U3 Informal Groups

Question 1

Formation of Informal Groups

Answer 1

• people have needs that extends beyond work
• it fulfills emotional, social, and psychological needs
• the group satisfies up to the limit their work allows

Question 2

sense of belonging

Answer 2

• satisfying the affiliation needs of members for friendship and support
• people need to belong, to be liked, to feel part of something
• informal groups satisfies this need

Question 3

identity and self esteem

Answer 3

• groups provide a means of developing, enhancing, and confirming a person’s identity
• organizations will try to recognize their worker’s identity but informal groups do better
• the one worker among many reinforces depersonalization

Question 4

stress reduction

Answer 4

informal groups provides a reality check that can reduce the anxiety associated with jobs

Question 5

all for one, one for all

Answer 5

• informal groups serve as a defense mechanism against forces the group couldn’t resist on their own
• empowering, less anxiety, less insecurity about threats