Practice Understanding Groups In Organizations (8.1)

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Question 1.
Define what a group is.
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Think about the number of members and their objectives.
Question 2.
What is a formal group?
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Relate it to the organizational hierarchy.
3Question 3.
What defines a group?
- Two or more individuals
- A single person
- Non-interacting individuals
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Remember the minimum size requirement for groups.
4Question 4.
True or False: Informal groups are always beneficial to an organization.
- True
- False
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Consider both sides of informal relationships.
Question 5.
Consider a project group where members have conflicting views. How would you apply the concepts of group norms and cohesiveness to resolve the situation?
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Think about how to mediate between diverse perspectives.
Question 6.
Describe a scenario where an informal group could negatively impact the dynamics of a formal project team.
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Consider the implications of exclusion on team dynamics.

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