Applying Systems-Centered Theory (SCT) and Methods in Organizational Contexts: Putting SCT to Work

Gantt, Susan P.

doi:10.1521/ijgp.2013.63.2.234

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“…It is a measure with the six dimensions resource activation , problem actuation , mastery , clarification of meaning , emotional bond , with three items each and agreement on collaboration , which comprises the aspects tasks and goals , with six items. The two dimensions emotional bond and agreement on collaboration refer to Bordin´s [23] concept of the therapeutic alliance. The SACiP consists of 21 items, which are rated on a 5-stepped scale ranging from 0 (not correct at all) to 4 (fully correct) with correspondingly formulated items from patient and therapist perspective.…”

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Stages of change, treatment outcome and therapeutic alliance in adult inpatients with chronic anorexia nervosa

Mander¹,

Teufel²,

Keifenheim³

et al. 2013

BMC Psychiatry

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BackgroundAnorexia nervosa (AN) is associated with high rates of chronicity and relapse risk is a considerable therapeutic challenge in the disorder. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association of stages of change and outcome with a focus on the relapse struggle in the maintenance stage in patients with predominantly chronic AN. Further, therapeutic alliance and stages of change associations were explored.MethodsAs an instrument measuring relapse struggle in the maintenance stage, we applied the short form of the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment-Short (URICA-S). We assessed stages of change in 39 patients with a predominantly chronic course of AN in early, middle, and late stages of inpatient psychotherapy. General symptom severity as assessed by the SCL-90-R and weight change were investigated as outcome measures.ResultsIn-line with earlier evidence, contemplation significantly predicted therapeutic alliance. Further, we demonstrated that relapse risk as operationalized by URICA-S maintenance is an important predictor of general psychopathology. BMI change was not predicted by stages of change.ConclusionsThe URICA-S maintenance scale might be applied to help identify patients at relapse risk. High URICA-S maintenance scores could be considered as one critical aspect of AN patients who might especially benefit from relapse-preventing aftercare programs.

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“…Hence, relapses are regarded as integral parts in the change cycle [10]. The most widely used dimensional instrument to measure the stages of change is the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA, [11]). Recently, a short version with excellent psychometric properties has been constructed [12].…”

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Stages of change, treatment outcome and therapeutic alliance in adult inpatients with chronic anorexia nervosa

Mander¹,

Teufel²,

Keifenheim³

et al. 2013

BMC Psychiatry

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“…Functional subgrouping is now used extensively in both organizational and clinical settings in the United States, Europe and Japan [7]. In addition, research suggests that SCT methods may be useful in improving outcome and morale in organizations, as predicted by SCT theory.…”

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“…These models are termed "multi-level" [6][7][8] or "hierarchic and isomorphic system" models [8][9][10] they aim to integrate theory, practice, and research, and to facilitate more powerful, parsimonious organizational intervention methods that improve performance at all levels of system's hierarchy if properly implemented. The goal of this paper is to introduce systems-centered theory and practice as well as to review the empirical studies of SCT methods including studies of comparative training group and work group performance and the unique, cardinal SCT method of functional subgrouping [9,11].…”

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Systems-Centered Management: A Brief Review of Theory, Practice and Research

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A theory is useful to the extent that it allows for new understanding and more effective solution of problems, such as improving morale and increasing organizational member participation in problem-solving under stressful conditions. Systems-Centered theory and practice are hypothesized to be useful to management of human systems in all contexts. In organizational contexts, the systems-centered approach presents an innovative approach to leadership, organizational structure and teamwork to improve performance. The goal of this paper is to introduce systems-centered theory and practice as well as to review the empirical studies of SCT methods including studies of comparative training group and work group performance and the unique, cardinal SCT method of functional subgrouping. We found preliminary, significant support for SCT hypotheses and methodology.

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“…SCT's functional subgrouping is now used extensively in the United States, Europe, and most recently in Japan both by group psychotherapists and organizational consultants in team development (Gantt, 2013). Though many group leaders have adopted functional subgrouping, and reported anecdotal success with it (Gantt, 2012), assessing functional subgrouping as a process variable has been hampered by the limitations of the original Functional Subgrouping Questionnaire (FSQ; O'Neill, Agazarian, Ladden, & Carter, 1997).…”

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Developing the Systems-Centered Functional Subgrouping Questionnaire-2.

O'Neill¹,

Gantt²,

Burlingame³

et al. 2013

Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice

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Functional subgrouping is the Systems-Centered (SCT) method for discriminating and integrating differences between and within group members in SCT group work. In this 3-phase study, we developed the Functional Subgrouping Questionnaire-2 (FSQ-2) and tested whether it discriminates groups that use functional subgrouping from those that do not. In phase I, we created the instrument itself using Guttman scaling. In phase II, we piloted the 9-item FSQ-2 on 8 SCT groups {n = 106) to determine whether it was sensitive to predicted differences in how SCT groups with varying levels of experience used functional subgrouping. After analysis, the scale was shortened by eliminating low-frequency group events and improving readability. In phase III, we tested this revised 7-item FSQ-2 to see whether it discriminated between members in SCT groups (n = 111) and non-SCT groups (n = 469); we administered it to 29 non-SCT groups representing 8 other theoretical orientations, and 7 SCT groups. Results showed tfie FSQ-2 discriminated between SCT and non-SCT groups as well as between SCT group members with more or less SCT experience. The FSQ-2 may be useful in training SCT leaders and in outcome studies for discriminating between groups that use functional subgrouping and groups that do not.

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Applying Systems-Centered Theory (SCT) and Methods in Organizational Contexts: Putting SCT to Work

Cited by 7 publications

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Stages of change, treatment outcome and therapeutic alliance in adult inpatients with chronic anorexia nervosa

Stages of change, treatment outcome and therapeutic alliance in adult inpatients with chronic anorexia nervosa

Systems-Centered Management: A Brief Review of Theory, Practice and Research

Developing the Systems-Centered Functional Subgrouping Questionnaire-2.

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