LibGuides: PSY-6414 v5: Week 2 Resources

Week 2 Required Resources

Textbook

Your course textbook can be accessed via the Redshelf link in the Getting Started module.

Levi, D & Askay, D.A. (2021). Group dynamics for teams (6th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.
Read Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6: Chapter 3 of Levi's work delves into the stages of group development, particularly focusing on Tuckman and Jensen's model of forming, storming, norming, and performing. While discussing this model, Levi also explores other perspectives derived from research with actual work teams, emphasizing role clarification, coordinated skill development, and enhancing variety and flexibility of skills within a team, with the project acting as the catalyst for change across stages. Chapter 4 delves into fundamental team processes, addressing motivation, social loafing, team roles, and relevant behaviors crucial for effective teamwork in academic project settings. Chapter 5 tackles the conflict between individual and team goals, offering strategies like promoting superordinate goals to foster cooperation. Lastly, Chapter 6 focuses on communication within teams, covering the communication process, developing communication patterns and climates, facilitating team meetings, and essential skills such as questioning and active listening.

Articles

The Tuckman's Model Implementation, Effect, and Analysis & the New Development of Jones LSI Model on a Small Group
Jones, D. A. (2019). The Tuckman’s model implementation, effect, and analysis & the new development of Jones LSI Model on a small group. Journal of Management, 6(4).
This paper presents a practical overview of the implementation of Tuckman model on group dynamics on a small group of graduate students.
Understanding the Group Dynamics and Success of Teams
Klug, M., & Bagrow, J. P. (2016). Understanding the group dynamics and success of teams. Royal Society Open Science, 3(4), 160007. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4852640/
This article explores what makes for successful teams by examining more than 150,000 team projects.
Leading Teams #2: Stages of Group Development
Muscato, A.F., Bush, S.A., Greenhaw, L.L. & Baker, C.N. (2023). Leading Teams #2: Stages of Group Development. EDIS, 2023(4).
This article outlines the five stages of small-group development so team members and leaders can use this model to improve their effectiveness and provide actions leaders can use to guide their teams through each stage.