Group Dynamics

Question 1

What four stages of group development did Tuckman propose?

Answer 1

Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing

Question 2

Define the word group

Answer 2

A collection of people who both share similar goals and interact with one another

Question 3

What is team cohesion?

Answer 3

Total field of forces which act on members to remain in the group

Question 4

What two dimensions did Carron suggest in relation to cohesion?

Answer 4

Group integration and individual attraction to the group

Question 5

Steiner’s model suggests that actual productivity =

Answer 5

Potential productivity minus losses due to faulty processes

Question 6

What are the two main causes of process faults according to Steiner?

Answer 6

Coordination problems and motivation problems

Question 7

Define social loafing

Answer 7

When some individuals in a group lose motivation, apparently caused by the individual losing identity when placed in a group. Resulting in that individual not putting in effort.

Question 8

What is the Ringelmann effect?

Answer 8

Athletes put in less individual effort in a team than when performing by themselves