A group dynamic interpretation of a teambuilding event : a case study

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Britton, Mignon

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2000-06

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Teambuilding , Group dynamics

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The teambuilding event refers to the structured attempt to improve or develop the effectiveness of a group of people who work together. It is a method used to improve productivity by getting subordinates to work together. It helps to generate teamwork so it enhances lateral and vertical communication where participants develop a sense of interpersonal trust and support. Group dynamics refer to the cause-and-result relationship which exists in a group and the study of its development. This research aims to interpret the group dynamics of a structured teambuilding event. A sample of 40 cabin controllers of a South African airline was used, who were divided in four separate groups. The teambuilding event was requested by the airline and participants were aged between 21-60 years old. The results of this introductory case study indicated that group dynamics can successfully be interpreted in a teambuilding event.

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Britton, Mignon (2000) A group dynamic interpretation of a teambuilding event : a case study, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/16013>

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