Understanding Group Behavior Group two or more interacting and interdependent individuals who come together to achieve particular goals foragroups-established by the organization -have designated work assignments and specific tasks different types exist informal groups-occur naturally in the workplace in response to the need for social contact ©Prentice Hall,2002 15-4 Understanding Group Behavior Group – two or more interacting and interdependent individuals who come together to achieve particular goals • formal groups - established by the organization –have designated work assignments and specific tasks –different types exist • informal groups- occur naturally in the workplace in response to the need for social contact © Prentice Hall, 2002 15-4