group behaviors Flashcards
getting to know stage; clarifying goals; best behavior
forming stage
disagreements; frustrations
storming stage
easing tension/ acceptance of team members norms
norming stage
task accomplishment
performing stage
task complete, new groups are formed
adjourning stage
group’s performance is equal to the sum of the performances of each individual group member
additive tasks
group’s performance is dependent on the performance of the least effective group member
conjunctive tasks
group’s performance is based on the most talented member
disjunctive tasks
a group member that offers new ideas, plan activities, and finds new info
task-oriented
a group member that encourages cohesiveness and participation
social-oriented
team communication style for information dissemination
chains
team communication style for decisions, consultations
centralized
team communication style for coordinations
circles
team communication style when you’re just getting to know each other
open
investigates effect on personal performance when people work together
social loafing
when things are going well, a group member realizes that his effort is not necessary and does not work hard
free-rider theory
people avoid performing highly in order to not be “played for a sucker”
sucker effect theory
highly intelligent members will perform poorly if the leader is not intelligent. same with conscientiousness
individual dominance
critical thinking is not done because of desire for cohesiveness
group think
pushes, yells, gives orders, intimidates
tank
uses sarcasm, criticizes, humiliates others
sniper
dominates conversations, doesn’t listen
know-it-all
constantly complains
whiner
disagrees with everything
no person
agrees to everything
yes person
won’t commit or make a decision
maybe person
throws tantrums
grenade
use jokes to pick on people
friendly sniper
exaggerates, lies, give advice
think-they-know-it-all
