Determinants Of Sports Team Behavior

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3. RESEARCH METHOD AND PRESENTATION OF DATA:

From the problem statement, we broke down our project analysis into different sections. For those sections, we tried to locate Prominent Cases which would be of relevance to the respective sections. We then studied Academic journals available and other available sources on the inter net to understand the concept of the importance of behavior and interpersonal dynamics behind the workings of sports teams. These concepts were then applied to the cases to get better insights. All the data used in the study were secondary data.

4. ANALYSIS:

a.INTRODUCTION: RELEVANCE OF SUCCESSFUL SPORTS TEAM BEHAVIOR

Sports teams can shed some useful insights into the workings of any team. The stakes involved and the speed of implementation of plans, and the outcomes in form of a win or loss evoke emotions of a wide range, and an observation of these emotions can be very useful in understanding the human psyche in various situations of life, and various stages of a team work. It can thus help see what kind of negotiations used on the field can lead to a better performing team that succeeds in most of the cases as opposed to a poorly bonded and poorly performing team.

b.TEAM SPORT: DEFINITION

Team sport, by definition, refers to sports that are played between opposing teams, and not just individual players. In team sport, there is a direct and continuous interaction between the players to achieve a common objective. The objective is to score some points adhering to a set of standards where generally the team members are required to facilitate the movement of a ball or similar item in accordance to the rules set by the sport.

In a team sport unlike the individual sport, the outcome is not based on a single player's merit. Rather proper coordination amongst all the team members is highly essential to excel. Team scoring is important and the scoring relies on the depth and versatility of the team, although standouts can significantly affect their team's points. Team sports are when a team works "together" as a unit.

For any sports team to be successful, it is essential that each member of the team, the players, the leader, the coach as well as the management take up certain roles and responsibilities. The kind of behaviors they exhibit and the dynamics of relationships amongst them defines the future of the team. Hence in a team, the important aspects to be observed are:

Ð'* Role of players and their behavior towards each other and other members

Ð'* Role of captain or leader as well as the coach and the importance of the