Group dynamics

What is the definition of a group?

• People that are in the same place at the same time

• People who are dependent on one another to achieve their shared goal

• People that have a common sense of purpose

According to McCollom, which of the following aspects can cause tension on the first occasion participants meet?

(More than one answer may be correct)

• unpleasant feelings of anxiety

• lack of confidence

• proximity

• intermember relations

Which of the following factors can NOT enhance affiliation?

• proximity

• successful completion of whole group tasks

• joint hardship

• uncertainty

According to Hadfield, which of the following aspects are fundamental to the successful working of a group?

(More than one answer may be correct)

• sense of direction

• group norms

• common purpose

• intergroup competition

In the transition stage of group development, differences and conflicts become common.

• true

• false

In the performing stage of group development, the group has reached maturity, but it still does not enables them to achieve desired goals.

• true

• false

Which if the following factors is NOT effective in promoting cohesiveness?

• public commitment

• investing in the group

• common threat

• group legends

Which style of leadership maintains complete control over the group?

• democaratic

• autocratic

• laissez-faire

Which style of leadership tries to share some of the leadership functions with the members?

• democratic

• autocratic

• laissez-faire

Which style of leadership performs very little leadership behaviour?

• democaratic

• autocratic

• laissez-faire