To avoid confusion, ‘group’ will also encompass ‘team’ due to the two terms being interchangeable in most of the literature (Stewart, 2006). Since group members are interdependent on each other, a distinct group behaviour can be observed separately from individual behaviour. Like individuals, groups are subject to many different factors that can influence behaviour. Factors that can influence overall group behaviour include norms and conformity (Pech, 2001; Robbins et al., 2012), heterogeneity of group members (Pech, 2001; Stewart, 2006), psychosocial factors (Duimering & Robinson,2007), leaders and management (Pech, 2001; Duimering & Robinson, 2007; Stewart, 2006), group size (Duimering & Robinson, 2007; Robbins et al., 2012; Stewart, 2006), roles (Robbins et al., 2012, member resources (Robbins et al., 2012; Stewart, 2006), status (Robbins et al., 2012), group structure (Robbins et al., 2012; Stewart, 2006) and external factors (Pech, 2001; Burnes, 2007; Duimering & Robinson, 2007; Robbins et al., 2012). Many of these factors are interrelated and may be considered as potential moderators for other
To avoid confusion, ‘group’ will also encompass ‘team’ due to the two terms being interchangeable in most of the literature (Stewart, 2006). Since group members are interdependent on each other, a distinct group behaviour can be observed separately from individual behaviour. Like individuals, groups are subject to many different factors that can influence behaviour. Factors that can influence overall group behaviour include norms and conformity (Pech, 2001; Robbins et al., 2012), heterogeneity of group members (Pech, 2001; Stewart, 2006), psychosocial factors (Duimering & Robinson,2007), leaders and management (Pech, 2001; Duimering & Robinson, 2007; Stewart, 2006), group size (Duimering & Robinson, 2007; Robbins et al., 2012; Stewart, 2006), roles (Robbins et al., 2012, member resources (Robbins et al., 2012; Stewart, 2006), status (Robbins et al., 2012), group structure (Robbins et al., 2012; Stewart, 2006) and external factors (Pech, 2001; Burnes, 2007; Duimering & Robinson, 2007; Robbins et al., 2012). Many of these factors are interrelated and may be considered as potential moderators for other