friends, more “introverted” style How well do these descriptors fit? Begin to think in terms of commonalities suggested by the several tests – do the other tests point in the same directions? 11/13/2018
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Medium-Low Overall Interpersonal Needs Score (16-26)
Interaction with others (A, I, C) appeals to you on a select basis Depends on the people and the context Work effectively alone, or with others when objectives are focused Concentrate on data and ideas with occasional discussions, presentations More “introverted” than “extroverted” 11/13/2018
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Medium-High Overall Interpersonal Needs Score (27-38)
Interacting with others is generally satisfying in all areas (A, I, C) Work best with small groups and regular contacts Consult others without relying on them for decision-making Value teamwork & one-on-one relationships Occasionally need alone time to think and reflect More “extroverted” than “introverted” 11/13/2018
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High Overall Interpersonal Needs Score (39-54)
Enjoy engaging frequently with others in all areas (A, I, C) Seek out, work on, and enjoy warm interpersonal relationships Work best in groups with interaction Prefer shared decision-making Very social, may not enjoy being alone Extrovert 11/13/2018
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Total Needs and Total Behavior Scores
Three Interpersonal Needs Inclusion Control Affection Expressed Needs eI eC eA Total Expressed Behavior (0-27) Wanted Needs wI wC wA Total Wanted Behavior (0-27) Total Need for Inclusion (0-18) Total Need for (0-18) Total Need for Affection (0-18) Total Inter-personal Need Score (0-54) Your total expressed score indicates how much you act toward others to get what you need. In general, you can think of it as comfort level with taking action or being proactive. You total wanted score indicates how much you rely on others to get what you need. In general, you can think of it as comfort level with being reactive or responsive. 11/13/2018
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Low Total Expressed and Low Total Wanted Interpersonal Behavior (0-7)
Low Expressed: you usually do not initiate activities with others; wait before speaking Low Wanted: you usually do not want others to initiate activities; Value independence and want to rely on yourself; You do not expect much from others 11/13/2018
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Medium Total Expressed and Medium Total Wanted Interpersonal Behavior (8-19)
Medium Expressed: sometimes you initiate activities with others, sometimes you don’t; it depends on the context and people involved Medium Wanted: Sometimes you want others to initiate activities, sometimes you don’t; it depends on the context and people involved 11/13/2018
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High Total Expressed and High Total Wanted Interpersonal Behavior (20-27)
High Expressed: You usually enjoy initiating activities with others; take action easily and social settings are great opportunities to express yourself High Wanted: You usually like others to initiate activities; you rely quite a bit on others and are comfortable accepting their behaviors 11/13/2018
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Comparing your Total Expressed and Total Wanted Behavior
Like taking initiative more than having others do so; may keep distance Total Wanted > Total Expressed Prefer that others take the initiative more than you; may feel inhibited Total Expressed = You are cautious about expressing a behavior before you are sure how the person will respond; situation - dependent Before slide: Total expressed and total wanted scores are best interpreted in relation to one another, since they describe the general pattern you go about in satisfying your personal needs 11/13/2018
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Low Total Need Scores (0-5) for Inclusion, Control, and Affection (bottom row)
For Inclusion: Indifferent to being with others, no matter who initiates it For Control: Prefer less-structured situations and have a laid-back attitude toward authority – needing to neither give nor take orders For Affection: prefer formal, business-like relationships 11/13/2018
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Medium Total Need Scores (6-12) for Inclusion, Control, and Affection (bottom row)
For Inclusion: prefer balance between time alone and time with others, no matter who initiates it For Control: prefer moderate amount of structure and clarity around authority For Affection: prefer a realistic amount of warmth and closeness in 1-on-1 relationships, no matter who initiates 11/13/2018
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High Total Need Scores (13-18) for Inclusion, Control, and Affection (bottom row)
For Inclusion: prefer being involved socially, no matter who initiates it For Control: prefer structured situations with clear lines of authority and responsibility For Affection: Like a lot of warmth and closeness in 1-on-1 relationships 11/13/2018
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Look at the Highest and Lowest Total Need Score
Highest may be most important interpersonal need, and thus predominates your behavior and has the greatest impact on your relationships Lowest may be the need you try most to ignore or are the most indifferent about After slide: For example, if your strongest need is for Inclusion, what will be your focus when starting a new job or a new project? (Fitting In) For Control, what will your focus be? (Understanding the order and structure of a the situation; who is in charge, who has authority, what are the rules and policies, etc. For Affection, what will your focus be? (Establishing trust, exchanging ideas, reactions, and opinions, building loyalty, developing meaningful relationships 11/13/2018
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Impressions You Create – How Do Others Perceive You?
