Group Structure and Processes Flashcards
1
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A group is…
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2 or more individuals who ... have a common fate mutual benefit structured patterns of interaction and communication common perceptions of group structure interdependent considers themselves a group
2
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Ringlemann Effect
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Ind. performance decreases as the number of people in the group increases
3
Q
Social Loafing
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team members put in less effort as a result of being in a group. loss of motivation
4
Q
stages of group development
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1) forming
2) storming
3) norming
4) performaing
5) adjurning
5
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Elements of group structure
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Position in group
status
roles
norm
6
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Status
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high status ind. often initiate group convo
perceived as more credible
7
Q
Role constructs are affected by three sources
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environment
coach
players
8
Q
Role Constructs
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Role conflict
Role ambiguity
role efficacy
9
Q
Norms
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Informational norms and integrational norms
