1. Groups and Organizations

2. Group Any number of people with similar norms,
values, and expectations who regularly
interact.
Groups must be small enough for members to interact regularly.

3. Dyads and Triads
Dyad- Simplest of all social groups, a two-member group.
A married couple is an example.
Allow for close relationships.
Group is destroyed if one member leaves.

4. Triad
A three member group.
Stays intact if a member leaves.

5. Characteristics of Groups
Structured interaction- All groups must have some type of interactions.
Examples
Group of people in a waiting room.
Office workers use of .

6. More characteristics of a group
Share common goals.
Example:
Sports team that practices, works out, and
cooperate with a goal of winning.

7. Last group characteristic
Common Identity- Members of a group
share a sense of belonging that encourages
a common identity.
Example: College students who left families
for the first time and join a sorority or
fraternity.

8. Sociogram Sociogram- A diagram that shows
relationship patterns among groups.
Assignment: Construct a sociogram for a group
for which you belong.
Begin the process in class today. On a separate
piece of paper, list what you believe are group
leaders, cliques (subgroups) and individuals who
are isolated.