Group Dynamics/Formation

Question 1

What are the 4 parts that make up group formation and describe them

Answer 1

1.Forming-in this first stage,the group comes together and gets to know each other ,with individuals often finding out how they feel about the team and if they think they will fit in

2. Storming-This is the stage of potential conflict when individuals may compete with others to establish position,status and roles in the team
3. Norming-Once conflicts have been resolved,the team begins to settle down and co operate,with the intention of achieving their goals. Group standard and team cohesion develops
4. Performing-In this stage, all the players are now interactive and working together to achieve their goals.The team members support each other and understand their roles in the team

Question 2

What factors affect group formation

Answer 2

-Size of the group
-Difficulty of the task
-Experience of the players

Question 3

What is the Ringlemann Effect

Answer 3

When a group performance decreases with group size

Question 4

Define social loafing

Answer 4

The loss of motivation in individuals within a team due to lack of performance identification-their efforts have gone unnoticed

Question 5

What do social loafers tend to do

Answer 5

Hide behind teammates or coast throughout a game

Question 6

Give the formula and describe Steiner’s model of productivity

Answer 6

Actual productivity = Potential productivity - losses due to faulty processes

Faulty processes:
1.Co ordination problems:
-tactics
-strategies
-communication

2.Motivation problems:
-social loafing
-ringlemann effect