• Group: A group is defined as two or more
individuals interacting and
interdependent, who have come together
to achieve particular objectives.
• Dynamics change)The social,
intellectual, or moral forces that produce
activity and change in a given scope.
, Functions of group
1. FORMAL OR ORGANISATIONAL GROUP :These relates to basic mission
attainment by the organization. The group completes the work , creates ideas and holds all
activities for which they we are responsible .
2. PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSONAL FUNCTION : The group formation facilitates
psychological functioning, satisfaction of the needs, outlet for affiliation and helps in getting
stability and enhancing the achievements .
3. MIXED OR MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS :The formal as well as informal both kinds of
roles are taken up by the members of the group . The formal group can try to fulfill various
psychological roles and leading to increased loyalty , commitment and energy for effective
attainment of the administrative and organizational goals .
, Characteristics of a Group
Interaction
Among Members
Two or more
people
People se e Shared
them selves Goal
as members