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The Nature of Groups & Group Behaviour
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Business Environment & Practice Assignment 3 The Nature of Groups & Group Behaviour 28th May 2004 Produced By: Chris Hall HND1 BIT 1. Introduction The aims of this assignment, are to define the term 'groups' within the work environment, and discuss the difference between informal and formal groups. Using Tuckman's (1965) model the way groups form will be examined and also used to discuss the effectiveness of group working. Finally the advantages and disadvantages of groups will be discussed. Throughout the assignment personal experiences will be used and referred to as appropriate. 2. Explanation of the Term 'Group' and Description of 'Informal' and 'Formal' Groups. Handy (1993) describes a group as 'any collection of people who perceive themselves to be a group', whilst Shaw (1981) after reviewing 80 definitions of a group, says ' a group is defined as two or more people who are interacting with one another in such a manner that each person influences and is influenced...
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