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Group Dynamics (Why ppl join grp? (Power (Informal groups allow an…

- - - - E.g Time keeper, expected to keep track of time & deadlines
  - - - Simple task only requires a few people to complete
- - - - Reduced efforts of an individual member in a group
      - This increases when group size increases
    - - is when the individual is under pressure to suppress voicing out their feelings & opinions abt decision made by majority/ someone with higher authority
      - Symptoms:
        
        Rationalizing conflicting data
        
        Group applies direct pressure to any member who question/ doubt the validity of decision made
        
        Self-censorship by members
        
        Silence means consent
      - How to reduce?
        
        Have smaller group of less than 10 ppl
        
        leaders try not involve in grp discussion
        
        get outsiders' views
        
        a grp member play devil's advocate
- - - - The more time spent together, the closer the group, higher the cohesiveness
    - - the more committed the members are, the higher the cohesiveness
    - - Larger the group, harder for members to interact with all other members, likely lower group cohesiveness
    - - Depends, if group faces challenges tg, higher cohesiveness
    - - History of success, builds an esprit de corps that attracts & unites members, members more confident with group, higher cohesiveness
    - - Rewards given to a group helps motivate members
- - - - Functional reporting relationship. IT staff reporting to IT manager
    - - Groups that are assigned the same job tasks, may be collaboration with other departments. E.g. Collaboration b/w IT and HR Department
  - - - A group of people in pursuit of specific objectives
    - - People with common interest