Document Summary
Groups play a pivotal role in society"s function and structure. While there are plenty of different kinds of groups, one thing remains true for all: a group is more than the sum of its parts. This phrase opens up to many questions about groups and their functions. To understand groups" functions, one must first have a sociological understanding of that phrase, what roles groups play in society, and the effects of size and structure upon a group and how that can be analyzed. The phrase a group is more than the sum of its parts" means that there is more to a group than the group itself. Each individual plays an important role that keeps the group functioning smoothly and effectively. Without one of the working parts, a group cannot function properly, thus showing that there is more to a group than the group in and of itself.
