the nature of work groups

THE NATURE OF WORK GROUPS INTRODUCTION TO GROUPS Two basic attributes define a group: 1. Members of a group interact with each other, so that one person’s action affect and are affected by another person’s 2. Members of a group perceive that there is the potential for mutual goal accomplishment – that is, group members perceive that be belonging to the group they will be able to accomplish certain goals or meet certain needs. Group is a set of two or more people who interact with each other to achieve certain goals or to meet certain needs. It is important to note at the outset that although group members may have one or more goals in common, this does not mean that all their goals are identical. A group goal is one that all or most members of a group can agree on as a common goal. Types of work groups There are many types of groups in organizations and each type plays an important role in determining organizational effectiveness. One way to classify these types is by whether they are formal and informal.

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THE NATURE OF WORK GROUPS

INTRODUCTION TO GROUPSTwo basic attributes define a group:1. Members of a group interact with each other, so that one persons action affect and are affected by another persons2. Members of a group perceive that there is the potential for mutual goal accomplishment that is, group members perceive that be belonging to the group they will be able to accomplish certain goals or meet certain needs.

Group is a set of two or more people who interact with each other to achieve certain goals or to meet certain needs. It is important to note at the outset that although group members may have one or more goals in common, this does not mean that all their goals are identical. A group goal is one that all or most members of a group can agree on as a common goal.

Types of work groupsThere are many types of groups in organizations and each type plays an important role in determining organizational effectiveness. One way to classify these types is by whether they are formal and informal.

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