IMPORTANCE OF GROUP DYNAMICS
Kurt Lewin, a social psychologist and change management
expert, is credited with coining the term "group dynamics" in the
early 1940s. He noted that people often take on distinct roles and behaviors
when they work in a group. "Group dynamics" describes the effects of
these roles and behaviors on other group members, and on the group as a whole.
1. The group can give the effect of synergy, that is, if the
group consists of positive thinkers then its output is more than double every
time.
2. The behavior and performance of group provide the primary
mechanism for the attainment of organisational goals.
3. Through group membership, individual may be able to
satisfy economic, status, safety, security and affiliation needs.
4. Furthermore, group dynamism can reduce labor unrest.
Lastly, it reduces labor turnover due to emotional attachment among the group
members.
5. Group dynamism can furthermore give job satisfaction to
the members.
6. A group is a means of establishing a self-concept. It is
also a means of sharing and helping in a common purpose.
7. Even the attitude, insights & ideas of members depend
on group dynamism. For example, negative thinkers convert to positive
thinkers with the help of the facilitator.
8. A group is a key element in social order in our culture.
9. Also, if the group works as a cohesive group, the
cooperation and convergence can result in maximization of productivity.
10. The group can also infuse the team spirit among the
members.
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