Group Dynamics and Team Performance

Objectives: 
After completing this module, students should be able to:
Analyze the various roles members assume in groups and the importance of these roles
Evaluate the meaning of group norms and how they are formed and sustained
Assess factors that contribute to or inhibit group cohesiveness
Assess the impact of conformity and groupthink to group performance and group decision making
Identify five stages of group development
Apply various approaches for building team performance
Assess organizational barriers to effective team building
Summary:
Groups remain the context for most of our social and work activities. The powerful impact that groups have on people and the powerful influence
that people have on groups merit an in-depth analysis of the phenomenon of groups and teams. In this module, we defined what is meant by a
group, why people join a group, and interactions that occur between members during their association. We explored group dynamics, a complex
subject that attempts to provide us with some understanding of how individuals interact with one another and how those interactions become
visible in our resulting behavior. This module also detailed the composition, structure, formation, and decision-making process of groups. Finally,
we concluded with a focus on teams and various team-building techniques available to managers.
Assignment:
Based on what you have learned so far this week, create a PowerPoint presentation (minimum 12 slides) with detailed notes for each slide that
addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions. Use clear headings that allow your professor
to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least four (4) citations throughout your
presentation. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end.
Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations (an example is in the Resources tab) related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness,
and multimedia enhancements.
Explain the five stages of group development.
Describe the various information gathering methods a group may use.
Explain the difference between a traditional work team and a self-managing work team.
Explain the various approaches managers can use to build team performance.