Among the essential characteristics of a work group, they can refer:
1. Group composition
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The groups can be homogeneous or heterogeneous. Groups are homogeneous when their members have very similar needs, motives, knowledge, and personalities; heterogeneous do not show these similarities. Every organization needs both types of composition.
2. Rules
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They are the rules of behavior established by the members of the group. They provide each individual with a basis for predicting the behavior of others and preparing an appropriate response. They include the procedures used to interact with others. The function of norms in a group is to regulate its status as an organized unit, as well as the functions of individual members.
3. Features
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It is the nature of the contribution to the tasks and actions carried out by the members of the group. Each position in the group structure implies: an expected behavior of the person occupying a position, a perceived behavior, the one who person who occupies the position believes that he should have and a performance, that is, the real behavior that the person occupies a position. Each individual can occupy various positions and experience different behaviors.
4. Condition
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It refers to the hierarchical level that an individual has within the group or organization. Individuals try to obtain and maintain a certain level reached.
5. Cohesion
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It is the force that integrates the group, it is expressed in solidarity and the sense of belonging to the group. The more cohesion there is, the more likely it is that the group will share common values, attitudes and norms of conduct.
