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?

    <p>Command group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are formal groups further classified into different types?

    <p>To achieve specific organizational goals efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Interest groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a formal group in an organization?

    <p>A designated work group defined by the organization’s structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Interest Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Seeking work assignments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Formal Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Friendship Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Neither formally structured nor organizationally determined</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sharing personal information and understanding the tasks to be performed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Storming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the norming stage of group development?

    <p>Members start cooperating with each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the performing stage of group development occur?

    <p>After resolving intra-group conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of group development involves preparing for disbandment?

    <p>Adjourning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people join groups according to the text?

    <p>For a variety of different reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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