Week 8: Group & Team Dynamics

Front 1

Define group?

Back 1

A collection of interacting individuals who share common themes.

Front 2

Define group roles?

Back 2

Behaviors required or expected of a person occupying a certain position.

Front 3

Define formal roles?

Back 3

Dictated by the nature & structure of the organization.

Front 4

Define informal roles?

Back 4

Evolve from the group's dynamics or interactions among group members.

Front 5

What do you need to create an effective team climate?

Back 5

Social support, proximity, distinctiveness, fairness, & similarity.

Front 6

Define social loafing?

Back 6

Individuals within a group or team putting forth less than 100% effort due to motivation losses.

Front 7

An individual's personal involvement in a specific task is less compared to other group members than they may be more likely to participate more.

True or False

Back 7

False, they are is an increase chance of social loafing by that individual.

Front 8

Eliminating social loafing can be done by emphasizing the importance of individual pride & unique contributions.

True or False

Back 8

True

Front 9

Define cohesion?

Back 9

A dynamic process reflected in the tendency for a group to stick together & remain united in the pursuit of its goals & objectives.

Front 10

Explain the difference between task & social cohesion.

Back 10

One focuses primarily on the outcome whereas the other focuses on interpersonal attractions.

Front 11

Explain the circular relationship.

Back 11

Strong team performance = strong cohesion

Strong cohesion = strong team performance

Research says strong cohesion will most likely come before there is strong team performance.

Front 12

Define team satisfaction in relation to cohesion?

Back 12

Individuals who are satisfied with their role & participation in a group or team leads to more cohesion.

Front 13

Define conformity in relation to cohesion?

Back 13

The more cohesive a group is, the greater its pressure to conform to the attitudes & behaviors of the group.

Front 14

Explain why a coacting team type of sport has a lesser degree of cohesion than an interacting type of sport?

Back 14

A tea that interacts more allows for greater amount of cooperation + interaction due to time spent together.

Front 15

Define adherence in relation to cohesion?

Back 15

Are one's commitment level to a group or team and will increase if there is higher levels of group cohesion.

Front 16

Define stability in relation to cohesion?

Back 16

Higher amounts of cohesion increase stability of a group because there is greater trust levels & comfort levels.

Front 17

Does a larger group size lead to greater cohesiveness?

Back 17

No

Front 18

What characteristics do strong leaders have in order to create strong cohesive groups?

Back 18

Training, instruction, social support, positive feedback, & decision style.

Front 19

How can you build cohesion in a group or team?

Back 19

Team-building exercises, identifiable roles, team goals, positive communication, & personal sacrifice.

Front 20

Explain role expectations?

Back 20

Socialcohesion perceptions at mid-season predictive of their ultimate role clarity atthe end of the season.