Group action

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In sociology, a group action refers to the situation in which a large number of agents take action simultaneously in order to achieve a common goal; their actions are usually coordinated.

Group action will often take place when social agents realise they are more likely to achieve their goal when acting together rather than individually. Group action differs from group behaviours, which are uncoordinated, and also from mass actions, which are more limited in place.

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See also

• Social relation
• Social action
• Affectional action
• Interpersonal relationship
• Instrumental action
• Traditional action
• Value-rational action
• Interpersonal relationships
• Collective effervescence