Explain the Importance of groups. Elaborate on the significance and the influence of the informal groups in an Organization?

Organization it self is defined as group of people coming together to achieve common objectives. A group is not just a collection of people. It is considered as a set of two and more interacting individuals to achieve certain goals and meet certain needs. These groups work in a systematic manner (Structure, hierarchy) and use the resources of the organization to attain their goals. The importance of the group can be elaborated under the following …

…belongingness. One of the many reasons for the informal groups to thrive in an organization could be the employees reaction to the threat posed by boredom, insignificance and insecurity the employees feel. The least the management can do is to recognize the fact that informal groups can be an asset to them and can be instrumental in furthering the goals of the organization. Management does not create the informal group so it cannot destroy it.