Group dynamics deals with how groups are formed and function. A group consists of 2 or more people who interact, share common goals and identity, and accept group roles and obligations. Groups can be formal or informal and include command, task, functional, interest, friendship, and reference groups defined by their purpose, structure, and relationship to an organization.
Group dynamics deals with how groups are formed and function. A group consists of 2 or more people who interact, share common goals and identity, and accept group roles and obligations. Groups can be formal or informal and include command, task, functional, interest, friendship, and reference groups defined by their purpose, structure, and relationship to an organization.
Group dynamics deals with how groups are formed and function. A group consists of 2 or more people who interact, share common goals and identity, and accept group roles and obligations. Groups can be formal or informal and include command, task, functional, interest, friendship, and reference groups defined by their purpose, structure, and relationship to an organization.
Group dynamics deals with how groups are formed and function. A group consists of 2 or more people who interact, share common goals and identity, and accept group roles and obligations. Groups can be formal or informal and include command, task, functional, interest, friendship, and reference groups defined by their purpose, structure, and relationship to an organization.
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WHAT IS GROUP DYNAMICS?
Group dynamics deals with the
attitudes and behavioral patterns of a group. Group dynamics concern how groups are formed, what is their structure and which processes are followed in their functioning. Thus, it is concerned with the interactions and forces operating between groups. WHAT IS A GROUP?
Every organization is a group unto
itself. A group refers to two or more people who share a common meaning and evaluation of themselves and come together to achieve common goals. In other words, a group is a collection of people who interact with one another; accept rights and obligations as members and who share a common identity. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GROUP 2 or more persons (if it is one person, it is not a group) Formal social structure (the rules of the game are defined) Common fate (they will swim together) Common goals (the destiny is the same and emotionally connected) Face-to-face interaction (they will talk with each other) Interdependence (each one is complimentary to the other) Self-definition as group members (what one is who belongs to the group) Recognition by others (yes, you belong to the group). TYPES OF GROUPS:
One way to classify the groups is by
way of formality – formal and informal. While formal groups are established by an organization to achieve its goals, informal groups merge spontaneously. Formal groups may take the form of command groups, task groups, and functional groups. COMMAND GROUPS:
Command groups are specified by
the organizational chart and often consist of a supervisor and the subordinates that report to that supervisor. An example of a command group is a market research firm CEO and the research associates under him. TASK GROUPS:
Task groups consist of people who
work together to achieve a common task. Members are brought together to accomplish a narrow range of goals within a specified time period. Task groups are also commonly referred to as task forces. The organization appoints members and assigns the goals and tasks to be accomplished. FUNCTIONAL GROUPS:
A functional group is created by the
organization to accomplish specific goals within an unspecified time frame. Functional groups remain in existence after achievement of current goals and objectives. Examples of functional groups would be a marketing department, a customer service department, or an accounting department. INTEREST GROUP: Interest groups usually continue over time and may last longer than general informal groups. Members of interest groups may not be part of the same organizational department but they are bound together by some other common interest. The goals and objectives of group interests are specific to each group and may not be related to organizational goals and objectives. An example of an interest group would be students who come together to form a study group for a specific class. FRIENDSHIP GROUPS: Friendship groups are formed by members who enjoy similar social activities, political beliefs, religious values, or other common bonds. Members enjoy each other’s company and often meet after work to participate in these activities. For example, a group of employees who form a friendship group may have a yoga group, a Rajasthani association in Delhi, or a kitty party lunch once a month. REFERENCE GROUPS: A reference group is a type of group that people use to evaluate themselves. The main objectives of reference groups are to seek social validation and social comparison. Social validation allows individuals to justify their attitudes and values while social comparison helps individuals evaluate their own actions by comparing themselves to others. Reference groups have a strong influence on members’ behavior. Such groups are formed voluntarily. Family, friends, and religious affiliations are strong reference groups for most individuals.
