Group Success Flashcards
Explain the term ‘task cohesion’ and why it is vital for success in any game (4 marks)
A. Task cohesion – the ability of the group to achieve a common goal B. Players need to be able to interact effectively/ good communication C. Understand own role/other’s role/good co-ordination D. Poor cohesion can be classed as a faulty process E. Good task cohesion can help social cohesion F. Social cohesion – the ability of the group to relate well to each other/get along socially G. Social cohesion is not vital for group success/task cohesion is more important than social cohesion
Explain the importance of cohesion to group productivity and outline possible strategies that can be used to reduce the negative impact of faulty processes on performance. (14 marks)
Importance of Cohesion A. Cohesion – tendency of a group to stay together to achieve their goal/task B. Cohesion depends on group members/task/leader/teambased factors/equiv. C. Actual productivity = potential productivity – losses due to faulty processes D. Co-ordination losses/faulty processes eg poor teamwork/ poor tactics E. Motivational losses/faulty processes eg loss of concentration/low self-confidence F. Social loafing – performer ‘hides’ within a team G. Ringelmann effect – Performance/cohesion may decrease as group size increases H. Task cohesion – ability of group to work together to achieve a common goal I. Social cohesion – interaction of players and their interpersonal relationships J. Task cohesion is more important than social cohesion/ team can be successful with poor social cohesion K. Social cohesion can undermine performance/formation of cliques/not challenging poor performance for fear of upsetting others L. Social cohesion can aid performance by challenging the norm Strategies M. Practice/training to ensure all understand the tactics N. Give individuals specific responsibility/set goals O. Explain specific roles within the team P. Give feedback/video analysis of performance/ reinforcement Q. Develop peer support/encourage each other/encourage open discussion/an effective leader R. Vary practice to maintain motivation/train in small groups S. Improve fitness levels T. Team bonding exercises/social outings U. Avoid social cliques V. Create a group identity eg team kit W. Develop self-confidence/self-efficacy/self-esteem/ credit use of attributions X. Maintain team stability if possible/limit change
Identify and explain Carron’s antecedents (factors) that contribute to the cohesiveness of a group. (3 marks)
A. Environment/situational factors – size of group/time/facilities/age or equivalent B. Member/personal factors – ability/motivation/satisfaction/similarity of group or equivalent C. Leadership factors – style/behaviour/personality/relationship with group or equivalent D. Team factors – task/motivation/stability/ability/shared experiences or equivalent E. Four correct factors named but no explanation
Name and explain the second and third stages of group formation.
Storming – individuals establishing their position within the group/ discussion of ideas/conflict of ideas/alliances formed/establishment of roles B. Norming – agreement of roles/norms/positioning/group gains stability/ development of cohesion/individuals co-operate
Explain how faulty processes can have a negative impact on group productivity.
A. Actual/group productivity = Potential productivity - losses due to faulty processes B. (Faulty process) Co-ordination losses C. (Any one of) poor tactics/lack of communication/poor teamwork or equiv D. Ringlemann Effect E. (explanation) as the group size increases the individual contribution decreases/more opportunity for communication breakdown F. (Faulty process) Motivational losses G. (any one of) incorrect arousal levels/feeling under-valued/low selfefficacy/poor concentration/avoidance behaviour/fear of failure H. Social loafing I. (explanation) reduction in motivation and individual effort/individual hides in the group/coasts J. Cohesion/Task cohesion decreases/actual productivity decreases K. Social cohesion is poor - social cliques formed
