Group Development
A tension that occurs in the forming stage of Tuckman’s stages of group development.
What is primary tension?
A blocker, a help-seeker, and a clown.
What are self-centered roles?
Interaction, Procedural, Status, and Achievement.
What are types of norms?
Someone who alleviates tension with friendly humor; breaks the ice and cools hot tempers; monitors tension levels and tries to relax the group.
What is a tension releaser?
Researchers who emphasized the value of setting groups goals and methods for accomplishing those goals.
Who are Locke and Latham?
When members resist conforming to norms without regard for the best interests of the group and its goals.
What is destructive nonconformity?
After the members realize it was a productivity detractor, members agreed that no one should be allowed to consult their phones during a meeting.
What is an explicit norm?
What does a koalabear eat??
eucalyptus leaves