PAPER 2 - Group & Team Dynamics Flashcards
Definition
Group
a collection of people who share similar goals and interact with one another
Group Dynamics = Process within a group and between groups
Theoretical Model
Tuckermans Model of group development
Four Key Components:
- Forming
- Storming
- Norming
- Performing
Group Development Model
Forming
- Dependant on leader
- Getting to know one another
- Little agreement on goals of the team
- Individual roles unclear
Group Development Model
Storming
- Group decisions are difficult
- Members establishing themselves in group (jostle for position)
- Clearer focus
- Cliques form
- Leader - more of an advisor
Group Development Model
Norming
- More agreement/harmony
- Roles = accepted
- Decisions made through group agreement
- Leader = respected
Group Development Model
Performing
- Clear vision and aim
- Leader doesn’t interfere
- Focus on achieving
- Team are trusted to get on with the task
Definition
Cohesion
Dynamic process reflecting the tendency of the group to stick together and remain united in the pursuit of its goals and objectives.
2 Types of Cohesion
- Task Cohesion
- Social Cohesion
Definitions
Difference between…
Task Cohesion vs Social Cohsion
Task Cohesion= The way in which team members work together to achieve common goals
Social Cohesion = The degree to which team members like eachother/ enjoy eachothers company
Team Cohesion
2 Dimmensions of Cohesion
- Group Integration
- Individual Attraction
Definition-
Group Intergration
how individual members of the group feel about the group as a whole
Definition-
Individual Attraction
how attracted the individuals are to the group
Theoretical Model
Steiner’s Model of group performance
Actual Productivity = Potential Productivity - Losses due to faulty processes
Steiner’s Model of group performance
2 Causes of Faulty Processes?
- Co-ordination problems
- Motivation problems
Steiners Model of group performance
Co-ordination Problems
team uncoordinated= team strategies will fail
