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    The document discusses group dynamics and types of groups. It outlines that a group consists of two or more individuals who interact and are interdependent to achieve objectives. There are primary groups with small, intimate relationships and secondary groups that can vary in size from small to large. Groups are also described as being formal with organizational structure, informal based on social contact, command with a hierarchy, interest formed around a specific objective, task to complete a job, and friendship based on shared characteristics. The stages of group development are also listed as forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. Several theories of group formation are mentioned including propinquity, Homans, balance, and exchange theories.

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    The document discusses group dynamics and types of groups. It outlines that a group consists of two or more individuals who interact and are interdependent to achieve objectives. There are primary groups with small, intimate relationships and secondary groups that can vary in size from small to large. Groups are also described as being formal with organizational structure, informal based on social contact, command with a hierarchy, interest formed around a specific objective, task to complete a job, and friendship based on shared characteristics. The stages of group development are also listed as forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. Several theories of group formation are mentioned including propinquity, Homans, balance, and exchange theories.

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    Group Dynamics

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    Kashi Vishwanath
    The document discusses group dynamics and types of groups. It outlines that a group consists of two or more individuals who interact and are interdependent to achieve objectives. There are primary groups with small, intimate relationships and secondary groups that can vary in size from small to large. Groups are also described as being formal with organizational structure, informal based on social contact, command with a hierarchy, interest formed around a specific objective, task to complete a job, and friendship based on shared characteristics. The stages of group development are also listed as forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. Several theories of group formation are mentioned including propinquity, Homans, balance, and exchange theories.

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    Group Dynamics

    Two or more individuals - They interact - They are interdependent to achieve particular objectives.

    What is group

    Primary groups size of the group is small more intimate relationship Secondary groups size varies from small to large

    Types of groups

    Formal groupthey are designated by some organizational structure Informal groupbasically formed by social contact Command groupsame hierarchy level

    Types of groups

    Interest groupbasically formed to attain a specific objective Task groupbasically to complete a job task Friendship groupthey share common characteristics ( Peer, Clique, Club, Household, Gang, Community, Mob, etc)

    Types of groups

    Pre-Stage Forming Storming Norming Performing Adjourning

    Stages of group development

    Study of forces Face-to-face interaction

    What is GD

    It

    is an organization which clearly defines the authority ,responsibility and inter relations of people. Principles: Division of labor. Scalar and functional processes. Structure. Span of control.

    Formal Organization

    Propinquity Theory Homans Theory Balance Theory Exchange Theory

    Theories of Group Formation

    Propinquity Theory: Formation of group is mainly because of physical presence of people like work place. Homans Theory: Groups are formed mainly because of interaction of people.
    ACTIVITIES INTERACTIONS

    SENTIMENTS

    Balance Theory: People having a common attitude will be forming a group.


    A

    Person X

    person Y

    Exchange Theory: This is based on Reward-cost outcomes.

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