Group dynamics involves how people interact in groups and is influenced by personality, power, and behavior. It helps groups work effectively. There are formal groups structured for tasks and informal groups that emerge for interests. Small groups interact more but large groups have more resources. Bruce Tuckman identified 5 stages of group development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. Group cohesiveness and norms also impact dynamics. Managing social loafing and maintaining performance are important.

1. GROUP DYNAMICS

2. GROUP DYNAMICS
-The social process by which people
interact face-to-face in groups is
called group dynamics.
- Group dynamics involves the
influence of personality, power, and
behaviour on the group process.
- It helps groups to work effectively.

3. Types of Groups
 Formal groups- structured to pursue a
specific task.
 Informal groups- who emerge naturally in
response to organizational or member
interests.

4. Group Size
 Small groups
 Large groups

5. Disadvantages of small groups
- Less effective
- Less no. of ideas
Advantages of small groups
Interact more with each other and easier to coordinate
their efforts
More motivated, satisfied, and committed
Easier to share information

6. Disadvantages of large groups
Problem of communication and coordination
 Conflict
Advantages of large groups
More resources at their disposal to achieve group
goals.
Enables managers to obtain division of labor
advantages .

7. Tuckman’s Five
Stages of Group Development

8. Forming
Group members get to
know each other and
reach common goals.
Stages of Group Development

9. Storming
Group members
disagree on
direction and
leadership.
Stages of Group Development

10. Norming
Close ties and
consensus begin
to develop
between group
members.
Stages of Group Development

11. Performing
The group begins to
do its real work.
Stages of Group Development

12. Adjourning
These may include parties or ceremonies
that exhibit emotional support or celebration of
their success.
Stages of Group Development

13. Group Cohesiveness
The degree to which
members are attracted to
their group.
Group Norms
Shared guidelines or rules for
behavior that most group members
follow.

14. Managing Groups and Teams
for High Performance
Social loafing
The human tendency to put forth less effort in a group
than individually.
Results in possibly lower group performance and failure
to
attain group
goals

15. Three Ways to Reduce Social
Loafing

16. The group
dynamic can
bring synergy, or
tear thing apart
- Margaret Bau

17. Thank You