CHAPTER SEVEN
Foundation of Group Behavior
what is a group?
a number of individuals interacting together to achieve a certain goal.
formal → workplace
informal→ outside a formal environment.
Stages of group development:
1. forming: uncertain about the group individuals.
2. storming: when conflicts occur (who controls the group).
3. norming: the standards → close relationship & cohesiveness.
4. performing: supporting each other, accepting each other & functioning well.
5. adjourning: disband
Group properties:
Roles: tasks that are assigned to each individual (behavior pattern).
Norms: standards (rules or structure) → 4 types :( performance, Appearance,
social arrangement, and resource allocation).
why are norms important?
helps in the survival of the group.
can help in predicting the member’s behavior.
allow members to express their values.
shape the behavior (seriousness).
Status: rank or social position.
Size: social loafing (negative)→ members show less effort as the group size
grows bigger→ Ringelmann’s rope pulling example.
how to prevent social loafing:
CHAPTER SEVEN 1
Foundation of Group Behavior
what is a group?
a number of individuals interacting together to achieve a certain goal.
formal → workplace
informal→ outside a formal environment.
Stages of group development:
1. forming: uncertain about the group individuals.
2. storming: when conflicts occur (who controls the group).
3. norming: the standards → close relationship & cohesiveness.
4. performing: supporting each other, accepting each other & functioning well.
5. adjourning: disband
Group properties:
Roles: tasks that are assigned to each individual (behavior pattern).
Norms: standards (rules or structure) → 4 types :( performance, Appearance,
social arrangement, and resource allocation).
why are norms important?
helps in the survival of the group.
can help in predicting the member’s behavior.
allow members to express their values.
shape the behavior (seriousness).
Status: rank or social position.
Size: social loafing (negative)→ members show less effort as the group size
grows bigger→ Ringelmann’s rope pulling example.
how to prevent social loafing:
CHAPTER SEVEN 1
