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a. Task motivated leaders want the job done even if it results in not getting
along with other members
b. Relationship-motivated leaders wanting to get along with other members
even if it results in not getting the job done
Choose an answer
1 6 characteristics of small groups 2 5 stages of group formation
difference in task and relationship-
3 4 Dialectics theory
motivated leaders
Don't know?
a. 3 or more members
b. Interaction
c. Interdependence
6 characteristics of small groups
d. Working
e. Common goal
f. Psychological bond
, a. Primary - fulfill our basic social needs (Ex: family)
Difference between primary and
b. Secondary - exist to reach a goal, then disband (many secondary groups become
secondary groups
primary groups) (Ex: task)
a. Distrust of other team members
b. Fear of conflict
5 tips to avoid in order to have an effective
c. Lack of commitment to the team
group
d. Avoid accountability
e. Lack of focus in achieving results
a. Experience
b. Problem-solving ability
5 characteristics of an effective group
c. Openness and supportiveness
member
d. Action-oriented
e. Positive personal style
Characterized by ongoing tensions between the multiple contradictions,
Dialectics theory
complexities, human experience
a. A set of interconnected parts working together to form a whole in the context of a
What is a system?
changing environment.
Input Crucial to a group, any info that comes from outside the group
Entropy As input ceases groups begin to die
9. What is the "ripple effect" in groups? Small part of huge system can have a tremendous impact.
Groups are more productive than the individual, work together instead of against
Synergy
each other, promotes deep diversity, and membership cooperation
Misinformation is shared, groups produce a worse result than an individual,
Negative synergy
competing against each other, resisting change, groupthink (Ex: gangs)
a. Similarity
4 qualities associated with interpersonal b. Complementarity
attraction c. Proximity
d. Attractiveness
Forming - uncertainty
Storming - conflict
5 stages of group formation Norming - cooperation
Performing - cohesiveness
Adjourning - exiting
Explicit norms very clear stated (rules), sanctions (punishments)
Implicit norms not clearly stated (rules), develop over time, not really noticed until they are broken
Interaction
Procedural
4 types of group norms
Status
Achievement
Effective goal setting should raise productivity and improve work quality, and clarify
Goal theory
member's expectations.
Clarity
Challenging
Cooperative
6 C's of goal-setting
Commitment
Cost
Compatibility
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340 exam 1 PSYCH 3980 Unit 2 Exam Study Guid... behavior modification test number 1... Exam #
66 terms 27 terms 136 terms 41 terms
sarclaire05 Preview riyonjani5 Preview maggiemcbride04 Preview ema
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
a. Task motivated leaders want the job done even if it results in not getting
along with other members
b. Relationship-motivated leaders wanting to get along with other members
even if it results in not getting the job done
Choose an answer
1 6 characteristics of small groups 2 5 stages of group formation
difference in task and relationship-
3 4 Dialectics theory
motivated leaders
Don't know?
a. 3 or more members
b. Interaction
c. Interdependence
6 characteristics of small groups
d. Working
e. Common goal
f. Psychological bond
, a. Primary - fulfill our basic social needs (Ex: family)
Difference between primary and
b. Secondary - exist to reach a goal, then disband (many secondary groups become
secondary groups
primary groups) (Ex: task)
a. Distrust of other team members
b. Fear of conflict
5 tips to avoid in order to have an effective
c. Lack of commitment to the team
group
d. Avoid accountability
e. Lack of focus in achieving results
a. Experience
b. Problem-solving ability
5 characteristics of an effective group
c. Openness and supportiveness
member
d. Action-oriented
e. Positive personal style
Characterized by ongoing tensions between the multiple contradictions,
Dialectics theory
complexities, human experience
a. A set of interconnected parts working together to form a whole in the context of a
What is a system?
changing environment.
Input Crucial to a group, any info that comes from outside the group
Entropy As input ceases groups begin to die
9. What is the "ripple effect" in groups? Small part of huge system can have a tremendous impact.
Groups are more productive than the individual, work together instead of against
Synergy
each other, promotes deep diversity, and membership cooperation
Misinformation is shared, groups produce a worse result than an individual,
Negative synergy
competing against each other, resisting change, groupthink (Ex: gangs)
a. Similarity
4 qualities associated with interpersonal b. Complementarity
attraction c. Proximity
d. Attractiveness
Forming - uncertainty
Storming - conflict
5 stages of group formation Norming - cooperation
Performing - cohesiveness
Adjourning - exiting
Explicit norms very clear stated (rules), sanctions (punishments)
Implicit norms not clearly stated (rules), develop over time, not really noticed until they are broken
Interaction
Procedural
4 types of group norms
Status
Achievement
Effective goal setting should raise productivity and improve work quality, and clarify
Goal theory
member's expectations.
Clarity
Challenging
Cooperative
6 C's of goal-setting
Commitment
Cost
Compatibility
