8. TOPIC Groups and teams in the organization group formation Content Why study groups? Why study groups? Why study groups? McGrath’s circumplex model of group tasks Definitions of groups Definitions of groups STOP AND THINK Definitions of groups Definitions of groups Issues facing any work group Definitions of groups Types of group tasks Types of group tasks Group-oriented view of organizations Group-oriented view of organizations STOP AND THINK Formal and informal groups Formal and informal groups A social network in an organization Group formation Group formation Group formation Group development Groups and teams RECAP We can share our thoughts and ask questions J