SP- Group Dynamics

Question 1

Name the 6 I’s which a group can be identified by

Answer 1

Interdependence
Interaction
Identical Goals
Identity
Interpersonal relationships
Independence

Question 2

Describe and give a sporting example of two of the group I’s

Answer 2

1. Interdependence
   a. Reliant on each other e.g. GK relies on GD for pressure on the GS and GA
2. Interaction
   a. Structured patterns of communication e.g. shouting to fellow players in lacrosse got left, got right, got ball etc.
3. Identical Goals
   a. Common goals e.g. getting into championship division at nationals
4. Identity
   a. Creating a group collective identity e.g. by wearing a club vest
5. Interpersonal relationship
   a. The relationship between members of the group and with the coach
6. Independence
   a. The ability to make a decision by yourself e.g. whether to shoot or pass

Question 3

What does steiner’s model of group productivity explain

Answer 3

What might be preventing a group from maximising their potential and causing them to underperform.

Question 4

What are the two types of losses Steiner identified

Answer 4

Motivation losses

Co-ordination losses

Question 5

Describe co-ordination losses

Answer 5

occurs when individuals work less hard in the group situation than when working alone.

Breakdowns in teamwork can happen due to positional errors or poorly timed moves

e.g. GS coming up to the line to receive the ball but has no one to pass to next.

Question 6

Give 2 things that make team communication harder

Answer 6

• Team numbers increase
• Length of time the team have been together
• Lack of tactical understanding in the group

Question 7

2 ways that co-ordination losses can be minimised

Answer 7

• Focusing on timing and tactics of movement in training
• Distributing individual roles
• Praise/reinforcement of teamwork
• Maintenance of interest in goals

Question 8

What are motivation losses

Answer 8

when a player suffers a loss of personal responsibility

Question 9

Define social loafing

Answer 9

They experience loss of motivation in a group and hide in the games, failing to achieve their potential

Question 10

What behaviours can prevent cohesion

Answer 10

• Lack of accountability as the performer is not clear about their role and its value within the team
• Performance not recognised/valued by the coach
• Perception that the team members are not pulling their weight
• Perceived/actual low ability leading to avoidance behaviour as task is seen to be too hard
• Lack of self-confidence which causes avoidance behaviour to protect self-esteem

Question 11

3 other factors affecting group productivity

Answer 11

 Illness
 Injury
 Poor Leadership
 Situational influences e.g. weather/poor umpiring

Question 12

Give 5 strategies to reduce social loafing

Answer 12

1. Individual player stats e.g. goals scored as this means the player feels appreciated and evaluated
2. To give regular individual feedback and make sure the individual understands the importance of their contribution
3. Set individual targets as this gives the player something specific to focus on
4. To ensure fitness levels are high so players don’t need to take a rest or are incapable of chasing the ball
5. Select team players who from past experience are less likely to socially loaf
6. Punish social loafers by dropping them from the team/only playing them for a short period of time
7. Give responsibility to those who social loaf
8. Highlight assists e.g. if one player passes and other one scored then praise both players
9. Organise socialising activities so you become friends with the team and you don’t want to let them down

Question 13

Define cohesion

Answer 13

The tendency of a group to stay together in order to achieve a common goal.

Question 14

What are the two types of cohesion

Answer 14

Task cohesion

Social cohesion

Question 15

Explain the difference in the two types of cohesion

Answer 15

Task is interaction of a group and how effectively they work together to achieve a common goal
Social how much members of the team like each other and integrate socially to provide support and friendship