Charactistic of group

Individual Accountability: Everyone in a •

group is personally responsible for his or her
.actions
Status: The level to which the group is valued •
.in the outer world, defines its status
Collective Identity: The individuals are •
together known to be a part of the particular
.group
 Purpose of group
• The entire group works meticulously towards achieving a standard set of
goals.
• All the group members are responsible for performing specific kinds of
tasks to accomplish their group objectives.
• Independent task that is too complex for one person to work around. They
can also be a task that is very tough to break down as an individual task.
• Brainstorming ideas wherein the inputs are required from many people to
come to a productive conclusion.`
• Co-ordination among several workgroups to work towards the
achievement of a standard set of goals.
• Simplifying the application of the compound decision. A group of
individuals comprising different groups can synchronize towards the
activities of all the related groups.
• Groups serve as a means to train new individuals who are starting at work.
They get to know the rules and regulations of the organization by staying
in a group.
 Theory of formation group
• Propinquity Theory 
• This theory says that individuals form informal social groups based upon
their physical proximity or closeness to other group members.
• Homan's Interaction Theory 
• This theory says that informal groups arise as a result of individual
interaction, common activities, and personal sentiments that attach as a
result of pursuant to a common group goal. 
 Theory of formation group
• Balance Theory 
• This theory says that individuals associated based upon similarities or
commonalities in how they address similar objectives or goals. If these
common characteristics disappear, the group is generally dissolved. 
• Exchange Theory
• This theory says that individuals associated based upon perceived cost-
benefit (reward). That is individuals receive some benefits from
association (such as personal satisfaction or gratification). The drive to be
in this group is measured against the cost associated with affiliation (such
as effort, anxiety, embarrassment, discomfort, etc.).
 Tuckman’s Model of team development

This model was first developed by Bruce Tuckman in 1965. It is one of the •
more known team development theories and has formed the basis of
.many further ideas since its conception
The model consisted of Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing •
 .areas. Later he added a 5th stage, ‘Adjourning’ to the model in the 1970s
• Significance of Tuckman’s Model
• Tuckman’s model gives an understanding of how groups develop.
Tuckman's theory is particularly relevant to team building challenges as
the phases pertain to the completion of any task undertaken by a team.
 Adjourning
Final stage
After the group finishes its goals and purpose, •
.members celebrate what they achieved
If members worked well together, they may mourn •
the end of their team, feel sadness about not
.meeting again, and express farewells
.The leader should help members reach closure •