characteristics that are demonstrated in a group and that allow a group to meet a goal
•Particular problems in organization
can only be studied through group behaviour and Communication network
•Groups are categorized as primary or
secondary ( interact with each other ) • Primary Groups :Composed of individuals who interact on “face to face “basis and the relationships are personal
• Secondary Groups are larger and
more impersonal and are organized around formal rules, procedure, policies and other regulations • Secondary groups may also be categorized as a formal and informal groups • Formal groups are the official or legitimate work group • Informal groups form for a variety of reasons • An effective work groups ( formal / informal) is characterized by ability to meet its goal through of appropriate communication and understanding among its member • This groups is cohesive and can objectively review its work and face problems in a way that balances emotional and rational behaviour for a productive group effort • The ability to influence one another may be a positive or negative • Another characteristics of a group is conformity to norms: are expected behaviors within a group • Norms of a group are powerful enforcers for human behaviors