12 Questions
What is a primary concern for people managing organizations?
Group output and productivity
How are formal groups defined?
By the organization structure, with designated work assignments and established tasks
What is an example of an informal group?
A group of faculty members who play music together
Why is it important to manage groups properly?
To achieve the organization's goals
What is a characteristic of a group?
Interdependence among members
How many persons must be present for a group to exist?
Two or more
The output and productivity of ______ are essential concerns of people managing organizations.
groups
A ______ may be defined as two or more persons, interacting and interdependent, who have come together to achieve certain objectives.
group
Formal groups are defined by the ______ structure, with designated work assignments and established tasks.
organization
An example of a formal group is the ______ area of a university consisting of six faculty members and an area chairman.
economics
Informal groups are formed by ______ and developed around common interests and friendship rather than around a deliberate design.
individuals
A group of six faculty members of a university who love music and bring their musical instruments at a place outside the university, and play for a few hours every ______ evening, is an example of an informal group.
Saturday
Study Notes
Group Dynamics and Productivity
- Group output and productivity are crucial for organizational success, as they directly impact the organization's ability to achieve its goals.
- Effective management of groups is essential to ensure organizations accomplish their objectives.
What are Groups?
- A group is defined as two or more persons who interact and are interdependent, with a shared objective.
- Groups can be classified into two types: formal and informal.
Formal Groups
- Defined by the organization's structure, with designated work assignments and established tasks.
- Example: an economics area of a university consisting of six faculty members and an area chairman.
Informal Groups
- Neither formally structured nor organizationally determined.
- Formed by individuals with common interests and friendship, rather than a deliberate design.
- Example: a group of faculty members who love music and play instruments together outside the university, without any financial compensation.
Explore the concepts of group output, productivity, and group behavior in organizations. Learn how to manage groups effectively to accomplish organizational goals. This quiz covers the definition of groups, interaction among group members, and the importance of understanding group behavior in work teams.
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