MBAM-101: Management Principles and Organization Behaviour – Unit 19

MBAM-101: Management Principles and Organization Behaviour – Unit 19

Objectives: describe the concept of the group; discuss the significance of group behaviour; explain different stages of group development; explain the concept of group norms; discuss group dynamics; and explain the merits and limitations of group decision-making.

Materials:
The relevant material is available here.

Questions:

  1. What is a group ? Why do people form groups in organisation? Do you think that formation of group serve their purpose. Discuss.
  2. How is group different from team? Explain the features of different types of formal work group.
  3. What do you mean by group development? Explain different stages of the development of a group.
  4. What is group structure? Why do a group needs a structure? How does the structure serve the purpose of group members?
  5. What is group decision? Explain its merits and limitations. Do you think that group decision is better than individual decision ? Give your arguments.