High Impressions Low eI Engaging, connected, fair, social Difficult to know, isolated, quiet wI Center of attention, humorous, light-hearted Private, selective, low-profile eC Structured, confident, high-strung, intense Easy-going, flexible, disorganized wC Demanding, dependent, responsive, critical Confrontational, independent, difficult eA Warm, reassuring, open, intimate Aloof, tentative, rational, business-like wA Approachable, sensitive, considerate Distant, cautious, tough, intimidating 11/13/2018
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Impressions Others Make on You
If You Have High You May Perceive If You Have Low wI Most rejections as devastating; “Missing the action” if away; Lack of acknowledgement is negative Most invitations as obligatory Being single-minded as threatening Group time as wasteful wC Any structuring as inadequate Standard procedures as important Sole responsibility as burdensome Any control you have as too much Plans and structures as pressure Competitive behavior as annoying wA Lack of expressed concern as insensitive Infrequent feedback as frustrating Distance from others as personal loss Reassurances as superficial Personal questions as intrusive Emotions as distracting and trying 11/13/2018
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Interactions Among 6 Cells
If you have …. You may find that… High w Affection + Low e Inclusion It’s difficult to meet persons for closer, more intimate relationships High e Control + Medium e Affection Others are more accepting of your direction because you show tact and understanding High e Inclusion + High w Inclusion + Low e Control + High w Control Others misinterpret your desire to be part of the group as an attempt to control the group 11/13/2018
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Questions for Self-Exploration
Do these scores seem to represent an accurate picture of who you really are? Can you think of specific examples of the behavior described? In what ways do the scores not represent important ways you behave? Do the results suggest ways that others see you that you might want to change? What can the results tell you about the way you act in trying to fulfill your needs for being part of a group? For control? For close relationships? Discussion 11/13/2018
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Case Study: Career Development - Linda
3 1 4 w 5 12 8 16 What Challenges will Linda face in finding a job? Aloof, Cold Unmotivated in job search Going to want more than expressed Need interaction and space mixed My need to learn to give more warmth to others to get her needs met Initiative low, may have trouble structuring her approach to the job search Introversion works against her Difficulty getting needs met because she is constantly not communicating them Needs help to build a network Bottom line: behavior does not communicate her needs 11/13/2018
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FIRO-B Stage II Interpretation
Compatibility of Needs with Others 11/13/2018
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Compatibility Theory:
“Degree of fit” between two people Based on the degree of compatibility for Expressed and Wanted Needs for Inclusion, Affection, and Control 11/13/2018
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Case Study: Personal Relationship Susan Charlie
7 3 5 15 E 9 1 10 w 8 18 W 4 33 Challenges: Susan: going to be starved for interaction/involvement/feedback/support Charlie: going to feel bothered, intrusions, will feel she’s too needy, push away Control issues: Susan will want some, but Charlie want it all. It’s okay for Charlie to take the lead, but Susan must be included. 11/13/2018
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Originator Compatibility
How much two people conflict over who will initiate and who will receive behavior (e.g.,) Two persons with high expressed needs for control and low wanted needs for control will both want to initiate and won’t want to take direction Can lead to competition and conflict 11/13/2018
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Originator Conflict Have you been in a relationship with originator conflict? How did you deal with it? How might you deal with it better/differently in the future? Discussion 11/13/2018
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Reciprocal Compatibility
Measures how well each person can act in ways to meet their needs in a relationship (e.g.,) a person with High Expressed Need for Control and Low Need for Wanted Control paired with a person with a Low Expressed Need for Control and High Wanted Need for Control will have high reciprocal compatibility 11/13/2018
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Reciprocal Compatibility
Have you been in a relationship with high reciprocal compatibility? How did the relationship develop? Any drawbacks to high compatibility? 11/13/2018
