Leadership and Group Dynamics Flashcards

Flashcards about leadership, group dynamics, and conflict resolution based on lecture notes.

Factors influencing leadership

The type of task, knowledge and skills within the group, attitudes of individuals, and relationships between group members.

Knowledge and skills within the group

Impacts the style of leadership chosen, with age factoring into levels of knowledge and skill.

Attitudes of individuals within the group

Influence leadership style and response to leadership, affected by self-concept and self-esteem.

Relationship between group members

Significant in group decision-making and member harmony; closer relationships foster comfort and better communication.

Type of Task

Influences leadership style based on complexity and formality.

Personal Factors Influencing Leadership (CHESS PS)

Culture, Heredity, Education, Self-confidence, Self-esteem, Sense of belonging, Previous experience

Social Factors Influencing Leadership (GRAM)

Gender Expectations, Relationship with group members, Attitudes of group members, and Media

Group Dynamics

Norms, conformity, and cohesiveness.

Causes of conflict (VILIIM)

Incompatible goals, individual differences/personality, limited resources, ineffective communication, varying values, multiple role expectations

Reasons for group formation: Shared interest/common goal

Individuals seek others with similar values, interests, and goals.

Reasons for group formation: Religion

Individuals and families seek spiritual fulfillment through worship.

Reasons for group formation: Culture

Shared cultural practices enhance individual and group wellbeing.

Reasons for group formation: Locality/geography

Groups form based on members living in a specific area.

Reasons for group formation: Other

Group membership enhances self-confidence.

Reasons for group formation: Gender

Events may be gender-specific.

Reasons for group formation: Security

Individuals seek safety and security by forming groups.

Reasons for group formation: Specific needs

Groups form to meet economic, physical, cultural, socioemotional, and intellectual needs.

Reasons for group formation: Social interaction

Groups form to satisfy the need for social interaction.

Reasons for group formation: Sexuality

GLBTI individuals form groups based on shared values and experiences.

Formal Norms

Explicit rules that define the group's behavior.

Informal Norms

Implicit rules that define the group's behavior.

Conformity

Adjusting behavior to fit into group norms.

Cohesiveness

Group members' attraction to each other and the group, providing unity.