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WorksheetsGroup dynamics
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
Which groups are more productive?
autocratic
democratic
laissez-faire
The state of mind created by the urge to to be connected to a virtual reality, to constantly check for messages or new posts.
affinity bias
Continuous Partial Attention
hot button
An issue that causes people to feel strong emotions such as anger, and can lead to heated arguments.
affinity bias
Continuous Patrial Attention
hot button
Some low-level background noise can be conducive to group interaction.
true
false
One disadvantage of a large group is...
Members might not think their efforts are really needed
Better able to see the importance of their personal contributions
Interact more with each other and easier to coordinate their efforts
Lower level of motivation
