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 formation

Practical reasons for group formation

Factors affecting group performances

GROUP DYNAMICS

Group Dynamics refers to the study offorces operating with in a group.

“The social process by which peopleinteract face to face in small groups iscalled 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

Sayles classification of groups

PROBLEMS OF INFORMAL GROUP

Resistance to change

Role conflict

Conformity

Theory Of Group Formation

Propinquity Theory

Homan’s Theory

Balance 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

Organisational Strategy

Authority Structure

Formal Regulation

Personnel Selection Policy

Physical Work Setting

Performance Evaluation And Awards System

GROUP MEMBER RESOURCES

Personal Ability

Personality Characteristics

GROUP STRUCTURE

Formal Leadership

Role

Norms

Conformity