Group Dynamics

Question 1

Features of a group

Answer 1

Interaction between group members
A collective identity
Shared objectives or a common goal
Communication

Question 2

Collective identity

Answer 2

A team can be recognised easily as they are wearing the same uniform/colour
Develops affiliation which creates motivation and a belonging

Question 3

Interaction

Answer 3

The way players work together to complete a task
Loud or quiet
Playful or serious

Question 4

Communication

Answer 4

Player in a team should communicate with each other
Verbal or non-verbal
Coded plays

Question 5

Shared goal or purpose

Answer 5

Achieving a shared goal/ target helps to bind people together so they commit to each other and work hard to achieve the goal, this raises motivation.

Question 6

Group formation

TUCKMAN’S MODEL

Answer 6

Forming
Storming
No ring
Performing

Question 7

Forming

Answer 7

Getting to know each other, strengths/weaknesses, Will people fit in

Question 8

Storming

Answer 8

Conflict as people establish roles/positions

Question 9

Norming

Answer 9

cooperation.
Conflicts are resolved, the team begins to settle down and cooperate focussing on achieving goals.
Standards are accepted and the cohesion of the team develops

Question 10

Performing

Answer 10

common goals, success, team support each other and understand their roles

Question 11

How long

Answer 11

Time taken in each stage changes- settled teams accept new players quickly while representative teams take longer to settle.
Whether this process occurs at all is down to the cohesion of the group. Eg—The England football team doesn’t seem to bond so underperforms