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Different Types of Group

The type and nature of groups are crucial for every organization because it determines and stipulates the work pattern of any organization Working groups are based on both informal and formal groups . A formal group consists of carefully selected members who have skills and attributes that can assist the reaching of a desired goal . It has a leader , subordinates , a location and a task to accomplish - for example a planning committee . Formal work groups can be differentiated into team groups , task groups

and technological groups . Also , it is possible to distinguish a quality management group as an example of the task group Its aim is to improve quality control and implement successful strategies for quality management process . An informal group is developed in accordance with the needs of members , whether or not managers desire or encourage them . Some informal groups may have objectives that go against organizational goals . Members of informal groups tend to subordinate some of their individual needs to group needs as a whole . Some of these groupings may assist an organization (e .g clubs others may oppose organizational objectives which they think will harm the group (Handy , 1993

Natural work groups live a long time , in contrast o project groups , and focus exclusively on a particular project (Chaudron , 2003 . Matrix or project groups are more flexible and adaptable aimed to achieve project objectives . In general , matrix organization attempts to merge traditional line authority for decision making with a project-orientated , multi-disciplinary , team-based approach . Members of the project group agree to accept the authority of the project manager for the duration of the project . The aim of these groups is to achieve stipulated tasks utilizing available material resources and manpower within an agreed time scale and budget . Similar to project groups strategic focus groups are aimed to work on a particular project , but usually they are used for implementation of organizational change (Chaudron , 2003 . Autonomous groups are formed in continuous process industries and assembly line production . In developing personal and relationship strategies , members of the autonomous groups are wise to take a step back and understand how new strategies will likely fit in the environment and tasks

References

Chaudron , D (2003 ) Kinds of Groups and Their Needs . Retrieved from HYPERLINK "http /www .organizedchange .com /facil1 .htm http /www .organizedchange .com /facil1 .htm

Handy , Ch (1993 . Understanding Organizations . Penguin Books Ltd

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