BUS 2090 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Social Dilemma, The Sucker, General Idea
11 Mar 2013
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Group: 2 or more people interacting independently to achieve a common goal. Interaction is the most basic aspect of group. All groups have goals which can range from having fun to marketing a new product to achieving world peace. Groups serve as social mechanisms by which we acquire many beliefs, values & attitudes & behaviours. Group membership is also important b/c groups provide a context in which we are able to exert influence on others. Formal work groups: groups that are established by organizations to facilitate the achievement of organizational goals. Most common consists of a manager and the employees who report to that manager. Also include task forces & committees (task forces = temporary & committees = permanent) Informal groups: groups that emerge naturally in response to the common interests of organizational members. They are seldom sanctioned by the organization & membership often cuts across formal groups.
