define group dynamics?The social practice in which people interact and behave in a group environment . It involved the influence of personality, power and behavior on the group process.
2 types of groups?
formal groups which are structured to pursue a specific task. informal groups which emerge naturally in response to organizational or member interests
Larger groups
Increase possibility of conflict due to the variety of view points
Have low opportunities for the development of social relationships
Decrease participation levels
Have lack of opportunity for individual recognition
Stages of group development
1. Forming/dependent stage
2. Storming/conflict stage
3. Norming
4. Performing
5. Adjourning/end
Primary groups
Small in size, persist long enough to develop strong emotional attachment between members, long-term, informal and hard to enter/exit
Secondary groups
Bigger in size, members are not bound by emotional ties, usually no face to face, formal in nature, easier to enter and exit and have limited demands
