Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Social Loafing
27 Jan 2015
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Member attrisubtes: physical, psycholosocial, variability, comparability. # on tteam, # dressed for competition, # in the action unit, # in the social unit. As size increases, it is more difficult to interact, communicate, plan, or coordinate & participation effort and responsibility declines. Role: a set of behaviours required of a person occupying a certain position in the group. Formal roles: determined by the nature and structure of the organization. Informal roles: evolve from interactions among group members. A team"s effectiveness can be improved by facilitating role clarity and role acceptance. A standard or belief about what is appropriate or inappropriate behaviour for group members. Norms can have powerful effect on behaviour, thus it is important for the leader (with input) to establish positive group norms i. e. initiation rights. Norm for productivity (example punctuality, attendance, preparedness) Decline in individual productivity lack of coordination & loss of motivation (known as social loafing)
