Group Dynamics

Question 1

What are the 4 features of a group

Answer 1

1. A collective identity.
2. Interaction.
3. Communication.
4. A shared goal or purpose.

Question 2

State the 4 stages of the Tuchman model

Answer 2

Group formation:

1- Forming
2- storming
3- Norming
4- performing

Question 3

What are the features of the forming stage in Tuckmans model

Answer 3

Forming.

• Getting to know each other strengths and weaknesses, will people fit in.
• Develop social relationships.
• Reliant on the coach to bring group together.
• Figure out the goal.

Question 4

What are the features of the storming stage in Tuckmans model

Answer 4

Storming

- infighting and conflict as people establish roles and positions. - Confrontation with leaders, alliances formed

Question 5

What are the features of the Norming stage in Tuckmans model

Answer 5

• Cooperation conflicts are resolved.
• The team begins to unify and cooperate focusing on achieving goals. - Standards and norms are excepted and cohesion of the team develops. - - - - Motivation and success rise, group gains instability

Question 6

What are the features of the Performing stage in Tuckmans model

Answer 6

• common goals, success, team support each other and understand their roles.
• Motivation and enjoyment is highly.
• Respect for other members and leaders is high.