group dynamics

Question 1

charactoristics of a team

Answer 1

a collective identity

interaction

communication

a shared goal or purpose

Question 2

what are the 5 stages of tuckmans model

Answer 2

1. forming
2. storming
3. norming
4. performing
5. mourning

Question 3

what happens in the forming stage

Answer 3

group comes together
bonds/get to know each other
roles and responsibilities unclear
assessment of strengths

Question 4

what happens in the storming stage

Answer 4

many teams fail as there is conflict
‘jostling’ for position in group
conflict of ideas
alliances formed
boundaries pushed/positions of authority challenged
establishment of goals-coach and captain help resolve issues

Question 5

what happens in the norming stage

Answer 5

conflicts resolved
norms established
settle down and cooperate
stability is gained
cohesion of the team develops
authority figures are respected
social connection

Question 6

what happens in the performing stage

Answer 6

all players are interactive and working together to achieve their goals
support each other
roles and responsibilities completely understood
best performance is achieved

Question 7

what happenns in the mourning stage

Answer 7

goals have been achieved
might break up or disband

Question 8

what can vary how long tuckmans model takes

Answer 8

size of group
difficulty of task
experience of players