C17- Group and team dynamics in sport

Question 1

Define a group

Answer 1

common goal and common identity

Question 2

state and explain Tuckmans theory

Answer 2

Forming — storming — norming — performing

• Forming: guidance and direction from coaches, unclear purpose, little agreement
• Storming: conflict, increased clarity of purpose, power struggles
• Norming: agreement and consensus, clear roles and responsibilities
• Performing: clear vision and purpose, focus on goal achievement, delegation

Question 3

State and explain steiner’s model of productivity

Answer 3

Actual Productivity = potential productivity - loses due to faulty group process

• actual productivity (performance at any given time
• Potential productivity (maximum capability of group)
• Faulty group (factors that impede group cohesion)

Question 4

In steiner’s model of productivity what were the to categories for faulty processes

Answer 4

• coordination problems: (breakdown in team work or communication (Ringleman effect)
• Motivation problems: some members of the team aren’t motivated to the same extent as the others

Question 5

What are the factors that can increase the ringleman effect

Answer 5

• large number in group
• strategies to breakdown
• teamwork is uncoordinated
• poor leadership

Question 6

How to eliminate The ringleman affect

Answer 6

• players selected on their interactive skills
• Promote that good coordination=better performance
• play games using small teams
• ensure team is unified and working towards SMART goals

Question 7

What is social Loafing

Answer 7

• loss of motivation
• players with low confidence may withdraw to protect self esteem
• negative previous experiences

Question 8

how to eliminate social loafing

Answer 8

• give credit to individuals
• feedback to them about performance
• peer pressure will reinforce effect
• help players to get on well socially