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Homo sapiens is capable of surviving alone, and the recluse, ascetic, and prisoner in solitary

confinement can forge a life on their own. But few humans seek or enjoy the challenges of solitude.
Most people prefer to live in groups. Virtually all the activities of our lives—working, learning,
worshiping, relaxing, playing, and even sleeping—occur in groups rather than isolated from others. We
begin our task by asking some questions: What is a group? What are the characteristics of groups that
most interest us? What are the various types of groups and how do they differ from one another?

Homo-sapiens is capable of existing alone, whether through reclusion or ascetic belief, and solitary
detainees can build a life for themselves. However, few people seek or embrace solitude's hardships. The
majority of individuals prefer to live in groups. Almost all of our daily activities—working, learning,
worshiping, socializing, playing, and even sleeping—take place in groups rather than alone. We begin by
posing the following questions: What is the definition of a group? What are the features of the groups
that we care about the most? What types of groupings are there, and how do they differ from one
another?

Chapter 1_ INTRODUCTION TO GROUP DYNAMICS (vssdcollege.ac.in)

Group dynamics are the influential interpersonal processes that take place in groups. The tendency to
join with others in groups is perhaps the most important single characteristic of humans, and these
groups leave an indelible imprint on their members and on society. To understand people, we must
understand their groups.

The influential  interpersonal processes which take place in groups are referred to as group dynamics.
Humans' propensity to form groups with others as a social being  is perhaps their most significant trait,
and these groups leave an everlasting mark on their individuals and society. To understand people, we
must first comprehend their groupings.

Chapter 1_ INTRODUCTION TO GROUP DYNAMICS (vssdcollege.ac.in)

Group is defined as any number of persons who share a consciousness of membership and interaction. A
group is not a mere collection of individuals but an aggregate of personalities acting and interacting with
one another in the process of living. To be a member of a group, one must participate in the common
life and activities of the group.

A group is described as a collection of people who share a sense of belonging and interaction. A group is
more than a collection of individuals; it is a  combination  of personalities acting and interacting with one
another as they go about their daily lives.

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Importance of Group Dynamism

1. The group can influence the thinking of its members. The members are always influenced by the
interactions of other members in the group.
2. A group with a good leader performs better as compared to a group with weak leader.
3. The group can give the effect of synergy, that is, if the group consists of positive thinkers, then
its output is more than the double every time.
4. Group dynamism can give job satisfaction to the members.
5. The group can also bring team spirit among the members

1. The group has the ability to influence  the opinions of its members. The interactions of
each  members in the group constantly have an impact on the members. 
2. A group with a great leader performs better than one with a poor leader.
3. The group can have a synergistic impact, which means that if the group is made up of positive
thinking, the output will always be more than doubled.
4. Members may experience work satisfaction as a result of group dynamics.
5. The group can instill a sense of belonging among the members.

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We begin our task by asking some questions: What is a group? What are the characteristics of groups
that most interest us? What are the various types of groups and how do they differ from one another?

1. Interaction - Interacting with the group's members is critical since it strengthens the
group's cohesion and motivates them to work efficiently. Members might communicate
in a variety of ways on a regular basis, including through emotional, physical, verbal, and
nonverbal communication.
2. Structure - Structure refers to the group’s pattern of inter-member relations on how they
relate to one another with a given definite roles status to fulfill, which possesses a set of
norms that administers an individual members' conduct based on a mutually agreed-upon
and frequently implicit standard that outlines what actions should and shouldn't be done.
3. Goals - The existence of a group is due to the group's members having certain goals to
achieve. A group can't exist if it doesn't have a goal.
4. Norms - For efficient interaction with group members, a group must have specific norms.

5. Dynamic Interdependency -

6. Motivation -
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