Yalom (1995) states that `the more active and influential a member is in the group, the more likely he or she is to benefit, and more positive the change`. Discuss

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Introduction

A group could be regarded as a family of people bonded together with a common interest , opinion or goal . It is a network of individuals connected together . Groups could be political groups , industrial union groups , academic discussion groups , business and social groups among others . As post homo-sapiens , our noble task of a group is to move together in peace and not in pieces (Sims Manz 1995 . A group can not exist without the members . An exceptional only

occurs in set theory a group could be empty which still rearded an empty group . Therefore it is an individual which is more important than the group itself (Schminke , 1998 . The essence in which a group operates becomes successful and undergoes a change depends on the individuals themselves (Cranny , Smith Stone , 1992

In every group that exists , there exists an active and influential member . The perennial quest for any positive change in a group depends on all members (Cote Morgan , 2002 . Other factors may include improvement on finances , demographic structures , politics administration and economic structures (Cote Morgan 2002 . For an individual to benefit fully and ensure that the group is also benefiting substantially , he or she must take a forefront in all the business and activities of the group (Spector , Fox Van Katwyk , 1999 . A solid understanding of the group objectives and aims will aid much in this Let us consider the importance of an individual being active in different types of groups

Political group

Politics is everyday business . An individual , who plays a vital role in the formation of any political party , enjoys a lot of benefits when the political party wins the election of the day . One is nominated to the congress , appointed to head various departments

Education groups

In particular , students who take an active role in their class discussion groups benefit significantly . Such a scholar is equipped with adverse knowledge and skills more than the rest . More so his or her leadership abilities are enhanced . His or her class and performance improves exponentially

Family group

An active head of family brings joy to the family . He /she is able to vividly know both the deficit and surplus of his or her family members so as to bring and ensure a state of balance co-exists between the two

Social group

The basic concept in economic , business , social life and management are the social groups . They are also referred to as market segments (Fox Spector , 1999

A basic characteristic of a market segment (social group ) is the individual himself or herself . An individual who takes an active and core role enjoys heavy benefits rested upon his or her shoulders . He or she is appointed and sometimes elected to head the group promoted significantly albeit his age

Conclusion

It is important for an individual is encouraged to take an active role in the group , it is important that all the group members take roles in the group . This , in essence , will...