Title: What is Group Dynamics? Definition, Factors, Structure, Development, Decision Making, Principles, Threats - The Investors Book
Headings: Group Dynamics
Group Dynamics
Content: Group Dynamics
Factors Affecting Group Dynamics
Group Structure
Group Roles
Group Norms
Group Status
Group Size
Group Cohesiveness
Group Development
5 Stages of Group Development
Group Decision Making
Principles of Group Dynamics
Threats to Group Effectiveness
Social Loafing
Groupthink
Poor Leadership
Free-riding
Blocking
Conclusion

Content: Threats to Group Effectiveness
What makes a group ineffective? Why do a group fail to perform in the desired manner? A group is made up of people with different mindsets and behaviour. Following are some of the significant reasons for which the workgroups tend to under-perform the given task: Social Loafing
If even one of the group members tend to become reluctant and under-performs the given task, the chances are that the other members need to put in extra efforts for completing the project. All of this may result in social loafing, which ultimately leads to poor teamwork and ineffective group efforts. Groupthink
A group decision which is taken in hustle or without much of discussion may create havoc for the whole team. It usually results in biased decision making, lack of a backup plan, limited alternatives, declining expert advice and improper revaluation of the various possibilities. Poor Leadership
Another significant risk to the group functioning is the improper guidance or direction to the members. If the group leader lacks the sufficient skills of management, then the team members may not be able to rely on his/her decisions.