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