Elements And Factors Affecting Group Dynamics Flashcards
What are the two parts of a group?
Communication & behaviour
List the 6 elements of a group
Norms (universal and group specific), group membership composition, goals, group size, group role positions, purpose
Goals
Bench marks for successful achievement
Group size
Depends on purpose. More people = more difficult
Purpose
Why the group exists
Group role positions
Every group needs a leader to stay on track
Group membership composition (what if function similarity)
Function similarity - choosing group members who are similar enough to interact with each other in a meaningful way
Group norms
Unwritten behaviour that should already be known
(Ex: show up on time)
Group norms - universal
Behavioural standards that must be present in all groups to achieve outcomes
(Ex: regular attendance)
Group norms - group specific
sets their own norms in a group
What are the three factors affecting group dynamics?
Individual team members, team level, contextual factors
Individual team member variables
Includes member personalities, culture, and competencies
Team level variables
Tasks complexity, task structure, and task decision styles
Contextual factors
Organizational support, and environmental factors