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Interchange Compatibility
Measures how much two persons share need strengths e.g., two persons with High Needs for Expressed and Wanted Affection will be compatible because both will see Affection behaviors as the basis of the relationship—they will engage one another around affection needs 11/13/2018
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Interchange Compatibility
If you are high in both wanted and expressed Inclusion, Control, or Affection, have you had relationships with others who were high in the same areas? (e.g.,) Two best friends who are President and VP of a Student Organization 11/13/2018
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Questions for Self-Exploration
What Expressed and Wanted Need Profiles are compatible with yours? When you think about key relationships in your life, does level of compatibility explain areas of agreement and areas of tension? Is your Expressed and Wanted Need for Control consistent? If not, what are the implications in your relationships? What do these needs suggest about your level of interest in leading or managing others? 11/13/2018
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Groups Compatibility is the dominant factor in explaining the productivity of groups 11/13/2018
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Stages of Group Development
1. Inclusion – in formative stage, group must decide who is to be a member and how to recognize membership 2. Control – group then turns to issues of decision-making, responsibility and the distribution of power and influence 3. Affection – groups decide how close or personal they want to be with one another 11/13/2018
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FIRO-B Stages III and IV Interpretation
Stage III: Behavior Associated with Inclusion, Control and Affection at Work Stage IV: Team Roles Suggested by Your Profile Before next slide: What are some behaviors you would predict from people with high eI at work? 11/13/2018
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High Expressed Inclusion at Work
Talking and joking with others Taking a personal interest in others Involving others in projects and meetings Recognizing others’ accomplishments Incorporating others’ ideas and suggestions Offering helpful info or tips, mentoring Before next slide: What roles might someone with high eI play on a work team?
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Team Roles High Expressed Inclusion: Clarifier
Presents issues or solutions for clarification Summarizes discussion Introduces new members to the team Keeps members up to date Provides group with facts and data Before next slide: What are some behaviors you would predict from people with high wI at work? 11/13/2018
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High Wanted Inclusion at Work
Frequenting heavily trafficked areas (water cooler) Wearing distinctive clothing Decorating workspace with keepsakes Seeking recognition or responsibility Getting involved in high profile projects Going along with the majority opinion Before next slide: What roles might someone with high wI play on a work team?
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Team Roles High Wanted Inclusion: Tension-Reducer
Helps the team move along by joking at appropriate moments Redirects group in tense moments Builds on common interests of group members Before next slide: What roles might someone with low eI play on a work team? 11/13/2018
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Team Roles Low Wanted Inclusion: Individualist
Not an active team player Sees meetings as unnecessary or distracting May work on other tasks or hold side conversations during meetings May not follow through or cooperate with group decisions 11/13/2018
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Personal Reflection Are you satisfied with the level of Inclusion that you feel with your co-workers, managers, and organization? Are there ways that you can express your social interest more clearly to others and encourage them to include you? 11/13/2018
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Team Roles Do you tend to be more of a Tension-Reducer, Clarifier, or Individualist?
Does playing this role help you meet your personal and professional needs (i.e., advancement, influence on decisions, etc.) Are other roles more appropriate in some situations? Before next slide: What are some behaviors you would predict from people with high eC at work? 11/13/2018
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High Expressed Control at Work
Assuming positions of authority Advancing an idea within the group Taking a competitive stance and making winning a priority Managing the conversation Influencing others’ opinions Establishing structured tasks, procedures, policies Before next slide: What roles might someone with high eC play on a work team?
