Group Dynamics

[dimpy.handa]

In a group, thinking is a decision-making process in which maintaining cohesiveness becomes more important than considering the facts objectively. The group's influences tend to occur under the following conditions


Groups are highly cohesive.

Groups are isolated from contrary opinions.

Groups have directive leaders who voice a preference for a certain decision.

No standard procedures are maintained for considering alternatives in making decisions.

Groups often operate under high stress.

Under these influences the group's behavior results in invulnerability, rationalization, pressure on dissent and doubts. This further results in incomplete survey and evaluation of alternatives and failure to examine the risks of the favored action.

 

[gala01]

hey talking about group dynamics. i feel the dynamics (changes) in group are the views and fundas and understanding.
this happens do to
1) individual psychological growth
2) different understanding and analytic approach.
3) different views and philosophy.
4) attitude conflicts
5) unconcious mind influence (experience influence)

 

[dimpy.handa]

the informal group serves as a defense mechanism against forces that group members cannot resist on their own. Joining forces in small groups makes the members feel stronger, less anxious and less insecure in the face of the perceived threat.

As long as needs exist that are not served by the formal organization, informal groups will form to fill the gaps. Since the group fills many important needs for its members, it influences member behavior.

Managers should recognize the needs of these groups and should harness the powers of these groups to achieve formal objectives and goals of the organization.

 

[swatiraohnlu]

In organizational development (OD), or group dynamics, the phrase "group process" refers to the understanding of the behavior of people in groups, such as task groups, that are trying to solve a problem or make a decision. An individual with expertise in group process, such as a trained facilitator, can assist a group in accomplishing its objective by diagnosing how well the group is functioning as a problem-solving or decision-making entity and intervening to alter the group's operating behavior.