28 Questions
What is the definition of a group according to the text?
A social community of two or more people with something in common
What does the term 'group dynamics' refer to?
Interactions of forces among group members and the influences of personality, power, and behavior on group processes
What is the origin of the word 'Dynamics'?
Greek word meaning 'Force'
What happens when group dynamics are positive?
The group works well together
What does a group consist of?
Individuals who interact and are interdependent
What does 'group dynamics' study, as per the text?
Forces within a group and the interactions of forces among group members
What does group dynamics primarily refer to?
Behavioral patterns and interactions within a group
Which of the following is NOT an objective of studying group dynamics?
Reducing the number of groups within an organization
What is the primary distinction between formal and informal groups?
Formal groups are task-oriented and structured by an organization
Which stage of group formation is characterized by cohesiveness?
Norming
Which principle does NOT contribute to positive group dynamics?
Isolation
What is a key factor for formal group dynamics?
Effective delegation
What are the stages of group development?
Forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning
What is a leader's function within a group?
Norm setting, encouraging, compromising, coordinating, initiating, following, seeking and providing information, evaluating, and summarizing
How is group effectiveness measured?
By productive output and personal satisfaction
What determines group cohesiveness?
Group interaction, shared goals, and personal attraction to the group
What can lead to group conflicts?
Scarcity of resources, jurisdictional ambiguities, communication breakdowns, personality clashes, power and status differences, and goal differences
What do group properties include?
Roles, role expectations, and norms
What can influence conformity in groups?
Normative and informational influences
What is social loafing?
The tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually
What are the 5 stages of group development?
Forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning
What is the tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually called?
Social loafing
How is group effectiveness measured?
By productive output and personal satisfaction
What determines group cohesiveness?
Group interaction, shared goals, and personal attraction to the group
What can lead to group conflicts?
Scarcity of resources, communication breakdowns, and personality clashes
What are group norms?
Acceptable standards of behavior within a group
How can group cohesiveness be increased?
Making the group smaller, encouraging agreement with group goals, and increasing time spent together
What influences conformity in groups as demonstrated in Solomon Asch's experiment?
Normative and informational influences
Study Notes
Group Dynamics and Leadership Functions
- There are 5 stages of group development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning, with specific features and leader's roles for each stage.
- A leader's functions within a group include norm setting, encouraging, compromising, coordinating, initiating, following, seeking and providing information, evaluating, and summarizing.
- Groups unleash energy and creativity, reduce boredom, and increase self-worth, while also expanding knowledge and skills.
- Group effectiveness is measured by productive output and personal satisfaction.
- Group cohesiveness is determined by group interaction, shared goals, and personal attraction to the group.
- Group conflicts can arise due to scarce resources, jurisdictional ambiguities, communication breakdowns, personality clashes, power and status differences, and goal differences.
- Group properties include roles, role expectations, and norms, which are acceptable standards of behavior within a group.
- Conformity in groups can be influenced by normative and informational influences, as demonstrated in Solomon Asch's conformity experiment.
- Group norms can influence the presence or absence of deviant workplace behavior.
- Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually.
- The relationship between group cohesiveness, performance norms, and productivity is crucial for the success of a group.
- Ways to increase group cohesiveness include making the group smaller, encouraging agreement with group goals, increasing time spent together, increasing group status and entry difficulty, stimulating competition with other groups, giving rewards to the group as a whole, and physically isolating the group.
Test your knowledge of group dynamics and leadership functions with this quiz. Explore the stages of group development, the role of leaders within a group, factors influencing group effectiveness, conflicts, group properties, conformity, and strategies to increase group cohesiveness. Sharpen your understanding of how group dynamics can impact teamwork, productivity, and organizational success.
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