The document defines a group as two or more individuals interacting to achieve common goals, who develop shared attitudes and perceive themselves as part of the group. It lists key characteristics of groups as having collective identity, interaction, shared interests/goals, rules and guidelines for behavior. Groups allow pooling of knowledge and skills to accomplish difficult tasks, and provide status, protection from threats, and fulfillment of social and emotional needs. The document also outlines Tuckman's stages of group development and references several theories of group formation and dynamics.

2.  Aggregation of small number of persons who
work for common goals, develop a shared
attitude, are aware that they are part of group
and perceive themselves as such
 Two or more individuals interacting with each
other to achieve common objectives

3.  Two or more people
 Collective Identity
 Interaction
 Shared goal interest
 Well set goals
 Proper rules and guidelines for behavior

4.  Pooling of knowledge and experience
 Fulfill the tasks that cant be achieved
individually
 To bring a number of skills an talents to
accomplish difficult tasks
 Status symbol
 Protection from external threats
 Desire to socialize and satisfy emotional
needs

6. Forming Norming Adjourning
Storming Performing

7.  For temporary groups who have a deadline of
work performance
Completion
Performance
Transition
First Meeting
Time

8. 1. Propinquity Theory ---- nearness
2. Homans Interaction Theory
Activities Interaction
Sentiments

9. 3. Balance Theory – Given by Newcomb
Individual A Individual B
Sentiments

10. 4. Exchange Theory
Based on Reward (R) and Cost (c)
If R>C, individual joins group
If R<C, individual leaves group

11. “We must remember that one determined
person can make a significant difference, and
that a small group of determined people can
change the course of history.”