Features of Group
1. Two or More People: A Group always consists of two or more people, who can together interact with each other and achieve some goals. A person alone can not make a group.
2. Influence: Members of a group always affect each other and get affected by other members of the group.
3. Objective: People tend to form groups in order to achieve some goals, whether it is a formal group or informal group. People form a formal group in order to achieve some organisational goal, whereas people form informal groups in order to satisfy their social connection needs.
4. Hierarchy: A group generally consists of a representative, a guide, and other members who follow their lead.
5. Norms: Groups develop norms or unwritten rules that dictate behaviour and expectations within the group.
6. Structure: Groups can have a formal or informal structure that defines how the members of the group operate, including hierarchies or decision-making processes.
Also, read other articles on Group:
- Group| Features and Why do People form Groups?
- Properties of Group
- Difference between Group and Team
- Stages of Group Development
- Types of Groups
- Difference between Formal and Informal Group
- Informal Groups: Causes, Types, Effects and Functions
- Groupshift | Concept and Causes
- Group Decision Making Techniques
- Group Polarisation | Meaning and Causes
- Groupthink – Meaning, Features, Causes & Tips to Avoid
- Relationship between Group Cohesiveness, Performance Norms and Productivity
- Intergroup Behaviour: Meaning, Importance, Benefits and Strategies
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