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    This document defines group dynamics and discusses the fundamentals of social groups. It defines a group as two or more people engaged in social interaction who are aware of each other's influence and have come together to accomplish a common goal. Group dynamics refers to the study of the forces operating within a group and the attitudinal and behavioral characteristics of the group. The document then discusses concepts of social groups, types of groups including primary and secondary groups, characteristics of groups including interaction, structure, roles and norms, and kinds of formal and informal groups.

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    This document defines group dynamics and discusses the fundamentals of social groups. It defines a group as two or more people engaged in social interaction who are aware of each other's influence and have come together to accomplish a common goal. Group dynamics refers to the study of the forces operating within a group and the attitudinal and behavioral characteristics of the group. The document then discusses concepts of social groups, types of groups including primary and secondary groups, characteristics of groups including interaction, structure, roles and norms, and kinds of formal and informal groups.

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    This document defines group dynamics and discusses the fundamentals of social groups. It defines a group as two or more people engaged in social interaction who are aware of each other's influence and have come together to accomplish a common goal. Group dynamics refers to the study of the forces operating within a group and the attitudinal and behavioral characteristics of the group. The document then discusses concepts of social groups, types of groups including primary and secondary groups, characteristics of groups including interaction, structure, roles and norms, and kinds of formal and informal groups.

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    FUNDAMENTALS

    OF GROUP
    DYNAMICS
    National Service Training Program
    Civic Welfare Training Service
    by Benjamen Pelayo
    GROUP
    Defined as two or more persons
    engaged in a social interaction.
     Implies that each member of the group
    is aware of the other members and their
    influence.
    Composed of individuals
    who have come together
    to accomplish a
    common goal.
    GROUP DYNAMICS
    The social process by which people interact in a small
    group and in a face- to- face manner.
    Refers to the study of the forces operating within a group.
    Refers to the attitudinal and behavioral characteristics of
    a group.
    DYNAMICS from the Greek word
    "dunamis" which means " force."
    Forms the structure of a group
    and how its members function.
    CONCEPTS OF SOCIAL GROUP
    San Juan and Centeno (2011) present that:
    Psychologically, man is said to be a rational being.
    Politically, he is a political and power-seeking being.
    Theologically, he is a religious, God-seeking being.
    Sociologically, man is a gregarious
    social being seeking the company
    of other social beings.
    "No man is an island
    TYPES OF GROUPS
    1. Primary group characterized by intimate face-
    to- face association and cooperation among
    its members
    2. Secondary group consists of members who are
    aware and cognizant of personal relationship,
    but they do not feel that their lives are bound
    with one another except in time of social crisis.
    CHARACTERISTICS
    OF A GROUP
    Interaction is the pattern of mutual influence
    (physical, verbal, non-verbal, emotional, etc.)
    Structure is a stable pattern of relationships.
    Roles deal with the behavior expected of
    members in a given position.
    Norms are the rules that identify and describe
    appropriate behavior.
    CHARACTERISTICS
    OF A GROUP
    Inter-member relations are influenced by authority and
    communication.
    Goals are the reason for existence.
    Perceived groupness is the extent in which members see
    themselves as one (common fate, similarity, proximity).
    Dynamics interdependency occurs when the members are
    active, energized, vibrant, and changing.
    Motivation focuses on personal needs which- when
    attained- lead to satisfaction.
    KINDS OF FORMAL GROUPS
    Command group specified by the organizational chart
    and often composed of a leader and the members who
    directly report to him/her. e.g. An academic department
    consisting of a chair and faculty members
    Task groups consists of people who work together to
    achieve a common task. e.g. Ad hoc committees, project
    groups, standing committees
    Functional groups created by
    the organization to accomplish
    specific goals within an
    unspecified time frame.
    e.g. A sales and marketing
    department
    KINDS OF INFORMAL GROUPS
    Interest groups usually continue over time and
    may last longer than general informal groups.
    The goals and objectives of interest groups are
    specific to each group and may not be related to
    organizational goals and objectives.
    Friendship groups are formed by the individuals
    who enjoy similar social activities, political beliefs,
    religious values, or other common bonds.
    Members enjoy each other's
    company.
    KINDS OF INFORMAL GROUPS
    Reference groups are composed of people who
    are evaluated for social validation and social
    comparison.
    Social validation allows individuals to justify their
    attitudes and values.
    Social comparison helps individuals evaluate
    their own actions by comparing
    themselves with others
    THANK YOU!!!
    FUNDAMENTALS OF
    GROUP DYNAMICS
    National Service Training Program
    Civic Welfare Training Service
    by Benjamen Pelayo

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