Every organization is composed of groups. (An organization, in itself is a group.)
It is one of the needs of an individual to belong – to be socially accepted. The social groups are formed because of a common denominator to its members. Common features or characteristics tend to form groups within an organization such as gender, ethnic groups, work relationship or similarity of work or even location of workplace.
The individuals forming the group has a behavior that is distinct and separate from the group
behavior. Individuals contribute to the formation of the overall group behavior. Just like in salt, where the salt has a distinct characteristic from the basic elements composing it which are sodium and chloride. More often than not, the true personality of an individual can be observed when acting or behaving within a group interaction. Individuals tend to behave and react on things that are acceptable and / or satisfying to the group.
Group behavior serves as a form of social control. With the premise that individual will act within the parameter set by the group to be accepted, he will be disciplined and would be working within such parameters. Groups have stated or unstated philosophy, values, mission, vision and goals. The nature of which are influenced by the members, the overall organization and other internal and external factors. The items combine to create the group behavior whose norms serve as the guidelines in the acceptability or non-acceptability of any individual’s behavior.
Individual behavior, as influenced by the group behavior, will not only be acceptable to the group but also to the entire organization. An individual will act within the norms set by the group with the objective of having good impression and be recognized. Individuals, to be a part of the group, need to create an impression that what he is doing is correct and (with the
purpose to be) he should be recognized by others.
It is one of the needs of an individual to belong – to be socially accepted. The social groups are formed because of a common denominator to its members. Common features or characteristics tend to form groups within an organization such as gender, ethnic groups, work relationship or similarity of work or even location of workplace.
The individuals forming the group has a behavior that is distinct and separate from the group
behavior. Individuals contribute to the formation of the overall group behavior. Just like in salt, where the salt has a distinct characteristic from the basic elements composing it which are sodium and chloride. More often than not, the true personality of an individual can be observed when acting or behaving within a group interaction. Individuals tend to behave and react on things that are acceptable and / or satisfying to the group.Group behavior serves as a form of social control. With the premise that individual will act within the parameter set by the group to be accepted, he will be disciplined and would be working within such parameters. Groups have stated or unstated philosophy, values, mission, vision and goals. The nature of which are influenced by the members, the overall organization and other internal and external factors. The items combine to create the group behavior whose norms serve as the guidelines in the acceptability or non-acceptability of any individual’s behavior.
Individual behavior, as influenced by the group behavior, will not only be acceptable to the group but also to the entire organization. An individual will act within the norms set by the group with the objective of having good impression and be recognized. Individuals, to be a part of the group, need to create an impression that what he is doing is correct and (with the
purpose to be) he should be recognized by others.
