5 Stages of Group Development, Norms (Tuckman)
5 Stages of Group Development, Norms (Tuckman)
(Tuckman)
Norms
Rules and/or Standards Regulate behavior 2 Types of Norms:
Explicit Implicit
Norms
Norming takes place early in group 3 Sources of Norm Development: Outside System (Mgmt, Bylaws, Charters) Single Member Group (transactions within the group - implicit)
Conformity
Members adhere to group norms Can be Positive and/or Negative Why Conform:
Reduce Ambiguity- norms create structure Social Acceptance Avoid Ridicule Higher Cohesiveness = greater conformity to group norms