C9 - Group Dynamics

Question 1

Name some features that a group has?

Answer 1

• Interaction between group members
• A collective identity
• Shared objectives or a common goal
• Communication

Question 2

Explain collective identity?

Answer 2

• A team can be recognised easily as they are wearing the same uniform/ colour.
• This develops affiliation which creates motivation and a belonging.

Question 3

Define Task Cohesion?

Answer 3

Results and Outcome based.

Question 4

Define Social Cohesion?

Answer 4

Focused on working together and interaction.

Question 5

Explain Tuckmans group formation model?

Answer 5

Broken into 4 parts;
Forming; getting to know each other, strengths/ weaknesses, will people fit in, develop social relationships,reliant on the coach to bring the group together, figure out the goal.

Storming; infighting and conflict as people establish roles/ positions, confrontation with leaders.

Norming; cooperation, conflicts are resolved, the team begins to unify and cooperate focussing on achieving goals, motivation and success rise.

Performing; common goals, success, team support each other and understand their roles, motivation and enjoyment is high, respect for other members and leaders is high.

Question 6

Explain why cohesive teams tend to be more successful?

Answer 6

• Success is possible only if there is good task cohesion as the team will be working together towards a common goal.
• Therefore the team will work together effectively concentrating on the task/goal rather than personal disputes.
• Compared to social cohesion which helps the team support each other.
• Often success improves the overall cohesion of a team leading to further success.