Intra-group

Behavior
Alfetche, Rhea Mae E.
Singh, Azizah U.
ORGANIZATIONAL
DYNAMICS
Organizational dynamics examines
the ways in which people behave and
react to each other in workplace
group settings.

Organizational dynamics is concerned

with how leaders utilize strategies to
manage their members. The
dynamics of organizational behavior
also consider methods that can be
employed to help organizations work
more effectively as a whole.
INTRA-GROUP
BEHAVIOR
Group members engage in several
interactions inside their group.

Intragroup dynamics, also referred

to as in group, within-group, or
commonly just ‘group dynamics’
are the underlying processes that
give rise to a set of norms, roles,
relations, and common goals that
characterize a particular social
group.
INTRA-GROUP
BEHAVIOR
Amongst the members of a group,
there is a state of interdependence,
through which the behaviors,
attitudes, opinions, and experiences of
each member are collectively
influenced by the other group
members.

However, the two most significant and

major activities that group members
will engage into are:

1) communication and;
2) decision making.
INTRA-GROUP
BEHAVIOR
Group members engage in several
interactions inside their group.

However, the two most significant

and major activities that group
members will engage into are:

1) communication and;
2) decision making.
INTRA-GROUP
BEHAVIOR
Group members engage in several
interactions inside their group.

However, the two most significant

and major activities that group
members will engage into are:

1) communication and;
2) decision making.
COMMUNICATION
The social system of the
group helps dictate the way
information is
communicated. As far as
group communication is
concerned, group members
assigned some intragroup
communication roles.
 COMMUNICATION
Depending on the In small group, an In large group, two
size of the group, a individual may or more members
varying number of assume more than may assume the
roles may one same role,
be assumed by the communication while other
members. roles. members have no
specific
communication role
to perform.
COMMUNICATION
When working in a group setting,
the success of the team can
depend on how well members
work together to reach their
objectives. It's important to
establish a sense of teamwork so
each member might feel
motivated to do their part to help
the group be successful. Groups
that feel a sense of camaraderie
may be more likely to negotiate
effectively and resolve conflicts
quickly and professionally.
These are the five most common communication roles that group members will
be assuming (Hodgetts 1996):

Opinion leader Gate keeper Gate keeper

- is often the leader - regulates the - If he chooses not to

in the group. He follow of information tell something to
receives more to the other someone, the latter
communication members of the is deprived for the
than anyone else in group. information because
the group and is the gatekeeper is
most responsible for the only one in a
determining group position to provide
actions. this information.
These are the five most common communication roles that group members will
be assuming (Hodgetts 1996):

Liaison Follower Isolate

- links the group to - goes along with - is often generally

the other groups. He whatever the ignored by the
is the contact person opinion leader or the group and receives
who communicates group at large wants very little
with the other done. He is a loyal communication. He
groups and gets group member who is treated as an
information from can be counted on outsider, even
them. to “stay in the line.” though the person is
a member of the
group.
 DECISION MAKING
When group members
engage themselves in
decision making they are
likewise engaging
themselves in the following
activities:

• Risk Taking
In some situations, groups are often more
• Brainstorming and
effective than individuals in decision-
Creative Thinking
making. Because groups consist several
members, therefore there are greater
chances of generating more ideas,
opinions, varied proposals and counter
proposals in coming up with a quality
decision.
If the decision proves to be wrong, the
individuals feels less guilt or concern because
they were other people involved and
responsibility is diffused among everyone. RISK TAKING
When deciding on
ambiguous situations that
In group discussions, risky people tend to be involve certain risks, the
more influential than their conservative “risky-shift phenomenon”
counterparts. As a result their viewpoints tend to (Hodgetts, 1996) states that
individuals tend to take
win out. greater risks when they are
in groups than when they
are acting alone. In effect,
decisions can be made faster.
A list of some explanation
offered for this phenomenon
Risk is a function of knowledge. are as follows:
BRAINSTORMING AND
CREATIVE THINKING

According to Hodgetts, it is not easy for

an average member of a group to
become a creative thinker on the spur of
moment. Creative thinking may also be
impossible for some individuals.
Hodgetts likewise stated that one
technique of stimulating creative
thinking is “Brainstorming.”
Thank you!