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What is a Group?

A group could be defined as a gathering of two or more people who have a

common interest.

Example of groups often found in a community

 A family

 A health committee

 People working at the same factory, business, or agency

 A class of school children

Types of Groups

There are two main kinds of group:

1. Formal groups

Groups that are well organized with some rules and regulations E.g. Farmer’s
– cooperative, Women’s Associations.

Formal groups, groups that stay together for weeks, months, or even a

year. In contrast, informal groups usually form for a shorter time, such as a 10-

min activity. With informal groups, less attention (but not no attention) may be

paid to group composition.

2. Informal groups

Groups that are not well organized E.g. People attending market on a

particular day, People attending funereal ceremony

Characteristics of formal group

 Has a purpose or goal that everyone strives to achieve together.

 There is a set membership, so people know who is a member and who is not.

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