GROUP DYNAMICS

•Is the variety of behaviors and

characteristics that are demonstrated
in a group and that allow a group to
meet a goal

•Particular problems in organization

can only be studied through group
behaviour and Communication network

•Groups are categorized as primary or

secondary ( interact with each other )
• Primary Groups :Composed of
individuals who interact on “face to
face “basis and the relationships are
personal

• Secondary Groups are larger and

more impersonal and are organized
around formal rules, procedure,
policies and other regulations
• Secondary groups may also be
categorized as a formal and informal
groups
• Formal groups are the official or
legitimate work group
• Informal groups form for a variety of
reasons
• An effective work groups ( formal /
informal) is characterized by ability to
meet its goal through of appropriate
communication and understanding
among its member
• This groups is cohesive and can
objectively review its work and face
problems in a way that balances
emotional and rational behaviour for a
productive group effort
• The ability to influence one another may
be a positive or negative
• Another characteristics of a group is
conformity to norms: are expected
behaviors within a group
• Norms of a group are powerful enforcers
for human behaviors