Group Behaviour (OB)

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GROUP BEHAVIOUR

11 - Ashita Dalmeida

18 - Suraj Karra

21 - Pranita Shewale

59 - Sonali Pawar


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Definition of a group

A group is two or more people with a

common relationship.

Thus a group could be co-workers or

people meeting for lunch or standing at the

bus stop.

Unlike teams, groups do not necessarily

engage in collective work that requires

interdependent effort.


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Definition of Group Behaviour

Behaviour of a group as a whole, as well as the

behaviour of an individual as influenced by his or

her membership in a group.

Special forms of large group behaviour are:- Crowd (Hysteria)

- Spectators (when a group of people gathered

together on purpose to participate in an event liketheatre play, cinema movie, football match, a concert,

etc.)

- Public


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Reasons for Joining a Group

A major reason is that group membership often

results in some form of need satisfaction on the

part of the individual.

Other reasons maybe:- Companionship

- Survival and Security

- Affiliation and status- Power and Control

- Achievement


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Stages of Group Development


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Group Dynamics

Group Dynamics is defined as several individuals who

come together to accomplish a particular task or goal.

Group dynamics refers to the attitudinal and

behavioral characteristics of a group.


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Classification of Group Dynamics

Group

Development Classic Theory

Social ExchangeTheory

Social IdentityTheory

Group Types

Formal Informal


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Group Development

GroupDevelopment

ClassicTheory

SocialExchange

Theory

Social IdentityTheory


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Group Types

Group Types

FormalGroups

Task

Groups

Functional

Groups

Command

Groups

InformalGroups

Interest

Groups

Reference

Groups

Friendship

Groups


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Group Cohesiveness

Cohesiveness refers to the bonding of group

members and their desire to remain part of the

group. Generally speaking, the more difficult it is

to obtain group membership the more cohesivethe group.


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Decision Making

Group decision making is also known

as collaborative decision making

It is a process

where individuals collectively make a

choice from the alternatives before

them.


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A Decision Making Model

Identify the decision to be made.

Analyze the issue under discussion.

Establish criteria.

Brainstorm potential solutions. Evaluate options and select the best one.

Implement the solution.

Monitor and evaluate the outcome.


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Decision Making Procedures

Decision by authority Decision by minority

Decision by majority

Decision by ranking Decision by unanimity

Ad t f P ti i t


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Advantages of Participatory

Decision Making

Increased information and knowledge

Increased diversity of views

Increased acceptance of the solution Increased legitimacy


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Group Tasks

Those working together to complete a job ortask.

Generally multi-disciplinary groups where

members represent their command group.

Ex.: Special study groups, project groups,

ERP implementation task groups, etc.

T f G T k d


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Types of Group Tasks and

Activities

1. Planning

2. Generating ideas

3. Making choices4. Negotiating

5. Competing

6. Performing

7. Deliberating

8. BuildingRelationships

9. Providing social

support


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D f P ti i ti


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Degree of Participation

Influences the Task

The more a group member speaks, the

more impact on the group and its task

Some tasks influence how members

participate

sharing common information leads more

participation.


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Time Influences the Task

Time both enables and constrains

Pace

Time flexibility


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Diversity Influences the Task Use of different interaction styles can result in

subgroup formation Diverse groups may require extra time to develop

cohesion

How a diverse group handles conflict and statusissues is key

Cultural distance

Integration of all differences gender, cultural, social,

professional

E l ti T k d A ti it


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Evaluating Task and Activity

Outcomes

Decision quality

Member satisfaction

Group continuity


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