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Team Roles High Expressed Control: Director
Pushes for action and decision-making May interrupt others or monopolize air-time May be unrealistically optimistic about what can be accomplished Before next slide: What are some behaviors you would predict from people with high wC at work? 11/13/2018
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High Wanted Control at Work
Asking for help Involving others in decision-making Requesting precise instructions and clarification Deferring to the wishes, needs, and requests of others Asking for permission and circulating progress details Raising issues for others to consider Before next slide: What roles might someone with high wC play on a work team?
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Team Roles High Wanted Control: Questioner
Seeks orientation and clarification Constructive critic of the team and its members May use questions to postpone closure or decisions Before next slide: What roles might someone with low wC play on a work team? 11/13/2018
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Team Roles Low Wanted Control: Rebel
Struggles to establish a position within the group May criticize others Challenges the status quo May refuse to comply with group decisions Provides alternative ideas but may have difficulty with follow-through 11/13/2018
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Personal Reflection Are you satisfied with the amount of influence you have on others, on important decisions, and the direction of your company? Are you satisfied with the amount of direction you receive? If not, how can you meet these needs better? 11/13/2018
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Team Roles Do you tend to be more of a Director, Questioner, or Rebel?
Does playing this role help you meet your personal and professional needs (i.e., advancement, influence on decisions, etc.) Are other roles more appropriate in some situations? Before next slide: What are some behaviors you would predict from people with high eA at work? 11/13/2018
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High Expressed Affection at Work
Reassuring and supporting colleagues Giving gifts to show appreciation Exhibiting concern about the personal lives of others Being trustworthy and loyal Sharing personal opinions or private feelings about issues Coaching and developing others Before next slide: What roles might someone with high eA play on a work team?
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Team Roles High Expressed Affection: Encourager
Builds the ego or status of others Friendly, warm, responsive, diplomatic May sacrifice the truth to maintain good relationships Before next slide: What are some behaviors you would predict from people with high wA at work? 11/13/2018
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High Wanted Affection at Work
Being flexible and accommodating Listening carefully to others Displaying an open body posture Sharing feelings of anxiety, sadness, loneliness Trying to please others Giving others more than they want or need Before next slide: What roles might someone with high wA play on a work team?
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Team Roles High Wanted Affection: Listener
Maintains participative attitude and interest nonverbally Involved in group goals Shows interest by receptive facial and body expressions Before next slide: What roles might someone with low wA play on a work team? 11/13/2018
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Team Roles Low Wanted Affection: Cautioner
Expresses concern about the direction of the group Relays doubts about the success of initiatives planned Shows reluctance to get swept up by group energy Provides careful analysis of potential problems Devil’s advocate 11/13/2018
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Personal Reflection Are you satisfied with the amount of affection you both give and receive at work? If not, how can you extend yourself more to others and signal your interest in them more clearly? 11/13/2018
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Team Roles Do you tend to be more of a Listener, Encourager, or Cautioner?
