Understanding Groups and Teams

What distinguishes a group from a mere collection of people?

• Location and timing

• Defined roles, status, and interdependence

• Common entertainment goals

• Large numbers and random assembly

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a group?

• Mutual interdependence

• Adherence to norms

• Homogeneity of thought

• Common motives

A cricket team is an example of a group because:

• It assembles randomly at the field

• Members have roles and interact interdependently

• It has no specific norms or goals

• The audience supports the team

What is the main feature of norms in a group?

• Norms dictate random behaviours for members.

• Norms specify expected behaviours from members.

• Norms are not necessary for group functioning.

• Norms discourage interdependence among members.

A crowd is different from a group because:

• A crowd has defined roles.

• A crowd is structured and goal-oriented.

• A crowd lacks structure and interdependence.

• A crowd always becomes a team.

Which of the following is true for teams but not for groups?

• Teams have a leader responsible for all work.

• Teams rely only on individual performance.

• Teams emphasize both individual and collective accountability.

• Teams do not have complementary skills.

How does an audience differ from a mob?

• An audience lacks impulsivity and homogeneity of thought.

• An audience has a shared purpose and high interdependence.

• An audience is always active, unlike mobs.

• A mob never has polarisation of attention.

What characteristic is typical of mob behaviour?

• Passive observation

• Random assembly without purpose

• Polarisation of attention and impulsivity

• Strongly independent decision-making

What is the defining feature of a team’s performance?

• Solely dependent on the leader

• Relies on individual contributions only

• Involves positive synergy from coordinated efforts

• Depends on lack of norms

Which of the following would NOT be considered a group?

• A family

• An audience watching a movie

• A class of students

• A football team