Formal and Informal Groups in Organisation

Explain the difference between formal and informal groups. Analyse whether groups are always beneficial for organisations.

ANSWER PLAN:

Essay below will describe main differences between formal and informal groups in organisations. Firstly essay will outline the importance of presence of groups in the organisation and highlight differences between them and teams. Therefore introduction will include:

* Definition of group and team and difference between them

* Explanation of importance of work groups and teams

* By what means that groups and teams subsidize to structural performance

First paragraph will concentrate on formal groups. Their definition, purpose and how do they work. Additionally text below will evaluate how formal groups are created and what is their structure.

* Formal group – defined,

* Structure and by which factors those groups are created

* Advantages and disadvantages of formal groups

Next paragraph will mention importance of informal groups, their definition and sustainability. Essay will evaluate the consequences of having informal groups in the organisation and whether individual and company can benefit from them. This paragraph will therefore include:

* Informal group – defined,

* Structure and by which factors are created

* Advantages and disadvantages of informal groups

* How informal groups differ from formal ones.

In conclusion essay will gather collected information and determine whether formal and informal groups are necessary in organisation. It will also answer the questions mentioned below:

* Should informal groups exist?

* Does working in group are always good thing? - features which has an impact on groups and teams performances.

ESSAY

Relations between people plays crucial role not only in their social life but also at organisations. Organisations therefore are made up of various groups as it would not be likely to achieve the company goals without...