GROUP DYNAMICS
JAY PATEL
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GROUP DYNAMICS
-The social process by which people
interact face-to-face in groups is called
group dynamics.
- Group dynamics involves the influence
of personality, power, and behaviour on
the group process.
- It helps groups to work effectively.

Types of Groups
 Formal groups- structured to pursue a
specific task.
 Informal groups- who emerge naturally in
response to organizational or member
interests.

Group Size
 Small groups
 Large groups

Advantages of small groups
– Interact more with each other and easier
to coordinate their efforts
– More motivated, satisfied, and committed
– Easier to share information
Disadvantages of small groups
- Less effective
- Less no. of ideas

Advantages of large groups
– More resources at their disposal to achieve
group goals.
– Enables managers to obtain division of labor
advantages .
Disadvantages of large groups
– Problem of communication and coordination
– Conflict

Tuckman’s Five
Stages of Group Development

Stages of Group Development
 Forming
– Group members get to know each other and
reach common goals.
 Storming
– Group members disagree on direction and
leadership.
 Norming
– Close ties and consensus begin to develop
between group members.

Stages of Group Development
 Performing
– The group begins to do its real work.
 Adjourning
- These may include parties or ceremonies
that exhibit emotional support or celebration of
their success.

Group Norms
– Shared guidelines or rules for behavior that
most group members follow.
Group Cohesiveness
- The degree to which members are attracted to
their group.

Managing Groups and Teams
for High Performance
 Social loafing
– The human tendency to put forth less
effort in a group than individually.
– Results in possibly lower group
performance and failure to
attain group
goals

Three Ways to Reduce Social Loafing

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