Group Behaviour: Unit 4 Group Dynamics

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What is the primary reason why workers form small groups on the job?

To increase competition among employees

To fulfill their social needs (correct)

To isolate themselves from others

To promote individual achievements

Which term best describes the social process where individuals interact face-to-face in small groups?

Social isolation

Group dynamics (correct)

Individual accomplishment

Individual dynamics

What does group dynamics mainly focus on?

Individual competition within a group

Avoiding common ideas

Teamwork and interaction in small groups (correct)

Isolation of group members

How do group members influence each other in a group?

Mutually influence each other Signup and view all the answers

What benefits do groups provide at the workplace?

Personal relationships, understanding, and companionship Signup and view all the answers

Why do groups provide an identity for individuals at the workplace?

To achieve a feeling of belongingness and derive esteem Signup and view all the answers

What defines informal organization in an organization?

Personal attitudes and emotions Signup and view all the answers

How do informal groups typically form within an organization?

Based on common interests Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the membership of informal organizations in a large organization?

Voluntary involvement Signup and view all the answers

How do informal relations typically arise within an organization?

Spontaneously Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of informal organizations reflecting human relationships?

Common taste and culture Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes informal organizations from formal ones?

Planned formation process Signup and view all the answers

What are informal groups in an organization collectively referred to as?

Informal organization Signup and view all the answers

What is a key structural element that governs behavior within a group?

Rules Signup and view all the answers

What is a norm in a group setting?

Informal behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does conformity imply in a group context?

Adherence to group rules and norms Signup and view all the answers

What is an internal status system in groups?

Levels of authority, respect, and influence within the group Signup and view all the answers

How is the size of a group determined within an organization?

By the demands of the task or situation to be addressed by the group Signup and view all the answers

What is group cohesiveness primarily related to?

The extent to which members are bound by loyalty and duty Signup and view all the answers

What is a formal organization?

An organization that is deliberately designed to achieve some particular objectives Signup and view all the answers

What does the formal organization structure concentrate on?

The jobs to be performed Signup and view all the answers

What is a basic characteristic of formal organization?

The authority and responsibility relationships created by the organization structure are to be honored by everyone Signup and view all the answers

What is not a basic characteristic of a formal organization?

The organization does take into consideration the sentiments of organizational members Signup and view all the answers

How does coordination proceed in a formal organization?

According to a prescribed pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of conflicts between interdependent parties or departments?

The need for coordination and communication Signup and view all the answers

What is a status problem?

A disagreement over respect and prestige Signup and view all the answers

What are line and staff conflicts primarily due to?

Status problems Signup and view all the answers