Types of Groups in Organizations

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What is a formal group according to the text?

A group consciously created to serve an organizational objective (correct)
A group that develops naturally among people
A group created without any direction from the organization
A group formed based on personal relationships

Which of the following is an example of a formal group?

Task group (correct)
Interest group
Group with common interests
Group based on personal relationships

What differentiates a command group from a task group?

Command groups are interest-based, while task groups are relationship-based
Command groups focus on common interests, while task groups focus on organizational goals
Command groups are determined by formal organization connections, while task groups are created to solve specific problems (correct)
Command groups are formed spontaneously, while task groups are consciously created

Which type of group comprises the crew of an airline flight?

Command group (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are formal groups further classified into different types?

To achieve specific organizational goals efficiently (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of informal group is based on personal relationships or specific interests?

Interest groups (B) Signup and view all the answers

What defines a formal group in an organization?

A designated work group defined by the organization’s structure (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups focuses on attaining specific objectives of individual concern?

Interest Group (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal during the 'Forming' stage of Tuckman's Five-Stage Model of Group Development?

Seeking work assignments (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what type of group do members typically seek work assignments during the 'Forming' stage?

Formal Group (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which group refers to people working together because they share common characteristics?

Friendship Group (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an informal group in an organization?

Neither formally structured nor organizationally determined (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the forming stage in group development?

Sharing personal information and understanding the tasks to be performed (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of group development involves high emotionality and tension among group members?

Storming (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the norming stage of group development?

Members start cooperating with each other (A) Signup and view all the answers

When does the performing stage of group development occur?

After resolving intra-group conflicts (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of group development involves preparing for disbandment?

Adjourning (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do people join groups according to the text?

For a variety of different reasons (C) Signup and view all the answers