USR401: TUTORIAL 7

The motivation decrement which arises as a function of increases in group size is referred to as

• social loafing.

• group identity.

• groupthink.

• team cohesiveness.

Cohesion

• is the be-all and end-all in sports.

• is absolutely critical if teams are to win.

• always has a positive influence on teams.

• can be negative if overconformity results.

A group of employees who come together to protest cost-cutting measures adopted by their sports organization is referred to

• task group.

• interest group.

• command group.

• friendship group.

What is external condition that will affect the performance of a team?

• Individual skills

• Hardworking

• Confidence level

• Resources of the organizations

What is the term used to describe when a group of persons develop naturally among them without any influence from their organization which they work?

• Command group

• Informal group

• Task group

• Formal group

Social loafing can discourage team performance when

• easy tasks improve in the presence of other people.

• they are concerned about what others might think of them.

• the presence of others creates conflict as paying attention to the task at hand.

• people reduce their effort when they work with others, than when they work alone.

During __________ the stage, there is a high degree of conflict within the group, with members showing hostility towards each other.

• adjourning

• storming

• norming

• performing

During __________ stage, group members work toward getting the job done, and to achieve the objectives established for the group.

• norming

• storming

• adjourning

• performing

Which of the following is the factors that contribute to team cohesiveness?

• Time spent together

• Mere presence of others.

• Consistent policy

• Organizational culture

__________ is an improvement or decrease in performance due to the presence of other people.

• Social loafing

• Social loading

• Social facilitation

• Social media