Question

What is group dynamics? why is it important for understanding orgazinational behaviour?

Answer 1

The word dynamics means ‘force’. Group dynamics means the study of forces within a group. Since human beings have an innate desire for belonging to a group, group dynamism is bound to occur. In an organization or in a society, we can see groups, small or large, working for the well-being.

Importance of Group Dynamism:
1. The group can influence the thinking of its members. The members are always influenced by the interactions of other members in the group.

2. A group with a good leader performs better as compared to a group with weak leader.

3. The group can give the effect of synergy, that is, if the group consists of positive thinkers then its output is more than the double every time.

4. Group dynamism can give job satisfaction to the members.

5. The group can also bring team spirit among the members.

6. Even the attitude, perceptions, and ideas of members depend on group dynamism. For example, the negative thinkers can be converted to positive thinkers with the help of the facilitator