9 Defining Groups

Question 1

Define

group

groups

Answer 1

Two or more individuals, interacting and interdependent

Question 2

Define

formal group

groups

Answer 2

A designated work group defined by an organization’s structure

groups

Question 3

Define

informal group

groups

Answer 3

A group that is neither formally structured nor organizationally determined; such a group appears in response to the need for social contact

groups

Question 4

Define

social identity theory

groups

Answer 4

Perspective that considers when and why individuals consider themselves members of groups

groups

Question 5

social identity theory proposes what about self-esteem?

groups

Answer 5

self-esteem gets tied up with the social group, and by proxy their successes and failures

groups

Question 6

List

within our organizations and work groups, we can develop through …

groups

Answer 6

1. relational identification
2. collective identification

groups

Question 7

Define

relational identification

groups

Answer 7

• development paradigm of social identity
• when we connect with other because of our roles

groups

Question 8

Define

collective identification

groups

Answer 8

• development paradigm of social identity
• when we connect with the aggregate characteristics of our groups

groups