Group / Team Dynamics

What is the main characteristic of a team?

• Members work independently without any interaction

• Members do not interact at all

• Members depend on each other to achieve goals

• Interaction between individuals

Which of the following is a characteristic of a group?

• Individual goals

• Shared goals, norms, values

• No interaction of members

• Short period of time

What does collective achievement in a group mean?

• Achievements by individuals only

• Achievements that are not shared

• Achievements by the group as a whole

• Achievements that are temporary

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a group?

• Collective identity

• Interaction of members

• Extended period of time

• Individuals work alone

What is one benefit of a team that has been together for a long period of time?

• They are less cohesive and less productive

• They are more cohesive and more productive

• They are more likely to fail

• They have no significant changes

What is a characteristic of an Interactive Group?

• Team members work directly together

• Individuals achieve success in individual games/sport

• No direct interaction between members during the performance

• Performance is independent of interaction/coordination

Which type of group has performance dependent on interaction and coordination?

• Coactive Group

• Interactive Group

• Independent Group

• Solo Group

In which type of group do individuals achieve success in individual games or sports?

• Interactive Group

• Coactive Group

• Dependent Group

• Team Group

What is a characteristic of a Coactive Group?

• Team members work directly together

• Performance is dependent on interaction/coordination

• No direct interaction between members during the performance

• Team members rely on each other

According to Tuckman's Theory of Group Formation, what is the first stage a group must go through to become a team?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Performing