GROUP DYNAMICS

Submitted to:- Submitted By:-Dr. Vandana Sumit(14104024)Asst.prof. Vivek(14104025)MBA Dept

CONTENTS

Meaning of group dynamics Features of group dynamics Types of group dynamics Problems of group dynamics Theories of group formationPractical reasons for group formation Factors affecting group performances

GROUP DYNAMICS

Group Dynamics refers to the study of forces operating with in a group.“The social process by which people interact face to face in small groups is called Group Dynamics.”

Features of group dynamics

Perception Motivation Group goals Group organization Interdependency Interactions

Types of groups1.Formal groups Command groups Task forces Committees

2.Informal groups Interest & friendship groups Cliques Sub Cliques

PROBLEMS OF INFORMAL GROUP

Resistance to change Role conflict Conformity

Theory Of Group Formation

Propinquity TheoryHoman’s TheoryBalance Theory

Exchange Theory

PROPINQUITY THEORY

This theory explaining affiliation is propinquity. This means that individual affiliate with one another because of geographical proximity.

HOMAN’s THEORY

This theory as proposed by George C. Homans. This theory is based on activities, interactions and sentiments.

BALANCE THEORY

This theory as proposed by Theodore Newcomb. He says that persons are attracted to one another on the basis of similar attitudes towards commonly relevant objects and goals.

EXCHANGE THEORY

This theory is based on reward cost outcomes of interactions. To be attracted towards a group, a person thinks in terms of what he will get in exchange of interaction with group members.

REASONS FOR GROUPS FORMATION

Members point of view Organisations point of view

MEMBER’s POINT OF VIEW

Identity Security Outlet for Frustrations Self Evaluation Job Satisfaction

ORGANISATION’s POINT OF VIEW

Lightening Of Responsibility Filling The Gaps Restraining The Authority Proper And Careful Planning Information

Factor affecting group performance

Group Structure

Group Process

ExternalConditions

Group Performance

GroupResources

EXTERNAL CONDITIONS

A group is a part of large organizations group has to rather work with in the framework provided by the organization. Every group is influenced by a number of external conditions imposed from outside it. Like; organization strategy, physical work setting, employee selection process etc.

GROUP MEMBER RESOURCES

Personal Ability Personality Characteristics

GROUP STRUCTURE

Formal Leadership Role Norms ConformityGroup Size

Group process

A systematic method of handling activities.It includes- the communication patterns,

leader behaviour, group decission making etc.May have +ve impact or – ve impact on group

performance.

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