In the last byte, we looked at how loss of identity begins affecting the behavior of an individual in a group setting. In today's byte, we look at group formation and continue the discussion further over the next few bytes.
It is common to ask if there is a pattern in the way groups are formed - the answer to this is - "YES" but the pattern depends on the way you look at it. We would study three different models of group formation in this series. The people who proposed these models are:
It is common to ask if there is a pattern in the way groups are formed - the answer to this is - "YES" but the pattern depends on the way you look at it. We would study three different models of group formation in this series. The people who proposed these models are:
- Bennis and Shepard
- Bruce Tuckman
- Gerick
It is interesting to note that these models of development could be applied to both formal and informal groups. In organizations the formal and informal groups are formed with a different reason.
Forma groups generally gather to perform various tasks and include an executive and staff, standing committees of the board of directors, project task forces, and temporary committees! Informal grips evolve in the work setting to gratify a verity of member needs not met by formal groups.
Forma groups generally gather to perform various tasks and include an executive and staff, standing committees of the board of directors, project task forces, and temporary committees! Informal grips evolve in the work setting to gratify a verity of member needs not met by formal groups.
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