Question

We are members of a number of groups at any given time. Explain the reasons that make people join groups.

Answer 1

1. Security: Reduce the insecurity of "standing alone"; feel stronger, have fewer self-doubts, and be more resistant to threats.
2. Status: Inclusion in a group viewed by outsiders as important; provides recognition and status.
3. Self-esteem: Provides feelings of self-worth to group members, in addition to conveying status to outsiders.
4. Affiliation: Fulfills social needs and enjoys regular interaction; can be the primary source for fulfilling the need for affiliation.
5. Power: What cannot be achieved individually often becomes possible; power in numbers.
6. Goal achievement: Some tasks require more than one person; need to pool talents knowledge or power to complete the job. in such instances, management may rely on the use of a formal group.