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Social Facilitation and Group Dynamics

Steiner's model, the Ringelmann effect and social loafing

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Overview

Steiner's potential and actual productivity, faulty processes, coordination and motivation losses in a relay, the Ringelmann effect, social loafing and how coaches reduce it, and worked tug-of-war figures.

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Eight rope-pullers each exert 600 N alone, but the team exerts 3,600 N together. What percentage of the team's potential productivity is lost?

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What is Steiner's model of group effectiveness?

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Who proposed the model of group effectiveness, and when?

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  1. 1

    What is Steiner's model of group effectiveness?

    Model answer

    Steiner's model states that actual productivity equals potential productivity minus losses due to faulty processes. The model explains why a team can fall short of its combined talent.

  2. 2

    Who proposed the model of group effectiveness, and when?

    Model answer

    Ivan Steiner proposed the model of group effectiveness in 1972.

  3. 3

    What is potential productivity?

    Model answer

    Potential productivity is the best a team could achieve given the ability of its members. Potential productivity assumes every member performs at their best in perfect coordination.

  4. 4

    What is actual productivity?

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    Actual productivity is how well the team really performs, such as its result or time. Actual productivity is usually below potential productivity.

  5. 5

    What are faulty processes in Steiner's model?

    Model answer

    Faulty processes are the factors that stop a team reaching its potential. The two types are coordination losses and motivation losses.

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    What are coordination losses?

    Model answer

    Coordination losses occur when team members fail to combine their efforts effectively. Poor timing, poor communication or ineffective tactics can cause coordination losses.

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