Group Dynamics

Question 1

A collective identity

Answer 1

• team can be recognised easily as usually wearing same kit
• often team members feel pride and sense of belonging when wearing uniform

Question 2

Team has 4 characteristics

Answer 2

A collective identity
Interaction
Communication
A shared goal of purpose

Question 3

Interaction

Answer 3

Team member should operate own role successfully and be able to link role to other members

Question 4

Communication

Answer 4

Help with interaction, individuals should be able to communicate verbally and non verbally

Question 5

A shared goal of purpose

Answer 5

• prospect of achieving success often keeps players in the team working for each other

Question 6

Tuckman (1965)

Answer 6

Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing

Question 7

Forming

Answer 7

• group comes together
• get to know each other
• assessment made on strengths and how it can strengthen others
• new player joining club

Question 8

Storming

Answer 8

• potential conflict
• compete for positions
• both players need to accept an alternative

Question 9

Norming

Answer 9

• once conflict has been resolved, team settles and cooperates
• intention of achieving goals
• group standards are accepted and cohesion of team develops

Question 10

Performing

Answer 10

• all players now interactive and working together to achieve their goal
• team members support each other and understand their role within the team

Question 11

What affects the length of time for a group to complete tuckmans theory?

Answer 11

• size of the group
• difficulty of the task
• experience of players