Group Dynamics

Question 1

What are the stages of Tuckman’s modal

Answer 1

Forming = little agreement, unclear purpose

Storming = conflict, power struggles

Norming = agreement and consensus, clear responsibilities

Performing = clear vision, focus on goal achievement

Adjourning = task completion, good feeling about achievement

Question 2

What is task cohesion

Answer 2

The ability of the group to achieve a common goal

Question 3

What is social cohesion

Answer 3

Interaction of players and their interpersonal relationships

Question 4

What are the characteristics of task cohesion

Answer 4

• good communication between players
• understanding of own role/others role = good coordination

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Question 5

What are the positives and negatives of social cohesion

Answer 5

Positives = frequent socialising between team mates may result in members exerting more effort in training/competition

Negatives = social loafing occurs/Ringlemann effect

Question 6

Definition of social loafing

Answer 6

Individuals reduce their effort in a group hiding amongst other group members

Question 7

What is the Ringlemann effect

Answer 7

Individual performance decreases with an increase in group size

Question 8

How can you reduce the impact of social loafing

Answer 8

• use of GPS to track individuals
• increasing cooperation between players

Question 9

What are the stages of Carron’s modal of cohesion

Answer 9

• environmental factors
• personal factors
• team factors
  Leadership factors

Question 10

What are the environmental factors of Carron’s modal of cohesion

Answer 10

Factors binging members to a tea
- contracts
-location
- age
- eligibility

Question 11

What are the personal factors of of Carron’s modal of cohesion

Answer 11

Factors which member believe are important
- motives for taking part
- develop ownership feelings and social grouping within a team

Question 12

What are the team factors of Carron’s modal of cohesion

Answer 12

• team identity
• teams targets
  Member ability
• creation of team goals
• reward individuals and team effort

Question 13

What are the leadership factors of Carron’s modal of cohesion

Answer 13

• behaviour of leaders and coaches
• coaches should use different leadership styles to influence the behaviour of different individuals

Question 14

What is Steiner’s modal

Answer 14

Actual productivity = potential productivity - losses due to faulty processes

Question 15

What are the coordination problems of Steiner’s modal

Answer 15

Tactics and plays involving more than one individual are subject to coordination problem for example making a run to early or a poorly timed pass

Players with an ego or are selfish will contribute to coordination issues

Question 16

What are the motivation issues of Steiner’s modal

Answer 16

Social loafing and Ringlemann effect

Individuals may not have the same goals or motives

Question 17

What are the strategies to enhance group cohesion

Answer 17

Make a group distinct = own kits, songs
- have clear group/individual goals
- have clear roles and responsibilities
- encourage shared decision making

Question 18

What are the strategies to reduce social loafing

Answer 18

• giving positive feedback
• individual goal setting
• greater social interaction
• eliminate negatives comments to that individual