Gr oup Behaviour

Prepared by : Giriraj
Vikas
Mrugendra
Swapnil
Defination :-
 Group(s) :-
 Two or more individuals
interdependent & interacting with each
other consciously, for achieving certain
common objectives.
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Group cohesiveness and
productivity
Classification of group

Formal Group :-
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 A designated work group defined by the

organization’s structure
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Permanent and temporary

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Command Groups
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Functional groups
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Informal Group :-
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 A group that is neither formally structured

nor organizationally determined; appears
in response to the need for social contact
 Friendship group
 Cliques
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If you are feeling……………
 Apprehensive uncomfortable
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 Frustrated impatient
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 Self conscious
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 Uncertainty
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Then, you are ready to learn…….

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Types of conflict
Intra-group conflict
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 It refers to disputes among some or small or all of a group’s

members which often affect the group’s performance. Family run
business is prone to this type of conflict. These conflicts typically
become more intense when an owner- founder approaches
retirement, actually retires or die.
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 Inter-group conflict
It is also called Organisat ional conflict refers t o t he conflict
bet ween groups, depart m ent s or sect ions in an organisat ion.
Conflict bet w een groups is frequent and highly visible.
Characteristics of Group :-
 Interaction
 Activities
 Norms
 Informal leadership
 Cohesion
 Conformity
 Awareness
 Group perception
 Common objective of goals
Why People Join Groups
 Security
 Status
 Self-esteem
 Affiliation
 Power
 Goal Achievement
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The Five-Stage Model of
Group Development
 Forming Stage
The first stage in group development,
characterized by much uncertainty
 Storming Stage
The second stage in group development,
characterized by intragroup conflict
 Norming Stage
The third stage in group development,
characterized by close relationships
and cohesiveness
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 Contd…
 Performing Stage
 The fourth stage in group development,
when the group is fully functional.
 Adjourning Stage
 The final stage in group development for
temporary groups, characterized by
concern with wrapping up activities rather
than performance
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Factors Affecting Group
Performance :-
 Size
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 Composition
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 Cohesiveness
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 Norms
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 Leadership
Theories Of Group
Formation:-
 Propinquity Theory.
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 Homan’s Theory.
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 Balance Theory.
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 Exchange Theory.
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Group Dynamics:-
 The word dynamics comes from Greek word
meaning ‘force’.
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 Group dynamics refers to the forces

operating in groups.
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 Group Dynamics may be defined as the

social process by which people interact face
to face in small groups.
Group Decision Making:-
 It is process of selection from a set of
alternative courses of action which is
thought to fulfill the objectives of the
decision problem more satisfactorily than
other.
The steps of Decision Making
Process:-

1.Diagnosing and defining the problem.

2.Analysing the Problem.
3.Collecting the data.
4.Developing Alternative.
5.Review of Key Factor.
6.Selecting Best Alternative.
7.Putting the decision into Practice.
8.
The Rational Decision Making
Process:-

object ives

Fact
problem s finding Alt ernat ive evolut ion

Inform at ion
Test ing
Select ion

Feedback Im plem ent at ion

Inform at ion
Decision Making By Group:-
Advantage
 Disadvantage
 Can accumulate more
knowledge and facts.
 Have a broader perspective
and consider more
alternative solutions.
 Individuals who participate
in decisions are more
satisfied with decision &
more likely to support it.
 It serves as an important
communication function
& usual political function.
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 It often works more slowly.
 Involves considerable
compromise which may
lead to less than optional
decision.
 Groups are often
dominated by one
individual.
 The over reliance on group
decision making can
inhibit management’s
ability to act quickly &
decisively when
nevessary.
Thanking You