Group success

Question 1

Define group

Answer 1

2 or more individuals interacting with each other via social relationships, often with a common objective

Question 2

What is a sociogram?

Answer 2

A chart that shows the inter relationships, connections and shared objectives that exist within a group
-The point of doing a sociogram is that it allows the coach to examine the group dynamics that exist within the team

Question 3

Profile types

Answer 3

Stars- highly popular members
Isolates- infrequently chosen individuals
Pairs- reciprocal partners
Clusters- sub groups

Question 4

Group dynamics

Answer 4

The study of the interactive processes that occur between people in a group

Because individuals interact and influence each other, group develop a number of dynamic processes:

• norms
• roles that individuals play in the group
• relationships between individuals
• how the group develops
• the need to below to the group
• the social influences on each other

Question 5

Tuckman’s model of group development

Answer 5

-Model suggested that groups go through each of the stages whilst in a process of development and as a consequence, the rules, relationships and effects on each other change and evolve

Forming- members of the group get to know each other, start to gain an understanding of the task

Storming- roles become established, different types of leader emerge, conflict of ideas, discussion of ideas

Norming- becoming stable and co operative, members agree on the rules, behaviours, methods of working together, development of trust

performing- team works as a unit and works towards goal

Question 6

What is cohesion?

Answer 6

The dynamic forces that cause a team to stick together

Question 7

What is task cohesion?

Answer 7

Found in a group that is bound together in a drive to achieve a common objective such as winning

Question 8

What is social cohesion?

Answer 8

Found in a group that is bound together y social bonds, social attractions and relationships

Question 9

Carron’s 4 antecedents affecting the development of cohesiveness

Answer 9

Environmental
Personal
Team
Leadership

Question 10

Faulty processes

Answer 10

Lack of co ordination 
Lack of communication 
lack of motivation 
The ringlemann effect
Social loafing

Question 11

The Ringlemann effect

Answer 11

As a group grows larger, the contribution of individuals diminishes

Question 12

social loafing

Answer 12

Loss of individual effort in a group due to a reduction in motivation
-Some people in a group that their own personal contributions have little effect so try less hard
Others may perceive that others aren’t trying hard to they feel justified not working

Question 13

Achieving a teams potential

Answer 13

Reducing co ordination losses- ensure all members of the team understand their role and how it interacts with other roles - engage in drills that develop inter active play

Reducing motivational losses- ensure each individual contribution is identified, develop intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, develop team cohesion