14-10 Group dynamics o Dynamics affect how a group or team functions Group size: affects how a group performs Normally, keep group small(2 to 9 members Small groups interact better and tend to be more motivated Use large groups when more resources are needed Division of labor is possible with large group Group Tasks: impacts how a group interacts o Task interdependence shows how work of one member impacts another As interdependence rises members work closer together " win/MeGraw-HHill CThe McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc, 200014-10 Irwin/McGraw-Hill ©The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2000 Group Dynamics ⚫Dynamics affect how a group or team functions. ◼ Group size: affects how a group performs. ◆ Normally, keep group small (2 to 9 members). ◼ Small groups interact better and tend to be more motivated. ◆ Use large groups when more resources are needed. ◼ Division of labor is possible with large group. ◼ Group Tasks: impacts how a group interacts. ◆ Task interdependence shows how work of one member impacts another. ◼ As interdependence rises, members work closer together