1.12 Characteristics of Groups

To form a group, it must be having at least two members. Practically, the number of group members ranges from 15 to 20. The more the members in the group, the more complex it is to manage.

Every group has certain goals, that are the reasons for its existence.

A group has certain rules, for interacting with the group members.

It has a structure, based on the roles and positions held by the members.

Every member of a group has certain roles and responsibilities, which are assigned, by the group leader.

The interaction between the group members can occur in several ways, i.e. face to face, telephonic, in writing or in any other manner.

A group is an aggregation of individuals, which are separately called as members, and collectively called as a group.