Social capital: the productive potential of strong
relationships, goodwill, trust, and cooperation
What Is a Group?
Two or more freely interacting individuals who share
a common identity and purpose
Types of Groups
Informal
groups: A collection of people seeking friendship and
acceptance that satisfies esteem needs.
Formal
groups: A collection of people created to do something
productive that contributes to the success of the larger organization.
What Does It Take to Make a Group?
Friendship in the workplace considerations:
— Bosses
being friends with subordinates
— Putting
limits on social media interaction
Attraction to Groups
— Attractiveness
of the group
— Cohesiveness
of the group
Roles
— Socially
determined ways of behaving in specific positions
Factors that Enhance or Detract from
Group Attractiveness and Cohesiveness
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