Topic > Organization Theory: PPA 660: Organization Theory

One of the most interesting topics discussed in PPA 660 was group behavior. Group behavior by definition is the formal and informational association between two or more individuals. I found this to be an interesting topic for group behavior, a concept we are exposed to at a young age, but never much thought or discussion presented. Through the professor's lectures on group behavior, I learned about group attributes (roles, social identity, norms, conformity and cohesion), the process of formation and socialization, group decision making, conflicts within the group and different group dynamics. One of the most interesting topics discussed about group behavior was the concept of