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Chapter 20

Groups

2.1 Characteristics

A group is any collection of individuals who perceive themselves to be
a group.

They have the following characteristics:

 a sense of identity

 loyalty to the group

 purpose and leadership

There then to be to main types of group:

 Informal groups – these are groups that individuals voluntarily join to meet
their social or security needs. Individual members are dependent on each other
and influence each other’s behaviour.

 Formal groups – these are groups that are created to carry out specific tasks,
communicate and solve problems. Membership is normally determined by the
organisation.

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