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A group is defined as two or more individuals interacting to achieve specific objectives, characterized by collective identity, interaction, shared goals, and norms. Group dynamics studies the interactions among group members and is crucial in both formal and informal settings, with classifications including primary, secondary, formal, and informal groups. The stages of group development include forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning, each representing different phases of team cohesion and productivity.

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Group Dynamic

A group is defined as two or more individuals interacting to achieve specific objectives, characterized by collective identity, interaction, shared goals, and norms. Group dynamics studies the interactions among group members and is crucial in both formal and informal settings, with classifications including primary, secondary, formal, and informal groups. The stages of group development include forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning, each representing different phases of team cohesion and productivity.

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Group Dynamics

What is a Group?
• A group is defined as two or more individuals interacting and
interdependent, who have come together to achieve particular
objectives.
• Each person influences and is influenced by each other.
• For ex- A group of friend or peers
• A group behaviour can be stated as a course of action a group takes as
a family. For ex (Strike)
Features of a Group
• Two or more people Who interact with one another, (The members of a
group occasionally meet, talk, and do things together.)
• Collective Identity
• Interaction
• Shared goal interest
• Group Norms(Rules & Regulations)
• Group Composition(Heterogeneous & Homogeneous)
Group dynamics
• Group dynamics contains two terms:
• Group + Dynamics= GD
Group is basically a collectivity of two or more persons. Dynamics comes
from Greek word meaning FORCE. Thus, “Group dynamics is concerned with
the interactions of forces among group members in a social situation”.
Group dynamics concern how groups form, their structure and process, and
how they function. Group dynamics are relevant in both formal and informal
groups of all types.
In an organizational setting or in Social Group Work, groups are a very
common organizational entity and the study of groups and group dynamics is
an important area of study in organizational behavior.
Classification of group
1. Primary & Secondary Groups

2. Membership & Reference

3. Command & Task Group

4. Formal and Informal Group.


Formal Groups Informal Groups

Formed by an organization or institution. Form spontaneously or naturally.

Defined structure and hierarchy. Lack a formal structure or hierarchy.


Have specific objectives or goals. Center around shared interests or values.
Governed by official rules and regulations. Governed by norms and shared understandings.

Communication is structured and formal. Communication is casual and spontaneous.

Decision-making follows a structured process. Decision-making can be more flexible and adaptive.

Success is often measured by the achievement of Success may be more subjective, based on the
objectives. satisfaction of group members.
Membership is based on professional criteria. Membership is often based on personal relationships
or mutual interests.

Conflict resolution follows formal procedures. Conflict resolution is often spontaneous and
interpersonal.
Group longevity is often linked to the existence of the Group longevity can depend on the durability of the
organization. shared interests or relationships.
Characteristic Features of formal
organization
• Formal organization structure is laid down by the top management to
achieve organizational goals.
• Formal organization prescribes the relationships amongst the people
working in the organization.
• The organization structures is consciously designed to enable the people of
the organization to work together for accomplishing the common objectives
of the enterprise.
• Organization structure concentrates on the jobs to be performed and not
the individuals who are to perform jobs.
• A formal organization is bound by rules, regulations and procedures.
Characteristics features of informal
organization
• Informal organization is not established by any formal authority. It is
unplanned and arises spontaneously.
• Informal organizations reflect human relationships. It arises from the
personal and social relations amongst the people working in the
organization.
• Formation of informal organizations is a natural process. It is not based
on rules, regulations and procedures.

• The inter-relations amongst the people in an informal organization


cannot be shown in an organization chart.
Stages of Group dynamic
Stage 1: Forming stage
The first stage of group development is the forming stage.
In this stage of group development, individual members are
just getting to know each other and don’t have a group
process yet.
As a result, they're unsure of how they'll interact together.
At this stage, the group isn’t very productive, as they're still
figuring out the role that each person will play on the
team.
Stage 2: Storming stage
• The next stage of group development is the storming
stage.
• In this stage, team members are in the process of
learning how to work together.
• As team members begin collaborating, conflicts may
arise, whether that’s from clashing personalities or
opinions on how a project should progress. Without a
clear understanding of what role each individual plays
on the team.
Stage 3: Norming stage
• This is the stage when things begin to settle down as
your team finds their groove.
• As they grow more comfortable working together, team
members are more comfortable asking for help
completing a task or getting constructive feedback.
• Your team starts to increase their productivity at this
stage as they become more familiar with their
teammates and their working styles.
Stage 4: Performing stage
• At this stage, your team has reached cohesion with
team processes and team members are working
together at their highest potential.
• Your team follows established workflows to achieve the
team’s goals and group members feel as if they have a
common goal to reach together. This is the ideal stage
of group development.
• As a team lead, it’s your goal to get your team to this
stage as quickly as possible.
Stage 5: Adjourning stage
• The fifth stage of group development, also known as the
mourning stage, is the final stage a team will go
through. After a project is over or if a team is disbanded,
team members who worked together will go into a small
mourning period.
• This is also the time in which teams can celebrate
everything they have achieved together. Take the time
to reflect on your achievements and remind your team
why they’re doing what they do. This is also a great
opportunity to recognize and praise the talents of
specific team members.
• Thanku……….

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