group and team dynamics Flashcards
Group definition?
A group is made up of two or more people who share a common identity, goals, and fate, as well as structured patterns of interaction and communication. They also share common views about group structure , are instrumentally interdependent, reciprocate interpersonal attraction, and think of themselves as a group.
What characteristics make up a team?
Collective sense of identity
Norms - how to behave
Structured communication - language
Distinctive roles
What 4 stages are in Tuckman’s group theory?
Forming - getting to know each other
Storming - conflict
Norming - conflict resolved, cooperation/unity
Performing - success in competition as a team
What is in the cyclic perspective?
Birth, Life, Death ↻
What 5 stages are in the pendular perspective?
Orientation
Differentiation and conflict
Resolution and cohesion
Differentiation and conflict
Termination
What is the definition of a role?
A set of behaviours that are required or expected of that person who has been given a certain position in a group
Difference between informal and formal roles?
Formal - job title (captain, positions)
Informal - (joker, water boy, motivator)
How does role clarity affect teams?
Improves teams effectiveness
What does norm of productivity mean?
normal amount of effort set by coaches or top players
What is the Ringelmann effect?
Teams greater than 5 or 6 people put in less effort. ↑ no. of people = ↓relative performance
What is social loafing?
A phenomenon whereby individuals in a group put forward less than 100% effort due to loss of motivation
