Group and Team Dynamics

Flashcards covering key concepts related to group and team dynamics, including definitions, characteristics, and processes.

Team

A group of two or more people who interact, influence each other, are mutually accountable for achieving common organizational goals, and perceive themselves as a social entity.

Informal Groups

Groups that exist primarily for the benefit of their members, often providing social needs, identity, goal accomplishment, and emotional support.

Social Loafing

The tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually.

Team Effectiveness

The degree to which a team achieves its goals and maintains a positive atmosphere through various influencing factors.

Norms

Informal rules and shared expectations that regulate behavior within a team.

Cohesion

The degree of attraction members feel toward their team, influencing their motivation to remain members.

Trust in Teams

The belief among team members that others will fulfill their commitments and act in the team's best interests.

Stages of Team Development

The phases teams go through: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning, each characterized by different interactions and challenges.

Building Trust in Teams

Creating an environment of psychological safety, authentic communication, and understanding to foster strong relationships among team members.

Mental Models

Cognitive images regarding team tasks, processes, and relationships that help shape team understanding and expectations.