W7

Question 1

Ringelmann effect?

Answer 1

Explains the tendency for individual effort to decrease as the size of the group working on a task increases. The perceived level of social loading (less motivated to contribute since their efforts would not make a noticeable impact) increases.
Bigger groups increase complexity, makes it harder to coordinate and can lead to confusion and inefficiency.

Question 2

What is the too much talent effect?

Answer 2

It is related with team performance.
Too many talented individuals in a team can negatively impact team performance (Paris st Germain).
It ia important to have a balanced team with a range of abilities that can complement one another.

Question 3

TEAM COMPOSITION
What individual characteristics impact team performance?

Answer 3

Conscientiousness, agreeableness, collectivism (cultural orientation that emphasize on group goals and values rather than personal), and preference for teamwork (value it and are motivated).

These improve social dynamics, increased motivation and effort, better cooperation and coordination.

Question 4

TEAM COMPOSITION
Which forms of diversity relate to team performance?

Answer 4

Positive:
+ Functional
+ Educational
+ Diversity in terms of extraversion: clear roles.
+ Not much diversity in terms of conscientiousness

Mixed or negative
- demographics

Question 5

What are the different types of conflicts (in teams)? (3)

Answer 5

1. Relationship conflict: interpersonal tensions, differences in personalities…
2. Process conflict: disagreements over how team processes (such as decision-making and communication) should be conducted.
   3 Task conflict: differences regarding how to approach a task or goal.

Question 6

What is the impact of the 3 types of conflict in team performance?

Answer 6

1. Relationship conflict: decreased trust, reduced communication and decreased team morale
2. Process conflict: decreased efficiency, trust and morale
3. Task conflict: increased creativity and better decision making (as long as there is psychological safety, openness to change or low emotional reactions). Also could decrease cohesion and increase tensions

Question 7

What are the different conflict management styles? (5) When is it good to use them?

Answer 7

1. Competing: not care about the other, try to win. Use of power to control the outcome. EMERGENCIES
2. Accommodating: letting others win the argument. When issues at stake are minor
3. Avoiding: avoiding conflict. To preserve relationships but can lead to unattended problems
4. Collaborating: actively working with others to find a mutually beneficial solution. Resolve complex issues.
5. Compromising: finding a middle ground and making concessions. Quickly resolve but may not be the best solution for everyone

Question 8

Name and describe the 4 key concepts that can improve communication skills.
(This vs that)

Answer 8

1. Problem oriented vs person oriented
2. Descriptive vs evaluative
3. Specific vs general
4. Owned vs disowned