Group Dynamics Flashcards
What are the stages of Tuckman’s modal
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
What is task cohesion
The ability of the group to achieve a common goal
What is social cohesion
Interaction of players and their interpersonal relationships
What are the characteristics of task cohesion
- good communication between players
- understanding of own role/others role = good coordination
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What are the positives and negatives of social cohesion
Positives = frequent socialising between team mates may result in members exerting more effort in training/competition
Negatives = social loafing occurs/Ringlemann effect
Definition of social loafing
Individuals reduce their effort in a group hiding amongst other group members
What is the Ringlemann effect
Individual performance decreases with an increase in group size
How can you reduce the impact of social loafing
- use of GPS to track individuals
- increasing cooperation between players
What are the stages of Carron’s modal of cohesion
- environmental factors
- personal factors
- team factors
Leadership factors
What are the environmental factors of Carron’s modal of cohesion
Factors binging members to a tea
- contracts
-location
- age
- eligibility
What are the personal factors of of Carron’s modal of cohesion
Factors which member believe are important
- motives for taking part
- develop ownership feelings and social grouping within a team
What are the team factors of Carron’s modal of cohesion
- team identity
- teams targets
Member ability - creation of team goals
- reward individuals and team effort
What are the leadership factors of Carron’s modal of cohesion
- behaviour of leaders and coaches
- coaches should use different leadership styles to influence the behaviour of different individuals
What is Steiner’s modal
Actual productivity = potential productivity - losses due to faulty processes
What are the coordination problems of Steiner’s modal
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
What are the motivation issues of Steiner’s modal
Social loafing and Ringlemann effect
Individuals may not have the same goals or motives
What are the strategies to enhance group cohesion
Make a group distinct = own kits, songs
- have clear group/individual goals
- have clear roles and responsibilities
- encourage shared decision making
What are the strategies to reduce social loafing
- giving positive feedback
- individual goal setting
- greater social interaction
- eliminate negatives comments to that individual
