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Formal groups
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GROUP DYNAMICS:
Group dynamics is the study of a group
attitudes and patterned behaviour. Group
dynamics refers to the formation,
organisation, and operation of groups. Group
dynamics in all kinds of formal and informal
groups. Groups are frequently found in
organisations, and the study of groups and
groups dynamics is an important component
of organisational behaviour.

TYPES OF GROUPS:

There are two types of groups – formal and

informal. Formal groups may take the form of
command groups, task groups, and functional
groups. While informal may take the form of
interest groups, friendship groups, and
reference group.

FORMAL GROUPS:
COMMAND GROUPS-
According to the organisational chart, command
groups are made up of a supervisor and any
subordinates who answer to that supervisor. A
CEO of a market research company and the
research associates working for him are an
example of a command group.

TASK GROUP-
Task groups are made up of individual who
collaborate to complete a single task. Members
work together to complete a specific set of tasks
within a predetermined time frame. Task force
are another name of task groups that are
frequently used. Members are chosen by the
organisation, who also assigns the task and goals
that must be completed. Example of assigned
tasks include creating a new product, or creating
based syllabus. Projects groups and standing
committees are two other types of common task
force.

FUNCTIONAL GROUPS-
A functional group is formed by the organisation
to carry out particular tasks in an ambiguous
amount of time. Even after current goals and
objective, functional groups continue to exist.
Informal group, as opposed to formal ones,
develop organically as a result of peoples shared
values and interests. Members of informal groups
can occasionally invite other people to join, these
groups are not officially appointed by the
organisation. A marketing department, or an
accounting department are a few example of
functional groups.
INFORMAL GROUPS:
INTEREST GROUPS-
Interest based groups typically endure over time
and may outlive more traditional informal groups.
Evan though members of interest groups may not
work in the same organisational department, they
are still connected by a shared passion. Group
interest have unique goals and objectives that
may or may not be related to organisational goals
and objectives. The formation of a study group by
student for a particular class is an example of an
interest group.

FRIENDSHIP GROUP:
People who shared interest in the same kind of
social activities, political viewpoints, moral
principals, or other things in common from
friendship groups. Members get along well with
one another and frequently get together after
work to engage in these activities. For instance, a
group of co-workers who may form a yoga class,
or a monthly lunch gathering.

REFERENCE GROUPS-
A reference group is a particular kind of group
that people use to assess their own performance.
Reference groups primarily look for social
approval and social comparison. Social
comparison helps people assess their own actions
by comparing them to others, whereas social
validation enables people to defend their
attitudes and values. The behaviour of its
members is significantly influenced by reference
groups. These associations are created voluntarily.
For the majority of people, there strong reference
groups are their families, friends and religious
groups.

REFERENCE:
1. Management and organisational behaviour –
LAURIE J.MULLINS
2. Organisational behaviour-
KINICKI ANGELO KREITNER, ROBERT SINDING
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https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/management
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and-other-details-management/5363
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https://www.referenceforbusiness.com/
management/Gr-int/Group-dynamics.html