UNDERSTANDING GROUP BEHAVIOR IN AN ORGANISATION

UNDERSTANDING GROUP BEHAVIOR IN AN ORGANISATION

INTRODUCTION

In an organizational context, group thinking level  and group behavior level  are important concepts of understanding group behavior, Key issues of groups, purpose of the team, group size and nature of work by a team. Organizational life is determined by Groups and teams and its committed work. A group of people who are operating and run organization; group and team  activities of the organization require at least some degree of co-ordination through the operation of groups and teamwork. An understanding of the nature of groups is vital if the manager is to influence the behavior of people in the work situation. Groups are an essential feature of the work pattern of any organization. Members of a group co-operate in order for work to be carried out and managers themselves work within the groups. People in groups influence each other in many ways and may develop their own hierarchy and leaders. Group pressures can have a major influence over the behavior of individual members and their work performance. The activities of the group are associated with the process of leadership. The style of leadership adopted by the manager has an important influence on the behavior of members of the group. Group task is relating  Ongoing or routine,  Implementing new process or procedures,  Creating new ideas,  Solving specific problems or issues, and  Important negotiations with customers or competitors.

Groups have exhibited different behavior in an organization. In this section, we’re going to look at various aspects of group behavior like as a group,  group concepts, types of groups,  stages of group developments and  group dynamics.

Understanding the group refers to any number of people who are interacting with one another, and aware one another and perceive to work  themselves in a group. Group members have a membership with groups, each group of conscious, shared their role and responsibilities, ability to act as a unit. It results that  enhance the performance, increase the responsiveness to the customers, increase innovation, increase the motivation and satisfaction in a team members and ultimately gain competitive advantage in team work.

WHAT IS A GROUP?

A group is defined as two or more interacting and interdependent individuals who come together to achieve particular objectives in an organization. “Two or more persons who interact regularly to accomplish a common purpose or goal.”

Two or more freely interacting individuals who share a common identity and purpose.

Groups have interdependence, interaction, or common goal in an organization.

Groups differ from organizations due to that involve systematic efforts and are engaged in the production of goods and services.

Teamwork occurs when groups are able to work efficiently and effectively together to achieve organizational goals.

A group is defined as two or more interacting and interdependent individuals who come together to achieve particular objectives.