Prepared By:

Ms. JKF
Instructor
Department of Arts and Sciences
 It is two or more individuals, interacting and
interdependent, who have come together to achieve
a particular objectives.
It deals with the attitudes and behavioral patterns of
a group. Group dynamics concern how groups are
formed, what is their structure and which processes
are followed in their functioning.
 TYPES OF GROUP
1. Formal Group
- A designated work group defined by an
organization’s structure.
A. Command
- Determined by the organizational chart.
B. Task
- Working together to complete a job or task.
 TYPES OF GROUP
2. Informal Group
- A group that is neither formally structured nor
organizationally determined, such group appears in response
to the need of social contact.
A. Interest
- Affiliate to attain a specific objective of shared
interest.
B. Friendship
- Members have one or more common
characteristics.
FIVE STAGES OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT
1. Forming
- the first stage in
group development
characterized by
much uncertainty.
FIVE STAGES OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT
2. Storming
- characterized
by intra-group
conflict.
FIVE STAGES OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT
3. Norming
- characterized by
close relationship
and cohesiveness.
FIVE STAGES OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT
4. Performing
- during which
the group is fully
functioning.
FIVE STAGES OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT
5. Adjourning
- for temporary
group, characterized
by concern with
wrapping up
activities rather
than the task
performance.
 WHY PEOPLE JOIN GROUPS?
1. Security
- people feel stronger, have fewer doubts and are more
resistant to threats when they are in a group.
2. Status
- inclusion in a group that is viewed as important by others
provides recognition and status to its members.
3. Self-Esteem
- group can provide people with feelings of self-worth.
 WHY PEOPLE JOIN GROUPS?
4. Affiliation
- group can fulfill their social needs.
5. Power
- what cannot be achieved individually often
becomes possible through group actions.
6. Goal Achievement
 GROUP DECISION-MAKING
Strengths
1.Generate more complete information and
knowledge
2.Increased diversity of views.
3.Increased acceptance of solution
 GROUP DECISION-MAKING
Weaknesses
1.Conformity pressure
2.Discussion can be dominated by one or few
members
3.Ambiguous (unclear, doubtful) responsibility
for the final outcome.
 GROUP PROPERTIES
1. Roles
- to engage in a set of expected
behavior patterns that are attributed
to occupying a given position in a
social unit.
 ROLES
A. Role Identity
- attitudes and behaviors consistent to a role.
B. Role Perception
- our view of how we’re supposed to act in a given situation.
C. Role Expectation
- how others believe you should act in a given situation
D. Role Conflict
- when an individual finds that compliance with one role
requirement may make it more difficult to comply with another.
 GROUP PROPERTIES
2. Norms
- acceptable standards of behavior
within a group that are shared by
the group’s members.
 GROUP PROPERTIES
3. Status
- a socially defined position or rank
given to groups or group members
by others.
 IMPACT OF STATUS:
1. High-status members of group often are given more
freedom
2. Interaction among members of group is influenced
by status.
3. Cultural differences affect status.
 GROUP PROPERTIES
4. SIZE
HOW SIZE AFFECT GROUPS?
1. Smaller groups are faster at completing tasks.
2. Individuals perform better is smaller groups.
3. Large groups are consistently better and problem
solving.
 GROUP PROPERTIES
5. Cohesiveness
- the degree to which members of
the group are attracted to each
other and motivated to stay in the
group.
Eight C’s of Team Building