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  • Essay / Organization Theory: PPA 660: Organization Theory

    One of the most interesting topics covered in PPA 660 was group behavior. Group behavior, by definition, corresponds to formal and informative associations between two or more individuals. I found this to be an interesting topic because group behavior is a concept we are exposed to from a young age, but little thought or discussion has ever been presented. Thanks to the professor's lessons on group behavior, I discovered the attributes of the group (roles, social identity, norms, conformity and cohesion), the process of formation and socialization, group decision making, conflicts in within the group and the different group dynamics. One of the most interesting group behavior topics discussed was the concept of