Group Dynamics

What are the two things a group must achieve in order to function?

• Task performance & Group maintenance
• Synergy & Task Maintenance
• High Quality & Group maintenance
• Task maintenance & Group performance

What does work flow interdependency mean?

• A group of people working individually
• Refers to the work flow from one group to the next
• The behavioural patterns of a group
• Consists of five stages: forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning

Why is it important for managers to be aware of Interpersonal dynamics?

• So managers can just acknowledge the presence of interpersonal dynamics
• So managers can increase the disadvantages of intergroup competition
• So managers know how to deal with them
• So managers can let groups slack off

What is a common problem that occurs in groups?

• Synergy
• Not enough people to accomplish a task
• Social loafing
• Social hierarchy 

Why is it important to understand group dynamics?

• It allows you to copy how others behave
• It’s not important
• It allows to understand why people act or think the way they do

Intergroup Dynamics refers to the ______ & ________relationship between two groups?

• Physical & Psychological
• Behavioural & Psychological
• Emotional & Psychological
• Psychological & Biological

Which one of these is NOT a purpose of groups?

• Innovation & Creativity
• Help groups meet organisational needs
• Help accomplish important tasks
• To be in a group for self-benefits

Formal groups are

• Unofficial
• Part of the organisational structure
• Personal relationships
• Formed to satisfy social needs

What is the correct order of the five stages of group development?

• Forming, Adjourning, Storming, Norming, Performing
• Adjourning, Forming, Norming, Performing, Storming
• Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning
• Forming, Norming, Storming, Performing, Adjourning