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BY Edwin Juma Omol
FORMAL GROUPSINFORMAL GROUPS
- Deliberately created.
Formal groups are knowingly and systematically created.Spontaneously created.
Informal groups are not really created, they are naturally formed.
- Systematic structure.
As we discussed earlier, in the computer department, we have HOD, OFFICE STAFF, etc. So there is a system in place.Loose structure
In informal groups, there is no structure at all. They just come together for some time. There is no junior and senior…everybody is equal.
- Importance to position.
In a formal group, importance is always given to the position. Ex: the group leader, the head of department, etc. The position gets importance in a formal way because there is a system in place.Importance to the person.
The beauty of being in an informal group is that the position does not exist at all because there is no structure. So importance is always given to the person.
- Relationship is official.
The relationship is very formal and official in a formal group. So the relationship and behavior is almost prescribed in a formal group.Relationship is personal.
In an informal group, the interaction and the attachment becomes very personal and not official.
- Communication is restricted and slow.
By restricted we mean that the "boss may decide that certain information should not be discussed below a certain level."
Communication is very slow because a certain procedure has to be followed if we want to pass down the information.Communication is free and fast.
Everybody wants to tell everyone all the information. With the gossip network in an informal group, information is passed very quickly.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoFormal is when a leader is elected and Informal is when a leader that steps up.
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What is the difference between formal groups and informal groups?
Formal groups have a stated , common purpose . They generally have a group leader , or each member takes a turn at leading the group.
What are the differences between formal informal groups?
Formal is where you look nice and dress up informal is where you look causal.
Explain the difference between formal and informal group?
Informal groups are not made by the management but get made on their own inside an organization because of constant interaction between members. Formal groups are groups with roles and responsibilities for those within, such as a church.
What are some formal groups in Belize?
informal groups in belize
For examples informal groups and formal groups organization?
examples of a formal groups are departments, divisions, task force, project groups, quality circles, committees, and board of directors. For informal groups it can be a group of a employees who band together to seek union.
Explain meaning of formal and informal organization?
Formal refers to following established rules and regulations. Informal is more relaxed because the rules aren't really acknowledged. Businesses have both formal and informal groups.
What is a groups formal and informal means of enforcing norms?
Social Control
Identify two formal group to which young people belong?
what the difference between formal and informal group A group is "a collection of one or more interacting individuals who maintain stable patterns of relationships, share common goals and perceive themselves as being a group There are two types of groups formal and informal. Formal groups are created by the organisation and are intentionally designed to direct members. Informal groups develop naturally amongst organisations personnel without any direction from the management.
Definition of formal and informal groups?
A formal group is a group that has organization, structure, officers, and regular meetings. An informal group is more relaxed and more of a social gathering.
Similarities between formal and informal organization?
I have not answer, I have question about what is similarity between formal informal organisation?
Disadvantages of formal and informal groups?
It really stems down to want you want out of the group, if you prefer a structured programme of events then formal is for you, if you prefer a more ad hoc experience then informal.
What is an organization classify organization into different groups and give specific examples each?
The different groups of organization are formal and informal. The formal organization is making goals by laying down a structure and informal organization is making goals based on feelings and emotions.
