Group Dynamics

Group dynamics refers to the attitudinal and behavioral characteristics of a group. A group is defined as two or more individuals interacting and interdependent, who have come together to achieve particular objectives. Groups form through various stages of development including forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. There are both formal and informal groups. Formal groups are designated work groups within an organization while informal groups form in response to social needs. When making decisions as a group, individuals may shift their positions towards a more extreme risk level than their original individual decision due to factors like diffused responsibility and social status within the group.

Group dynamics is the study of groups and group processes. Key aspects of group dynamics include: - Groups form through regular interaction over time where members see themselves as a distinct entity working towards common goals. - Group processes involve understanding how groups function to solve problems or make decisions. An expert can help groups improve their functioning. - Cohesiveness occurs when members strongly agree on common values, beliefs, and objectives and how to achieve group aims. - Groups progress through forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning stages as defined by Tuckman's model of group development. - Important group processes include roles and expectations, norms, conformity, and status within the group

The document discusses group dynamics and decision making. It defines what constitutes a group and explores the nature of groups, including that they require at least two people, interaction, a reasonable size, shared goals and stability. It examines reasons for group formation such as warmth, support, power, affiliations and recognition. The document also covers types of groups, models of group behavior, determinants of group cohesion and techniques for group decision making.

The document discusses group dynamics and provides information on key concepts such as what constitutes a group, types of groups, reasons people join groups, group structure, stages of group formation, and principles of group dynamics. It summarizes that group dynamics is concerned with the interactions between group members and the forces that influence their behavior within a social situation. The goal is to understand how groups develop and function, and their impact on individuals and the organizations they are part of.

Group Behavior – Meaning, Types of Groups, Group Process, Group Dynamics – factors influencing intergroup behavior and managing intergroup behavior

This document summarizes key concepts about group dynamics. It defines groups as two or more individuals interacting and working together to achieve a common goal. It discusses different types of groups like work groups, command groups, task groups, and friendship groups. It also outlines the stages of group formation including forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. Additionally, it discusses group norms, social loafing, and the relationship between group cohesiveness and performance/productivity.

Group dynamics refers to the interactions that take place among members of a group. There are three views on the nature of group dynamics: normative, techniques-based, and internal processes. Groups form through propinquity, similar attitudes, and reward-cost equations. Formal groups are formed by organizations while informal groups emerge among employees. Highly cohesive groups can positively or negatively influence performance. Groups develop through forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning stages. Group structure and processes shape member behavior and performance.

The document discusses the characteristics of effective teams, including having basic needs met, mutual trust and respect, complete communication, commitment to growth, consensus, balanced process, shared responsibility, shared leadership, and shared vision. It also discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs and the TIER model framework for facilitating effective teamwork, which focuses on developing the team and individuals, enabling the process, and recognizing the team. Overall, the key points are that effective teams require meeting basic needs, trust, communication, and shared goals and leadership in order to be productive and achieve desired results.

Group can be defined as two or more individuals who interact and share a common identity. A group has a formal social structure and interdependence among its members. Group dynamics is the study of how groups interact and function. It considers both formally structured and informal groups. Understanding group dynamics is important as it improves communication, develops leadership skills, and allows members to accomplish shared goals through cooperation. There are various roles that group members take on, including task roles like initiating ideas or seeking information, and maintenance roles like encouraging others or resolving disagreements. Group dynamics applies to workgroups, therapy, and virtual communities.

This document discusses several key factors that affect effective team communication and performance, including cohesiveness, conformity, competition/conflict, leadership, and steps to build an effective team. It explains that cohesiveness involves team members identifying with and feeling proud of their membership. It also lists several advantages of high cohesiveness. Conformity means team members abandon contrary positions in favor of majority views. Productive conflict through debating ideas can lead to more thorough decision making. Shared leadership and intellectual stimulation from leaders are discussed. Finally, steps to build an effective team include clarifying goals, roles, communication, and dealing with conflict.

The document discusses groups and group dynamics. Some key points: - A group is defined as two or more individuals interacting and interdependent who have come together to achieve objectives. Characteristics include social interaction, stability, and common interests/goals. - There are formal groups designated by an organization's structure and informal groups that form in response to social needs. Formal groups have assigned roles and tasks while informal groups satisfy psychological needs. - Groups go through stages of forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning as they develop over time. Conflict occurs in the storming stage while cohesion increases in the norming stage and the group is able to perform its tasks. -

The document defines different types of social groups including formal and informal groups, as well as crowds, mobs, audiences, and teams. It also examines the stages of group formation and different aspects of group structure such as norms, roles, status, and cohesiveness. Finally, it discusses several group processes including social facilitation, social loafing, and group polarization.

This PPT talks about the concept, nature and types of group dynamics.Several basic elements of group dynamics are explained here.

The document discusses group dynamics and different types of groups. It defines what constitutes a group and explains that groups are formed for various reasons, such as geographical proximity or shared interests and goals. The document outlines different types of groups including formal vs informal groups, as well as command groups, task groups, interest groups, and friendship groups. It also discusses characteristics of successful groups and reasons why individuals are motivated to join groups.

The document discusses the concept of cohesiveness in groups. It defines cohesiveness as the degree of attraction and motivation for members to remain in a group. Highly cohesive groups have a shared sense of "we-ness" and unity in working towards goals. Cohesiveness is identified by loyalty to the group, compliance with norms, and willingness to defend the group. The level of a group's cohesiveness can impact its productivity, with highly cohesive groups tending to have more uniform and higher productivity among members. Ways to increase a group's cohesiveness include making it smaller, increasing time members spend together, and stimulating competition with other groups.