Groups are classified into
Formal groups Informal groups
Command group Interest and friendship groups
Task group Cliques and subcliques
Project group Reference group
Committee Sayles' classification
a. A pathetic group
b. Erratic group
c. Strategic group
d. Conservative group
Command group
a. Most frequent type of formal group
b. Relatively permanent
c. Specified by organisation chart
d. Comprises of manager's or supervisors and subordinate who meet regularly to discuss
general and specific ideas to improve product and services
e. The supervisor and the subordinate reporting to him form the command group
Task group
A task group is a formal group established by an organization to accomplish a specific task or
project. Members may come from different departments or functional areas and work together until
the task is completed.
Key Features of Task Groups:
Purpose-driven: Formed to achieve a specific objective.
Temporary or permanent: Often disbanded after the task is complete.
Cross-functional: May include members from various departments.
Formally structured: Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
Examples of Task Groups:
A team formed to organize a company event.
A group assigned to develop a new product.
A committee for solving a specific operational issue.
Task Group
Definition of Project Group (Formal Group Classification):
Formal groups Informal groups
Command group Interest and friendship groups
Task group Cliques and subcliques
Project group Reference group
Committee Sayles' classification
a. A pathetic group
b. Erratic group
c. Strategic group
d. Conservative group
Command group
a. Most frequent type of formal group
b. Relatively permanent
c. Specified by organisation chart
d. Comprises of manager's or supervisors and subordinate who meet regularly to discuss
general and specific ideas to improve product and services
e. The supervisor and the subordinate reporting to him form the command group
Task group
A task group is a formal group established by an organization to accomplish a specific task or
project. Members may come from different departments or functional areas and work together until
the task is completed.
Key Features of Task Groups:
Purpose-driven: Formed to achieve a specific objective.
Temporary or permanent: Often disbanded after the task is complete.
Cross-functional: May include members from various departments.
Formally structured: Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
Examples of Task Groups:
A team formed to organize a company event.
A group assigned to develop a new product.
A committee for solving a specific operational issue.
Task Group
Definition of Project Group (Formal Group Classification):
