Buta, Mary Cyril A.
Montero, Janeth
Engkit, Jomar
Work Teams and Groups
Group output and productivity -are essential concern of people managing organizations. Expected because whatever the group do, the organization is affected.
What are groups
Group- may be defined as two or more persons, interacting and interdependent, who have come together to achieve certain objectives.
Groups may be classified as;
1. Formal Group -defined by the organization structure, with designated work assignments and established tasks.
2. Informal group -type of a group neither formally structured nor organizationally determined. It is formed by individuals and developed around common interests and friendship rather than around a deliberate design.
Groups
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TYPES OF GROUPS Types of Formal Groups Formal groups may be further classified as; 1. Command group- a group composed of individuals who report directly to a certain manager. 2. Task group- kind of a group consisting of persons working together to complete a job task. Types of Informal Groups Informal groups may be classified as follows; 1. Interest group- is one that is formed because of some special topic interest. In general, the group disbands when the interest declines or a goal has been achieved. 2. Friendship Group- is one where members are brought together because they share one or more common characteristics such as age, political beliefs, or ethnic background. Friendship group often extend their interaction and communication to activities of their jobs. WHY PEOPLE FROM A GROUPS 1. NEED SATISFACTION- People join groups because they believe that groups are venues for satisfying their needs. Social needs, for instance, may be satisfied through interaction with group member. 2. proximity- is another reason why people form a group. When people work near each other, it is not hard for