Presentation of

Group Dynamics

Contents1. Definition of Group Dynamics .2. Types of Group.3. The Dynamics of Group Formation.4. Reasons of Group Formation. 5. Problems of Informal Group .

Definition of GroupAccording to Marvin

Shaw , “ A Group is two or

more person who are

interacting with one another in

such a manner that each person

influences and is influenced by

each other person.

Meaning of DynamicsThe word dynamic’s ‘Force’

from organization point of

view. It refers to the forces

operating in the

organization or in group.

Groups Dynamics Group Dynamics refers to the study of

forces operation within a group.

The social processes by which people

interact face to face in small groups is

called ‘Group Dynamic’s’ .

Group Dynamic is concerned with the

interaction of individual face to face

relationship.

Types of Groups

Formal Groups Informal Groups

Command Task Committees

Interest & FriendshipCliques Sub Cliques

Syles Classification of groups

Apathetic GroupsInterest & FriendshipStrategic GroupsConservative Group

Formal Groups Formal Groups are part of the organizational structure.

They are created deliberately and

conscious by the management to

perform the assigned.

The formal groups may further be

sub classified into the following groups:

1. Command Group.2. Task Force.3. Committees.

Informal Groups The Informal Groups are formed by

the members of such groups by

themselves rather then by the

management.

There are based on common

interest, Language, taste, Casts,

Religions, Background etc. The Informal Groups are more than the formal Groups.

Informal Groups….. Different Types of Informal Groups are given

below:

1. Interest & Friendship group.

2. Cliques.

3. Vertical Cliques.

4. Horizontal Cliques.

5. Random & Mixed Cliques.

6. Sub – Cliques.

7. Sayles Classification of Group

o Apathetic Groups

o Erratic Groups

o Strategic Groups

o Conservative Groups.

Group Dynamics: A Synoptic ViewThe entire philosophy of group dynamic has been

summarized by Gordon L. Lippit under the head ‘ factors in

group behavior.

The factors are:-

1. Group Background.

2. Group Participation.

3. Group Communication Patterns.

4. Group Cohesion .

5. Group Atmosphere.

6. Group Standards.

7. Group Procedures.

8. Group Goal.

9. Group Leader Behavior.

10. Group Member Behaviors.