Group Dynamics

Question 1

Mullins (2011)

Answer 1

Within organisations a diverse workforce working together ensures they there are different perceptions and learning experiences presented in the work environment.

Question 2

Karpin report (1995)

Answer 2

Group managers need these qualities to develop following competencies:

• qualification
• entrepreneurship
• global orientation
• soft skills
• team work skills
• networking skills
• customer focus
• ability to learn quickly
• ability to sustain high pressure

Question 3

Hampton (2010)

Answer 3

Groups have motivational, inspiring influence on individual. Enabling individual to perform to fears they would not normally.
Healing effect on individuals, boosting self esteem and filling lives with meaning.

Question 4

Teare et al (1999)

Answer 4

Effective groups…
Reduced barriers to getting job done.
Develop structure, culture and leadership style.
Use the power of teamwork to deliver real performance improvements.

Question 5

Properties of groups

Jacques and salmon (2007)

Answer 5

Time bound
Physical environment
Group size 
Group composition 
Participation problems

Question 6

Stewart (1991)

Answer 6

All members contribute

Question 7

Mullins

Answer 7

Sign posting

Question 8

Mission statement

Answer 8

Defines one purpose of org.
Reason for existence
Description of itself

Question 9

Falsely (1989)

Answer 9

Tells two things about company:
Who it is
What it does

Question 10

Thompson (2005)

Answer 10

Should not address what org must do in order to supervise but what it has chosen to do in order to thrive. should be positive, visionary and motivating.