group dynamics

Question 1

Group dynamics

Answer 1

Group consisting of two or more people working together towards a set goal

Question 2

Characteristics of a team

Answer 2

• collective identity
• interaction
• communication
• shared goal/ purpose

Question 3

Tuckman (1965)

4 stages of group development

Answer 3

• forming
• storming
• norming
• performing
• adjourning

Question 4

Forming

Answer 4

getting to know team members

Question 5

Storming

Answer 5

conflict and personality clashes

Question 6

Norming

Answer 6

working together and getting along

Question 7

Performing

Answer 7

working as a team without conflict towards a shared goal

Question 8

Adjourning

Answer 8

once goal is achieved the group dissolves and the process begins again

Question 9

Cohesion key

Answer 9

integration of team members and how they work together

Question 10

Steiner’s model

Answer 10

AP-PP-FP

• actual productivity
• potential productivity
• faulty processes

Question 11

Social Loafing

Answer 11

a reduction of motivation/effort during performance

Question 12

Causes of social loafing

Answer 12

• low self confidence
• negative attitudes
• poor leadership
• individual efforts are not recognised
• lack of fitness
• poor goal setting
• feeling that team members aren’t trying

Question 13

Ringelmann effect

Answer 13

operational effectiveness of the group or unit cannot be sustained

Question 14

Avoiding social loafing

Answer 14

• recognise & reward efforts
• give players specific roles
• highlight individual performance
• use goal goal setting
• video analysis

Question 15

Cohesion

Answer 15

tendency of member of the team to work together to achieve the desired goal

Question 16

Social cohesion

Answer 16

personal relationships within the group

Question 17

Task cohesion

Answer 17

relates to the way team members work with each other to achieve a goal

Question 18

positives of goal setting

Answer 18

• increases motivation
• improves confidence
• regulate and sustain effort

Question 19

Outcome goals

Answer 19

concern results and are success based

Question 20

orientated goals

Answer 20

concerns improvements in technique or performance

Question 21

Performance goals

Answer 21

judged against previous performance- to improve personal achievements

Question 22

process goals

Answer 22

improving technique

Question 23

goal setting

S.M.A.R.T.E.R

Answer 23

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Realistic
• Timed
• Evaluate
• Re-do

Question 24

Leadership

Answer 24

The behavioural process influencing individuals and groups towards set goals. good leaders can motivate people towards successful outcomes.

Question 25

Leader qualities

Answer 25

• charisma
• communication
• interpersonal skills
• empathy
• inspirational
• confidence
• experience
• organisational skills

Question 26

Autocratic leadership

Answer 26

focusses on task demands of the group

• makes all decisions
• does not take into account opinions of the group

Question 27

Democratic leadership

Answer 27

focusses on the interpersonal behaviour of the group members

• shares decisions with the rest of the group

Question 28

Laissez-faire leadership

Answer 28

makes few decisions and leaves group members to do as they wish