Unit No.

3
• Administration and group dynamics :
Concept of group dynamics,
Meaning of group effectiveness,
Conflict in organizations management of conflict in the contemporary
organizations,
Concept of negotiation,
Effective administration of groups in the organization
 Lecture No. 1

Concept of Group Dynamics

 Group
• A GROUP can be defined as several individuals who
come together to accomplish a particular task or goal.

• A group may be defined as a number of individuals

who join together to achieve a goal. People join groups
to achieve goals that cannot be achieved by them
alone. Johnson & Johnson (2006)
Q. Which of the following is true regarding formal groups?
(A) They are natural formations that arise in response to the need for social
contact.
(B) They lack clearly defined structures and roles for their members.
(C) They have a negligible impact on employee performance and behavior.
(D) They are marked by stipulated behaviors in pursuit of organizational goals.
 Group Dynamics
•DYNAMIC=Force - It refers to the forces
operating in the group.
•GROUP DYNAMICS= refers to the
interaction of forces between group members
in a social situation
 GROUP DYNAMICS-
Group Dynamics describes how a group should be
organized and operated
The social process by which people interact in a group
environment.
Group dynamics concern how groups form, their
structure and process, and how they function.
The interactions that influence the attitudes and
behavior of people when they are grouped with others
through either choice or accidental circumstances
 Determination of Group Dynamics
External condition of the group
Group members resources
Group Structure- composition, size, leadership, norms, cohesiveness, and
status
Group Process
Actors Affecting Group Dynamics
Q. What are group dynamics?
a) The measured level of group participation
b) The way groups choose a leader
c) The way group members interact and respond to change
d) The way groups determine member roles
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