After reading this article you will learn about the determinants and consequences of group cohesiveness. Determinants of Group Cohesiveness: There are factors that increase and decrease group cohesiveness. 1. Factors that increase cohesiveness: Members of a cohesive group share common goals, remain attached to one another, conform to the group standards and unitedly work to achieve the goals. The following [...]
Groups can be categorized as follows: I. Formal and informal groups, II. Primary and secondary groups and III. Small and large group. Type # 1. Formal and Informal Groups: Formal Groups: Formal groups are deliberately created to carry out specific tasks for attainment of organisational goals. These groups have clearly defined authority-responsibility relationships, communication channels, rules and regulations to govern [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Span of Control:- 1. Importance of Span of Control or Supervision 2. Principle of span of control 3. Factors Determining. Importance of Span of Control or Supervision: How many subordinates can a manager supervise or control directly? What should be the span or range of control or supervision is a controversial problem. [...]