Types of Groups.pptx

A psychology presentation on groups

1. Types of Groups Group 2

2. Objectives Define the term group Characteristics of a group List and explain the types of groups

3. DEFINITION AND CHARACTERISTICS A group is typically defined as a collection of individuals who interact with each other, share similar characteristics, have a sense of unity or identity, and are influenced by each other's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. General characteristics of a group are 1. Consist of more than one person. 2. They meet to satisfy some common motive. 3. Collective identity

4. GENERAL TYPES Primary- small size, face to face interaction. Secondary- large size, identification with values & beliefs rather than actual interaction. Membership- actually belong to. Reference- one in which they would like to belong to.

5. TYPES OF GROUPS There are two major types of groups in which individuals belong to. These include formal and informal groups. Formal groups: these are groups consciously created to serve an organizational objective. Examples include the 211 class for Behavioral Science, the crew of an airline flight. Formal groups can further be divided into : Command groups: it is a group determined by the connection between individuals who are part of an organization eg. a university is comprised of Lecturers and students.

6. FORMAL GROUPS b) Task group: a task group is created by the the management to accomplish certain organizational goals. Its is specifically created to solve or perform a defined task. People who work together to achieve a common task, they are brought together to accomplish a narrow range of goals with a specified time period. c) Functional group: created by organization to accomplish specific goals within an unspecified time frame. Remain in existence after achievement of current goals and objectives.

7. INFORMAL GROUPS Informal groups: are groups that develop naturally among people, without any direction from the organization within they operate. They are formed spontaneously and are based on personal relationships or specific interests There are also further divided into: Interest groups : interest groups consist of people who share common interests. They may be job related interests, or such as sports, national politics or religion Friendship groups : consist of individuals who come together because they share one or more common characteristics. They consist of people with natural affinities to one another

8. INFORMAL GROUPS c) Reference groups : people use to evaluate themselves with the purpose of social validation and social comparisons. They have a strong influence on members behaviour. Such groups are formed on purpose. Example (Stingy Man Association, M1 Association)

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