2. More than two employees who have an
ongoing relationship in which they interact
and influence one another’s behavior and
performance.
Groups can be either formal or informal.
3. Groups pass through a standard sequence of
the following stages:
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Adjourning
4.
5. Initial formation-its members cannot
accomplish much until they agree on what
their purpose is,how they will work together
and so on.
Focus is on interpersonal relations among the
members.
Characterized by a great deal of uncertainty
about the group’s purpose,structure and
leadership.
6. This stage is one of intergroup conflict.
Members accept the existence of the group
but resist the constraints the group imposes
on individuality.
There is a conflict over who will control the
group.
After the emergence of the group leader,the
remaining members may test the leader..
Split into fractions supporting or opposing
the leader.
7. When this stage is complete,a relatively clear
hierarchy of leadership exists within the
group.
8. Close relationships develop and the group
demontrates cohesiveness.
Cohesion phase-intervention by a group
member who is unaffected by power and
authority issues.
A new leader may emerge or the existing
leader may become more aware of how much
others in the group contribute.
Group structure solidifies.
9. Group energy has moved from getting to
know and understand each other to perform
the task at hand.
Members’ attention is directed to self-
motivation and the motivation of other group
members for task accomplishment.
Some members focus on the task function of
initiating activity and ensure that the work of
the group really gets moving.
10. Last stage for temporary groups.
Group prepares for its disbandment.
High task performance is no longer the
group’s top priority.
Attention is directed towards wrapping-up
activities.
