Groups vs Teams

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What is the main difference between a group and a team?

A group is larger than a team

A group is more focused than a team

A team is made up of people from the same ethnic background

A team has a common purpose and strong connections between individuals (correct)

What is the definition of a group according to the text?

A group is a team made up of people from the same ethnic background

A group is a team with a common purpose and strong connections between individuals

A group is a large number of people with a cohesive willingness to carry out a focused action (correct)

A group is a cohesive unit with a common purpose and strong connections between individuals

Why is it important to understand the differences between groups and teams?

To conduct The Broken Squares Activity

To understand the positive and negative forces within groups of people (correct)

To facilitate a discussion relating to Tuckman's stages of group development

To differentiate between a football team and a special interest group

During which stage of group development do individuals express strong opinions and conflicts increase?

Storming (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Storming stage in Tuckman's model?

To become a cohesive whole (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the Norming stage in Tuckman's model?

More agreement (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Tuckman's model, which stage is necessary for growth and finding solutions?

Performing (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Tuckman's model of group development, which stage is characterized by high morale and open communication?

Performing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Adjourning stage in Tuckman's model of group development?

To say goodbye to friends made (A) Signup and view all the answers

What emotions may be experienced during the Adjourning stage?

Accomplishment and satisfaction (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand group dynamics?

To improve the learning opportunity (D) Signup and view all the answers

From our broken squares activity, what elements did you see that would be considered under the Norming stage?

Willingness to share and help others (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do you think may be happening in the Performing stage?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

From our broken squares activity, what elements did you see that would be considered under the Adjourning stage?

Saying goodbye to friends you made (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do you think may be happening in the Adjourning stage?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Storming stage in Tuckman's model of group development?

To express strong opinions and increase conflict (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the Norming stage in Tuckman's model?

Resolving differences and defining mission/goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What emotions may be experienced during the Adjourning stage?

Pride in the group's accomplishments and personal growth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do you think may be happening in the Forming stage?

Being on best behavior and building relationships (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one difference between a group and a team?

A team's strength depends on the connection between individuals, while a group's strength depends on a common purpose (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand the differences between groups and teams?

To better understand the dynamics and strengths of different types of groups (A) Signup and view all the answers

During the Broken Squares Activity, did the groups seem more like teams or more like groups? Why?

The groups seemed more like teams because they had a common purpose (C) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main difference between a group and a team?

What is the definition of a group according to the text?

Why is it important to understand the differences between groups and teams?

During which stage of group development do individuals express strong opinions and conflicts increase?

What is the purpose of the Storming stage in Tuckman's model?

What is the main characteristic of the Norming stage in Tuckman's model?

According to Tuckman's model, which stage is necessary for growth and finding solutions?

According to Tuckman's model of group development, which stage is characterized by high morale and open communication?

What is the purpose of the Adjourning stage in Tuckman's model of group development?

What emotions may be experienced during the Adjourning stage?

Why is it important to understand group dynamics?

From our broken squares activity, what elements did you see that would be considered under the Norming stage?

What do you think may be happening in the Performing stage?

From our broken squares activity, what elements did you see that would be considered under the Adjourning stage?

What do you think may be happening in the Adjourning stage?

What is the purpose of the Storming stage in Tuckman's model of group development?

What is the main characteristic of the Norming stage in Tuckman's model?

What emotions may be experienced during the Adjourning stage?

What do you think may be happening in the Forming stage?

What is one difference between a group and a team?

Why is it important to understand the differences between groups and teams?

During the Broken Squares Activity, did the groups seem more like teams or more like groups? Why?

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