Group Dynamics

it is a management topic showing the formation and function of group and its importance.

1. Central University of Kerala
Department of Public Health and Community
Medicine
GROUP DYNAMICS
Presented by
Dr.HaseenaC V
BanashriHaloi
Dr. MeviseM Varghese
Dr.RahnaK
PulicherlaNaveen
Kumar

2. Contents
•What is a Group?
•Features of a Group.
•Theories of group formation.
•Types & Dynamics of Group.
•Efficient Vs inefficient group .
•Responsibilities of a group leader.

3. What is a group ?
A group is defined as two or more individuals,
interacting and interdependent, who come together to
achieve particular objectives.
(Stephen P. Robbins)

5. Features of a group
•Two or more persons
•Commonness
•Objectives
•Interdependence
•Work for collective goal
•Interaction and involvement
•Regularity
•Acceptance

6. What is group dynamics??
Group dynamics is a set of behavioral and psychological processes
that occur within a social group or between groups. It refers to the
"nature of groups, the laws of their development, and their
interrelations with individuals, other groups, and larger institutions“
(Cartwright and Zander, 1968)

7. THEORITICAL ASPECTS OF GROUP DYNAMICS
•Kurt Lewin (1943, 1948 and 1951) –Studied group scientifically. Coined term
‘group dynamics’
•Wilfred Bion(1961) studied group dynamics from psychoanalytical perspective
(Experiences in Group)
•William Schutz(1958 and 1966) looked at interpersonal relationship from the
perspective of three parameters-inclusion control & affection. (basis for a
theory of group behaviour)

8. •Bruce Tuckman (1965): Four-stage model
Tuckman’sstages for ideal group decision making
process :
a)Forming
b)Storming
c)Norming
d)Performing

9. STAGES OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT
1.Forming:
•Orientation
•There is anxiety and uncertainty among members
•The individual roles are unclear
•Processes are not well established

10. 2.Storming :
•Power Struggle
•Conflict and competition are at its greatest.
•Have understanding of work and a general
feeling of belongingness
•Purposes are clear
•Team relationship are blurry.

11. 3.Norming:
•Cooperation and Integration
•The team really starts to function and work
towards the team goal.
•Team members begin to use their experiences to
solve their problems and pull together as a
cohesive group.
•Begins to work to optimize team process

12. 4. Performing
•Synergy
•Group members are really united
•Starts delivering high shining and superior result.
5.Adjourning
•The process of ‘unforming’ the group
6.Transforming

14. Why Group Dynamics?

15. Components
Dynamics
of Group
Composition
Size
Roles
Status
Leadership
Cohesiveness Norms

16. Informal
Interest Friendship
Formal
Group
Task Command
Types

17. THROUGH A RECENT INCIDENT-
NIPAH virus outbreak in kerala

18. The Problem
Planning And Action

19. Effective VsIneffectiveTeam
Attribute Effective team Ineffective team
Objectives Well understoodand acceptedUnclear
Working
environment
Informal and relaxed Bored, tense and stiff.
Feelings Freely expressed and Open for
discussion
Hidden and considered
inappropriate
Leadership Shared Dynamic Auto critic and fixed
Discussion Focused and equal
participation
Unfocussed and dominated by few
Tendency to
conflict
Comfort with disagreementsAggressive to disagreements
Decision makingGeneral agreement is
necessary
Formal voting/simple majority
considered

20. Responsibilities of a ‘Group leader’
•Createanenvironmentorientedtotrust,open
communication,creativethinking,andcohesive
teameffort.
•CoachandMotivator.
•Leadbysettingagoodexample(rolemodel).
•Facilitateproblemsolvingandcollaboration.
•Maintainhealthygroupdynamics.
•Intervenewhennecessarytoaidthegroupin
resolvingissues.
•Recognizeandcelebrateteamandteammember
accomplishmentsandexceptionalperformance

22. Q&A Session
We Welcome And Value Your
queries.