Group And Team Dynamics Flashcards
1
Q
What is a group?
A
Collection of people with shared common goals
2
Q
What are the 4 stages of group formation
A
1) Forming
2) Storming
3) Norming
4) Performing
3
Q
Key features of the forming stage (3)
A
- Roles are unclear
- Group gets to know one another
- High dependence on leader and they must give strong direction
4
Q
Key features of the storming phase (3)
A
- Period of conflict
- Individuals fight and challenge each other for key roles
- Cliques often form
5
Q
Key features of the norming phase (4)
A
- Roles and responsibilities are clearer
- Group agreement on decisions
- Group becomes more social
- Leader likely to share responsibilities
6
Q
Key features of the performing stage (3)
A
- Clear goals are set and group works towards achieving them
- Any disagreements are solved internally and positively
- Leader helps with personal and interpersonal issues
7
Q
What is team cohesion?
A
How well a team comes together and sticks / stays together
8
Q
What are the 2 factors affecting team cohesion?
A
1) Group integration
2) Individual attraction
9
Q
What is group integration?
A
Individuals feelings about the group as a whole
10
Q
What is individual attraction?
A
An individuals attraction to the group
