GROUP FORMATION

By

Sunil Sunny2nd MBA

• According to Stephen Robbins

“ A group may be defined as two or more individuals, interacting and interdependent, who have come together to achieve a particular objective.

GROUP

Characteristics of a Group

• Social Interaction• Stable Structure• Common Interest• Perceive Themselves As Part Of Group

Types Of Groups

• Primary And Secondary Groups• Membership Groups and Reference Group• Interest Vs Friendship Groups• Formal and Informal Groups• Temporary And Permanent Groups

Stages Of Group Formation• Forming• Storming• Norming• Performing• Adjourning

Forming• Strong dependence on leader• A great uncertainty • Simple Ideas• Avoidance of serious topics• Minimum feedback

Storming• Strongly expressed views• Challenging other’s ideas• Challenging leadership, Authority and position• Withdrawal by some group members• Lack of collaboration, competing for control• High level of reacting or defending

Norming• Active listening• Shared leadership• Methodical systematic ways of working• Receptiveness to other’s ideas• Active participation by all• Conflict seen as mutual problems• Open exchange of ideas

Performing• High creativity• Openness and trust• Strong relationships• High achievement

Adjourning

• Adjourning, is the break-up of the group, hopefully when their task is completed successfully, their purpose full filled

• Recognition of and sensitivity to peoples vulnerabilities is helpful.

Why People Indulge In Groups

• Companionship • Survival and security• Affiliation and status• Power and control• Achievement

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