Group and team dynamics

TOGETHER WE CAN ACHIEVE MIRACLES

MEANING OF GROUP ANDDIFFERENCE

BETWEEN GROUP AND A

TEAM.

WHY KRISHNA?

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*Meaning of group*Difference between group and team*Stages of group development*Video of lagaan*Different types of group*Theories of group formation* what makes team effective

summary

*A collection of individuals who have regular contact and frequent interaction , mutual influence and who work together to achieve a common set of goals.

*A group refers to two or more people who share a common meaning and come together to achieve common objectives.

MEANING OF GROUP

*2 or more individual.*Common goals .*Interdependence *Can be formal or informal.*Recognition by others.*Cooperation and coordination among the group members.

BASIC FEATURES OF GROUP

TEAM*Any group of people involved in similar activity such as sport.*Interdependence acts as a crucial part in team formation.*They are formed for a particular purpose and can be short lived or long lived.

GROUP*2 or more individuals who share common goals or objective.*Interdependence doesnot play that much important role in a group.*Groups exists as a matter of fact like people of same religion.

DIFFERENCE

TEAM

*They are more formal as their roles are well defined in advance.

*All the team members know about each other that is there is effective cooperation and coordination among the members.

GROUP

*They are more informal as the roles are not to be defined here.

*Members of a group may or may not have any personal relationship with their group members.

STAGES OF GROUP DEVELOPEMENT

Lagaan Bowling - YouTube (360p).mp4

DIFFERENT TYPES OF GROUP

TYPES OF GROUP• Formal group

• Command group

• Committees

• Informal group

FORMAL GROUP Formal group is a group which is defined by the

organizational structure. After planning, the organization group the activities and put those under a formal structure, deciding their goals and objectives and strategies to achieve the same. Formal group members report to their superiors and interact with each other to achieve the common goals.

Usually a formal group comprises those whose nature of job is more or less homogeneous.

COMMAND GROUP This group is also known as task group. A task is

defined as cross-functional activities, carried out by group members to accomplish a common goal. A team represents the nature of a command group. A command group can be formed by drawing members from various formal groups. For example, to achieve success in new product launches, organizations may form a command group. Once the task is achieved, group members may be sent back to their specific formal groups.

COMMITTEES To achieve results, organizations often form permanent or temporary committees, drawing members from various formal groups. Committees also represent the presence of cross-functional members. While for a command group, goals may be specific, for committees, it is varied. Such committees may be permanent in nature.

INFORMAL GROUP Informal groups are the groups which are formed

within a formal organizational structure. Informal group members primarily meet the social or affiliation needs sharing their commons interests. It is developed somewhat naturally among people. They are not as rigid or as structured as other types of groups and are not formed due to any type of organizational structure or need. For example a group of individuals at work that all like playing chess, they might get together at lunch to do so from time to time.

THEORIES OF GROUP FORMATION

Propinquity theory

Homan’s theory

Balance theory

Exchange theory

THEORIES OF GROUP FORMATION

The people who are geographically near to each other are more likely to form a group. (In organization same or related departments, branches)example: research scientists tend to form group amongst themselves as they work in same department.Car-pool or sharing a taxi.

Propinquity theory

Group formation is facilitated by activities, interactions and sentiments.

Homan’s theory

ACTIVITIES

INTERACTIONS

SENTIMENTS

People are attracted to each other on the basis of similar attitudes towards common objectives and goals.

This certainly helps in developing a kind of harmony among individuals.

INDIVIDUAL X INDIVIDUAL Y

Balance theory

Common attitudes and values, religion, politics, life style, marriage, work,authority.

(Reward-costs outcome of interactions)

REWARDS > COSTS = ATTRACTION & AFFILIATION

Exchange theory

What makes a team effective

*1 Clear objectives: There should be mutually agreed aims and objectives, everyone has to have a clear understanding.*2 roles: There should be a good balance of skills, abilities and aspirations. Team members should have a clear understanding of each individual’s role in achieving overall team objectives.*3 Good communication: There must be effective communication across the organisation.*4 Appropriate leadership: The team have to trust the team leader and feels that it is leading in an appropriate way.*5 Support and trust: People should help each other by listening, evaluating, offering ideas, encouraging experimentation and giving support.

*5 Openness and conflict: People should express themselves openly and honestly. There should be a willingness to work through difficult situations or conflict constructively.*6 Mutual co-operation: There should be a readiness to be involved and committed. Individuals’ abilities, knowledge and experience are pooled and used by the team. There should be acceptance of each others’ strengths and weaknesses.*7 Individual development: Individuals should be given opportunities to develop new skills and experience.*8 Sound inter-group relations: The team enjoys good relations with other teams, departments and agencies, each valuing and respecting the other.*9 Regular review: The team has to regularly review its performance and goals and alter its priorities and practice in the light of review.

Presented by:Pooja Tayal

Saurabh ChaddhaSachin Wadhwa

Udit GoelYaman Bharti

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