Does playing this role help you meet your personal and professional needs (i.e., advancement, influence on decisions, etc.) Are other roles more appropriate in some situations? 11/13/2018
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FIRO-B Stage IV Interpretation (Continued)
Team Roles Suggested by Your Profile 11/13/2018
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Team Roles High Expressed Affection & High Expressed Inclusion: Initiator
Suggests procedures or problems as discussion topics Proposes alternative solutions “Idea person” Encourages others to share in discussions 11/13/2018
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Team Roles High Expressed Inclusion & High Expressed Control Energizer
Urges team toward decision-making Insists on covering the agenda Prods the team into action 11/13/2018
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Team Roles Low Wanted Inclusion & Low Wanted Control Opinion-Giver
State a belief or opinion on all issues Offers predictions based on past experiences Works independently from the group Does not try to become part of the inner circle 11/13/2018
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Team Roles High Expressed Affection & High Wanted Control Harmonizer
Agrees with the group Reconciles opposing positions Understands, complies, and accepts 11/13/2018
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Team Roles High Expressed Affection & High Expressed Control Consensus-Taker
Checks for agreement Brings closure to discussions Confronts unacknowledged feelings in the group Wants to build a close-knit, powerful team 11/13/2018
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Team Roles High Expressed Control & Low Wanted Affection Taskmaster
Tries to keep group focused on its central purpose and required outcomes Ignores social chit-chat Believes that team members don’t have to like each other on the job Reminds group that this is a business and not a family 11/13/2018
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Team Roles Do you fit the profile of an Initiator, Energizer, Opinion-Giver, Harmonizer, or Taskmaster? Does playing this role help you meet your personal and professional needs (i.e., advancement, influence on decisions, etc.) Are other roles more appropriate in some situations? 11/13/2018
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The FIRO-B and Team Dynamics Case Studies
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Matches and Mismatches
The best matches occur when the expressed needs of one person are equal (or similar) to the wanted needs of another A match in two need areas usually means that the two people feel they “click” Friction is greatest when the mismatch occurs in the strongest total need area Mismatches in the lowest total need area usually don’t contribute to much difficulty See case examples 11/13/2018
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Team A: Complementary or Strained?
High Low w Wendell I C A e Low High w Chris Each member’s interpersonal needs art satisfied by the needs of at least one of the other members. Wendell’s high need for Expressed Control complemented Chris’s high need for Wanted Control. Chris felt more comfortable as a team member when he had a clear sense of direction and structure, which Wendell was willing to provide. Likewise, Kim’s high need for Expressed Affection was complemented by both Wendell and Chris’s high need for Wanted Affection I C A e Low High w Kim 11/13/2018
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Team B: Complementary or Strained?
Low High w Kate I C A e Low High w Aisha The interpersonal needs of the team members are frustrated. For example, all three members had a high need for Wanted Inclusion. These needs went unmet because no one on the team had a high need for Expressed Inclusion. In addition to having needs that were unmet, there were also needs that were in direct conflict. For example, Terry’s high Expressed Control need conflicted with Kate and Aisha’s low Wanted Control. I C A e Low High w Terry 11/13/2018
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FIRO-B Stage V Interpretation
Research with Professional Managers 11/13/2018
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High Expressed Inclusion scores were related to
Leading subordinates Setting a development climate Building and mending relationships Compassion and sensitivity Putting people at ease Acting with flexibility 11/13/2018
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High Expressed Affection Scores Were Related to
Resourcefulness Leading employees Setting a development climate Building and mending relationships Compassion and sensitivity Self awareness Putting people at ease Acting with flexibility 11/13/2018
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High Wanted Affection Scores were…
Positively related to compassion, sensitivity, and putting people at ease Inversely related to problems with interpersonal relationships and difficulty molding a staff 11/13/2018
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Expressed and Wanted Control
High Expressed Control scores were related to decisiveness High Wanted Control scores were related to difficulty to molding a staff and difficulty making strategic transitions 11/13/2018
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The FIRO-B is a Valuable Tool in Organizational Consultation
Dr. Debra Nelson and Dr. Jim Quick administered the FIRO-B to nine members of the the management team at the Chaparral Steel Company to strengthen understanding of how interpersonal needs effect work teams 11/13/2018
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Interpersonal Needs and Organizational Level
Few differences in interpersonal needs among people at various levels within corporations On Expressed Control, however, ranking of scores corresponds perfectly with organizational level (i.e. the higher the level, the higher the need) Hourly workers have the highest need for Wanted Control and higher needs for Expressed and Wanted Affection Highest score for lower-level employees is Wanted Affection. Are these needs being met? 11/13/2018
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