FORMAL GROUP BEHAVIOR [EDocFind[1].com]

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Prepared by

Kadir Gul

EMU CSIT 362 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Lecturer HUSEYIN GURSEV


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A collection of individuals,

the members accept a commontask, become interdependent in

their performance, and interact

with one another to promote its

accomplishment.

Definition of a Group


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Three views :

Normative views describes how a group is to be

organized and how its activities are to be carriedout.

Group dynamics consists of a set of techniques.

Regarding internal nature of groups

The Nature of groups


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Theory of Propinquity- People associate with

one another due to geographical proximity.

Balance Theory- People who have similar

attitudes toward certain objects and goals tend to

form a group.

Ex

cha

nge Theory- The reward-cost outcomesof interactions serve as the basis for group

formation

Dynamics of Group Formation


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Security

Status

Self-esteem

Affiliation

Power

GoalAchievement


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Basic Comparison of Formaland Informal Groups


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Officially designated to serve a specific

organizational purpose.

May be permanent or temporary.

Permanent work groups are command groups in the vertical

organization structure.

Temporary work groups are task groups specifically createdto solve a problem or perform a a defined task.

Formal Groups

Virtual groups.

Groups whose members convene and worktogether electronically via networked computers.

Activities are facilitated by groupware.

Can accomplish the same things as members of

face-to-face groups.


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These groups are formed by the organization

to carry out specific tasks.

It includes two types:

Comma

nd group Task groups

Formal Groups


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Command Group: GroupsGroups thatthat areare determineddetermined byby

thethe organizationorganization chartchart andand composedcomposed ofof individualsindividuals whowho

reportreport directlydirectly toto aa givengiven managermanager..

Command Group;

Represented in the organization chart.

Permanent in nature.

Members report to common supervisors.

Functional reporting relationship exists.

Formal Groups


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TASK Group: Groups composed of individualsGroups composed of individuals

broughtbrought together to complete a specific job task;together to complete a specific job task;

theirtheir existence is often temporary because onceexistence is often temporary because once

the task is completed, the group disbands.the task is completed, the group disbands.

Task groups;

Formed to carry out specific tasks.

Temporary in nature.

Formal Groups


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Leaders behavior has a significant impact on

the group behavior and performance

Style of a leader is imitated by the members of

the group.

Formal Leadership


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Leadership that is imposed on the group by the

organization.

Leaders who derive their power from thepositions they occupy in the organizational

structure.

Formal leaders may or may not also be the

informal leaders of the groups in which they

function.

Formal Leadership


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Although group dynamics is generally

associated with informal norms and roles,

formally designated work groups also have

noticeable dynamics.

Example: Committee

Dynamics of formal work Groups


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The five-Stage Model:

Adjourning/Mourning

Completion, ending or

evolution

PerformingAchieving the purpose

Norming

Agreeing purpose and

conduct

Storming

Resolving differences

Forming

Initial meeting together

Stages of Group Development


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It helps shape the behavior of its members, predict the

behavior and guide the performance of the group as a

whole.

Group Structure


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Groups of 5-7 members exercise the best

elements of both small and large groups.

Social Loafing - The tendency for individuals to

expend less effort when working collectively than

when working individually.

Size ofa Group


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The effectiveness of a group is influenced by

the complexity and the interdependence of the

task to be performed by its members.Large groups facilitate pooling of information

e.g. addition of a diverse perspective to a

problem-solving committee.

Group Tasks


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The processes that go on within a work group

e.g. communication patterns, group decisionprocesses, leader behaviour, power dynamics,

conflict interactions etc.

Synergy.

Social

facilitation effect.

Group Processes


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