title: How groups work.
abstract: Almost all work is done in groups. Although groups all have the twin characteristics of striving to accomplish a common task and serving the needs of members, the variety of groups is enormous. Seventeen types of groups found in work settings are discussed. Norms and roles are also discussed because these are the rules for membership and the job descriptions which groups create and enforce for their own use.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Chambers
mesh_terms: D019058:Community Networks; D017144:Focus Groups; D006126:Group Processes; D006127:Group Structure; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007857:Leadership; D008332:Management Quality Circles; D008399:Mass Behavior; D008611:Mentors; D009042:Motivation; D010379:Peer Group; D011364:Professional Practice; D012380:Role; D012941:Social Responsibility; D014937:Work