MGHB02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Psychological Contract, W. M. Keck Observatory, Final Offer
21 Feb 2013
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Group: 2 or more people interacting independently to achieve a common goal interaction is most basic part of a group interdependence is group members rely to some degree on each other to complete goal. A social mechanism where we acquire many beliefs, values, attitudes, and behaviour. Provide a context in which we are able to exert influence on others. Formal work groups: groups established in orgz to facilitate the achievement of orgz goals. Hierarchy of most orgz is series of formal interlocked work groups task force are temporary groups that meet to achieve particular goals or to solve par- ticular problems. Committees are usually permanent work groups that handle recurrent assignments out- side the usual work groups structure. Informal groups: emerge naturally in response to the common interests of the orgz members. Hurt or help org depending on the norm of their behaviour. What are we doing here, what are others like, what is our purpose.
