Understanding Group Dynamics Flashcards
Define Group/Team
An organization of people who must work interdependently to achieve a common goal, who share on-going responsibility for delivery of the same output, whose members may have unique contributions, yet mutually contribute to the performance of the team.
Group Dynamics is the interaction of _________ or __________ in the group process as seen in the ______ of _________ in the group
forces or elements
behavior
individuals
Stages of Group Development
Stage 0: Pre-stage
Stage 1: Forming
Stage 2: Storming
Stage 3: Norming
Stage 4: Performing
Stage 5: Adjourning
Group Dynamics consists of
Leader
Team members
Tasks
It is characterized by the movement from individual to team member status, a period of confusion, testing behavior, and dependence on a team member
Transition Stage
Characterized by in-fighting, defensiveness, and competition, team members respond emotionally to and resist task demands
Conflict stage
Characterized by an acceptance of team norms and roles. Team members work to achieve harmony
Cohesion stage
Characterized by maximum work accomplishment, high level problem solving and decision making, as well as personal insight and constructive self-change
Work Stage
Shift from task performance to wrapping up activities
Step 5: Adjourning
Fully functional group
Stage 4 Performing
Close relationship and cohesiveness
Stage 3: Norming
Characterized by intra group conflict
Stage 2: Storming
People Join the group and define purpose, structure, and relationship
Stage 1: Forming
Establish objectives clearly or create a team charter
Forming
Step back and help the team members take responsibility for progress towards the goal; arrange a team-building activity
Storming
