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Group Behaviour (OB)
Group Behaviour (OB)
Group Behaviour (OB)
Definition of a group
A group is two or more people with a common relationship. Thus a group could be co-workers or people meeting for lunch or standing at the bus stop. Unlike teams, groups do not necessarily engage in collective work that requires interdependent effort.
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Group Dynamics
Group Dynamics is defined as several individuals who come together to accomplish a particular task or goal. Group dynamics refers to the attitudinal and behavioral characteristics of a group.
Group Development
Classic Theory Social Exchange Theory Social Identity Theory
Group Types
Formal Informal
Group Development
Group Development
Classic Theory
Group Types
Group Types
Formal Groups
Informal Groups
Command Groups
Task Groups
Functional Groups
Interest Groups
Friendship Groups
Reference Groups
Group Cohesiveness
Cohesiveness refers to the bonding of group members and their desire to remain part of the group. Generally speaking, the more difficult it is to obtain group membership the more cohesive the group.
Decision Making
Group decision making is also known as collaborative decision making It is a process where individuals collectively make a choice from the alternatives before them.
Group Tasks
Those working together to complete a job or task. Generally multi-disciplinary groups where members represent their command group. Ex.: Special study groups, project groups, ERP implementation task groups, etc.
4. Negotiating
5. Competing
The more a group member speaks, the more impact on the group and its task Some tasks influence how members participate sharing common information leads more participation.
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