This article will guide you about how groups influence member behaviour. 1. Members of informal groups are guided by common social and cultural values. These values perpetuate their group goals and are further reinforced by interaction amongst group members. 2. They fulfill needs of interaction, recognition and acceptance by others. Members who are not recognised by their managers derive a [...]
This article throws light upon the eight important features of a group. 1. It consists of two or more persons who interact with each other. 2. Group members have reciprocal influence on each other. Each member influences and is influenced by others in the group. 3. In groups, people develop mutual perceptions and emotional ties with each other. They perceive [...]
This article throws light upon the top six functions performed by groups in order to improve organisational performance. The functions are: 1. Assignment of Roles 2. Group Norms and Conformity 3. Group Cohesiveness 4. Group Decision-Making 5. Group Communication 6. Informal Leadership. Function # 1. Assignment of Roles: Role refers to a set of expected behaviour patterns attributed to someone [...]