Group Dynamics
What is the difference between a group and a team?
All teams are groups, but not all groups are teams! Teams work more intensely together and there is a specific, overriding team goal or objective-
True or false? Informal leaders emerge naturally from the group!
True
What is the difference between cross-functional and cross-cultural teams?
cross-functional -> from different departments
cross-cultural -> from different cultures and countries
What is the ideal group size for an escape room? Why?
Individual answer
Explain the word synergy!
More or higher-quality outputs result when individuals and departments coordinate their actions.
What is groupthink?
Faulty group decision-making results when group members strive for agreement at the expense of accurately assessing the situation.
Give an example of sequential task interdependence.
Individual solution. Assembly line
Draw pooled task interdependence on the board.
see picture
What are two advantages of large groups?
More resources (e.g. knowledge, experience) are at their disposal to achieve group goals. Division of labour is possible.
Why do companies rely on groups and teams? What are the benefits?
Enhance performance, increase responsiveness to customers, increase innovation, increase motivation and satisfaction
Put the five stages of group development in the correct order:
Norming, Adjourning, Forming, Performing, Storming
Forming - Storming - Norming - Performing - Adjourning
What is the correct term for "Work performed by each group member is fully dependent on the work performed by other group members"?
Reciprocal task interdependence