WorksheetsGroup / Team Dynamics
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
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
What is the second stage in Tuckman's Theory of Group Formation?
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Which stage in Tuckman's Theory of Group Formation comes after Norming?
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
What is the first stage of team development called?
Storming
Norming
Forming
Performing
During the forming stage, what do team members assess?
Their individual goals
Strengths and weaknesses of each other
The final outcome of the project
The budget for the project
What is the nature of leadership during the forming stage?
Informal
Non-existent
Formal
Rotational
What do individuals find during the forming stage?
Their role
The project budget
The final outcome
The timeline
What is one of the characteristics of the "Storming" stage in team development?
Complete harmony among team members
Conflict between individuals
Clear roles and responsibilities
High productivity
During the "Storming" stage, what do cliques question?
The team's goals
The position/authority of the leader
The team's budget
The team's schedule
What is one of the key characteristics of the Norming stage in group development?
Increased conflict and hostility
Cooperation and solidarity
Decreased group cohesion
Less involvement in decision-making
During the Norming stage, what do members work towards?
Individual goals
Avoiding responsibilities
Common goals
Creating conflict
What occurs during the Norming stage that enhances group performance?
Group cohesion
Increased instability
More conflicts
Less satisfaction
In the Norming stage, players become more involved in what aspect?
Avoiding responsibilities
Creating conflicts
Decision-making
Ignoring group goals
Which of the following is a characteristic of a team in the "Performing" stage?
Frequent conflicts
Lack of motivation
Achievement of shared goals and objectives
Inability to make decisions
In the "Performing" stage, how does the team function?
Ineffectively
As a unit effectively
With constant supervision
With frequent disagreements
What is a sign that a group is in the "Performing" stage?
Group is self-motivated
Group lacks knowledge
Group is dependent on external motivation
Group avoids making decisions
According to Steiner's Model of Group Effectiveness, what is subtracted from potential productivity to determine actual productivity?
Team results and performances
Perfect performance
Losses due to faulty processes
Individual effort
In Steiner's Model of Group Effectiveness, what does actual productivity represent?
Perfect performance
Team results and performances
Individual effort
Motivation
What are the two main factors that can cause losses in productivity according to Steiner's Model?
Motivation and coordination
Team results and performances
Perfect performance and individual effort
Potential productivity and actual productivity
What happens to individual productivity as group size increases?
It increases
It stays the same
It decreases
It fluctuates
What is one reason for the decrease in individual productivity in larger groups?
Increased motivation
Reduced motivation
Better teamwork
More resources
By how much can individual motivation decrease in larger groups?
By up to 10%
By up to 25%
By up to 50%
By up to 75%
What is a consequence of lack of accountability for individuals in a group?
Increased productivity
Athletes 'hide'
Better performance
More engagement
What is social loafing?
When a group member puts in 100% effort in a group
When a group member does not put in 100% effort in a group
When a group member works alone
When a group member leads the group
What does NAF stand for in the context of social loafing?
Need for Achievement
Need for Affection
Need for Affiliation
Need for Approval
What is cohesion in a group context?
A dynamic process that is reflected in the tendency for a group to stick together and remain united in the pursuit of its goals and objectives.
A static process that causes a group to disband and pursue individual goals.
A random process that leads to the formation of new groups with different objectives.
A temporary process that only occurs during specific events or activities.
