This document discusses different types of groups. It defines a group as consisting of two or more interacting individuals who have come together to achieve common objectives. The document then describes the following types of groups:
Formal groups are deliberately created by an organization to achieve an objective. They have defined membership criteria and structures. Informal groups form based on friendships and share common interests unrelated to work. Temporary groups exist to achieve a specific objective and disband after, while permanent groups have longer durations. Primary groups have close relationships, and secondary groups are larger and more objective-driven.
This document discusses different types of groups. It defines a group as consisting of two or more interacting individuals who have come together to achieve common objectives. The document then describes the following types of groups:
Formal groups are deliberately created by an organization to achieve an objective. They have defined membership criteria and structures. Informal groups form based on friendships and share common interests unrelated to work. Temporary groups exist to achieve a specific objective and disband after, while permanent groups have longer durations. Primary groups have close relationships, and secondary groups are larger and more objective-driven.
This document discusses different types of groups. It defines a group as consisting of two or more interacting individuals who have come together to achieve common objectives. The document then describes the following types of groups:
Formal groups are deliberately created by an organization to achieve an objective. They have defined membership criteria and structures. Informal groups form based on friendships and share common interests unrelated to work. Temporary groups exist to achieve a specific objective and disband after, while permanent groups have longer durations. Primary groups have close relationships, and secondary groups are larger and more objective-driven.
This document discusses different types of groups. It defines a group as consisting of two or more interacting individuals who have come together to achieve common objectives. The document then describes the following types of groups:
Formal groups are deliberately created by an organization to achieve an objective. They have defined membership criteria and structures. Informal groups form based on friendships and share common interests unrelated to work. Temporary groups exist to achieve a specific objective and disband after, while permanent groups have longer durations. Primary groups have close relationships, and secondary groups are larger and more objective-driven.
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WHAT IS GROUP?
AND TYPES OF GROUP? Presented by-- SIMRAN GUPTA PRIYA SINGLA TEENA SAHOO NANDINI BHATI PARJESH RONIT YASH CHAUDHARY What is Group?
A group consists of two or more
persons who interact with each other, conciously for the achievement of certain common objectives. Definition of Group
According to Stephen P. Robins:
“ Two or more individuals, interacting and inter-dependent, who have come together to achieve particular objectives.” Features of Group The members of the group are inter-dependent and are aware that they are the part of the group.
•People must interact with each other.
•People must be perceive themselves to be a group.
•A feeling of belongingness & feeling of security.
•Consent, solving problem and helping others.
•Effective communication.
•People must be psychologically aware of one another.
Reasons For Group Formation Advantages of Group Enhanced Creativity
Increased Motivation
Knowledge Sharing
Risk Distribution
Task Division
Skill Development Diadvantages of Group Time Consuming
Conflict
Social Loafing
Groupthink
Coordination Challenges
Loss of Accountability FORMAL GROUP An organization deliberately creates a formal group to achieve an objective. This group has defined criteria for members to join. It has structure, an operating procedure, and is led by a leader. A formal group is also known as a planned group. It is defined by an organization based on its hierarchical structure, with designated tasks related to its function. A formal group can be defined in many ways. Some classifications are as follows: Temporary Group Permanent Group Functional Group Command Group Task Group Committee INFORMAL GROUP An informal group is an association created by two or more individuals who come together to satisfy their social, affiliation, and psychological need. Informal groups are formed on a friendship basis or a common objective unrelated to work. Informal groups do not follow any guidelines or rules. It is also a part of grapewine communication.
An informal group can be one of the
following types: Apathetic Groups Erratic Groups Strategic Groups Conservative Groups PRIMARY GROUP SECONDARY GROUP In primary groups, members directly interact Secondary groups are larger than primary groups, and influence each other. There is no outside and they don’t have close relationships like primary interaction. The size of the group is small, and groups. These are usually formal groups created to members share a close relationship. These achieve specific objectives. These groups are groups are common among close friends and objective-driven. family. Organized Group When people from the same department or a group of individuals come together to achieve a certain well-defined objective, the group is called an organized group.
Unorganized Group These groups are randomly created with no specific objective. These groups are temporary, and members have no connection with each other. TEMPORARY GROUP When a group is formed to achieve a specific objective and ceases to exist once it achieves its objective, it is a temporary group. Temporary groups can be formal or informal.
PERMANENT GROUP These groups exist for a longer duration and help organizations run their business. These groups are usually formal and have well-defined structures and procedures. OPEN/CLOSED GROUP In an open group, anyone can join and exit anytime. In a closed group, admission is restricted, and members fulfilling a particular criterion can join the group. ACCIDENTAL GROUP
