PRESENTATION ON

GROUP AND ITS TYPES

BY-

• NISHKARSH GUPTA

• GAURAV SHARMA

• PRABHAT YADAV

• KUNAL CHAUHAN
GROUP-
A group is a collection of individuals who come together for a common purpose,
share a sense of identity, and interact with each other over a period of time.

A group can be defined as two or more interacting and interdependent

individuals who come together to achieve particular objectives. A group
behavior can be stated as a course of action a group takes as a family.
Types of Groups-
1) FORMAL GROUPS

2) INFORMAL GROUPS
Formal Groups
Formal groups are intentionally created within an organization to accomplish
specific tasks or objectives. They are established based on organizational
structure and hierarchy.

Informal Groups
Informal groups emerge naturally among individuals who share common
interests, goals, or social relationships. They develop outside the formal
organizational structure.
Stages of Group Formation
1 Forming
The group comes together, members get
acquainted, and define the purpose and goals
Storming 2 of the group.
Conflict and disagreements arise as members
establish their roles, express their opinions,
and seek power within the group. Norming
3
Norms, values, and group cohesion start to
develop as members resolve conflicts and
Performing establish shared expectations for behavior.
4
The group reaches a state of effective
functionality, where members work
collaboratively towards achieving their goals
and produce meaningful outcomes.
Group Behavior
1 Groupthink and
Social Loafing
Groupthink is the tendency
for group members to
conform and prioritize
unanimity over critical
thinking, potentially leading
to flawed decision-making.
Social loafing is the
reduction in individual effort
when working in a group.
2 Roles and Norms
Roles define the expected
behavior, responsibilities,
and tasks of each group
member. Norms are the
unwritten rules that guide
behavior within the group.
3 Group Cohesiveness
Group cohesiveness refers to
the degree of unity,
harmony, and solidarity
among group members. It
influences the group's
stability and productivity.
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