Asian Development Foundation

Graduate School
Tacloban City

Course: Master in Educational Management Instructor: Dr. Violeta B. Suyom

Subject: Supervision of Instruction Topics: Elements in Supervision
Sub- topic: Importance of Group Relations Members: Gemini C. Mananguite
Mirla R. Mamita

What Is Group Relation?

Group relations refers to interactions between individuals in different social groups, and

to interactions taking place between the groups themselves collectively. It has long been a
subject of research in social psychology, political psychology, and organizational behavior.

In its purest form, Group relations is when two or more people come together to reach a
common goal. To do that, the people involved in the group must collaborate and take on various
aspects of the project or duties to get the entire task completed.

Group Relations’ aim to help groups improve the focus on their tasks, improve
performance, better utilize group members’ potentials and reduce constraining effects of
competing dynamics.

These are some of the common characteristics of a good relationship:

 Rapport: where you feel comfortable or at ease with the other person. This can be
automatic or it could take time to develop.
 Empathy: refers to the ability to see the world through another person’s eyes,
understanding his/her feelings and actions.
 Trust: means that you can depend on the other person. When you trust another
person, you expect acceptance and support from him/her.
 Respect: involves accepting and appreciating the other person for who he/she is.
  Mental Expectations: are seen as relationships grow; partners should have the
same mutual expectations for it. The relationship should be headed toward the
same purpose or goals for both people.
 Flexibility: good relationships are flexible and can adapt to change. Circumstances
change and you can’t always carry through on plans you have made together. You
sometimes have to make compromises and reassess your goals.
 Uniqueness: the relationship stands out or is in some way special or different.
 Irreplaceability: each interpersonal relationship is as unique as the people in them
and can never be recreated.
 Interdependence: the other person’s life concerns affect you.
 Self-Disclosure: in an interpersonal relationship people share and entrust private
information about themselves
 Honesty & Accountability: communicating openly and truthfully, admitting
mistakes or being wrong, and accepting responsibility for one’s self.

Importance of Group Relations

How important is group relation? There are differing viewpoints on the importance of
group relation. Many believe it is a vital part of any relationship and has many benefits. The
importance of collaboration in the workplace has become extremely emphasized in most
organizations.
The importance of good group relation in workplace is evident from the following benefits:

 Greater employee satisfaction. Working in isolation makes an individual prone to stress

and he starts to find his job monotonous. Therefore, interpersonal relationships give
employees a chance to form close relationships with fellow co-workers, developing in
them a sense of joy as well as satisfaction.

 Better decision-making. Any important decision making within an organization is based

on its employees brainstorming to find the best ideas and strategies. However, this
requires a platform such that every individual has the liberty and an equal opportunity to
express his views and opinions. Such effective communication is best possible when
 employees have close associations with each other that allows for effective
communication as well as some honest feedback.

 A single brain alone can’t take all decisions alone. We need people to discuss various
issues, evaluate pros and cons and reach to solutions benefiting not only the employees
but also the organization on the whole. Employees can brainstorm together and reach to
better ideas and strategies. Strategies must be discussed on an open platform where every
individual has the liberty to express his/her views.
 Group relations has a direct effect on the organization culture. Misunderstandings
and confusions lead to negativity at the workplace. Conflicts lead you nowhere and in
turn spoil the work environment.
 We need people around who can appreciate our hard work and motivate us from
time to time. It is essential to have some trustworthy coworkers at the workplace who not
only appreciate us when we do some good work but also tell us our mistakes. One needs
to have people at the workplace who are more like mentors than mere colleagues.
 An individual needs to get along with fellow workers to complete assignments within
the stipulated time frame. An Individual working all alone is overburdened and never
finishes tasks within deadlines. Support of fellow workers is important. Roles and
responsibilities must be delegated as per specialization, educational qualification and
interests of employees. An individual needs help of his fellow workers to complete
assignments on time and for better results.
 Improves Relationships. The importance of teamwork in relationships is that it allows
everyone involved to help each other. The more you help each other, the stronger your
bond will become.
 Opens the Lines of Communication. Good group relation opens up the lines of
communication in a way that few other things can. When working together as a group,
you have to be able to communicate effectively with one another to solve problems, come
up with ideas, and get the job done.
 Higher Reliability. High-reliability organizations are those that keep the errors and
irregularities in their operations to a minimum. Studies have shown that what makes these
organizations most reliable is the importance they place on teamwork. Teamwork in
 communications, problem-solving, and job sharing will help any organization become
more reliable and produce fewer errors.

 Increase Efficiency. When employees work together, they can complete more work in a
smaller amount of time. Each person has to put in less effort than if they were working on
their own. As a result, the collective can accomplish more in the same working hours
than members could working individually.

 Motivates Unity. When people work together as a group, it motivates them to unify with
and support one another rather than compete against each other. This allows for a much
more personable work environment where lasting friendships are made. Not only does
unity help with productivity and efficiency, but it also helps employees feel more relaxed
at work and satisfied with their jobs.

 Promotes Innovation. Innovation is crucial to any organization. Group relation promotes

innovation because you have multiple people providing information, talents, opinions,
and feedback. Effective and speedy decisions can be made much more easily when
everyone works together, bringing different experiences and skills to the table.

 Personal Growth. A team environment is a learning environment. Everyone in the group

will have a diverse set of skills and different experiences to bring to the table. By
working together, individuals can learn quickly from one another, expand their
knowledge and their skillset, and find additional room for improvement.

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