Group. The main characteristics of the group.

Group as a subject of organizational behavior

The concept of groups, types of groups.

The group occupies a key place in the organization: the natural form of the united individuals, the structural element for building the organization.

The group has a positive impact on the individual employee and the organization as a whole.

The processes that take place in a group are called group dynamics.

A group is a relatively separate union of two or more persons interacting with each other for a sufficiently long period of time, perceiving ourselves as we are, i.e. the community to which they belong to the main elements of the structure.

Group concept:

1. Interaction:

- Common interests and goals

- Similar group member attitudes towards goals and interests

- The possibility of obtaining as a result of the interaction of moral or material remuneration

2. Belonging to a group

- The natural desire of a person to unite with other people

- The possibility of self-realization in society.

Group formation and its characteristics

Processes determining the development of the group:

• Adaptation
• Integration - the formation of a sense of belonging to the individual group
• Behavioral - aspiration

Transformation of the collective into a self-regulating social collective.

Stages of development of the group are not isolated from each other, the processes can take place simultaneously.

Group structure depends on:

• Group size
• Composition
• Type
• Relationship and norms in the group
• The status and roles of each member

Group norms - it is common to understand generally accepted standards that have been established in the group as a result of the long-term interaction of its members.

The basic rules can be reduced to several groups:

• Determine the norms of activity: productivity, quality, deadlines, etc.
• The rules associated with the allocation of resources, they regulate the procedure for allocating money to the W / P., Encouragement, provision of benefits and privileges
• Norms concerning informal social agreements, permissible marginal sanctions for individual members of a group
• Form. organizational norms

Meaning :

• Provide predictable behavior of group members, reduce the number of interpersonal problems and conflicts
• Allow people to determine the value of their group, distinguishing it from others
• Affect group cohesion