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    The Workers Group in the Banana Time Case

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    The writer discusses the make up of the group in the Banana Time case, and concludes that the group is a good example of an addictive, informal, collective and socially interactive group. The paper is five pages long and there are four sources listed in the bibliography.

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    taking place. A group cohesiveness has formed among the work group which would considered strong because of several essential characteristics which are vital in the formation of groups: an informal  leader had emerge in George which has a paternal relationship with Sammy and Ike; norms and routines have also been established which allow for a bond between the workers and  separates them from other work groups and provides a secure environment; each member has a role within the group which is not upset by the introduction of a new worker;  the group is physically removed from other groups in the organization which provides for better cohesiveness; and, the mentoring aspect is kept low key in order to avoid jealousy regarding  any new relationships which may be formed between the leader and the new worker. These aspects among other characteristics have made the group in the Banana Time case a good  example of an informal, collective, socially interactive and additive group as well as being part of a larger conjunctive group. Several types of  different groups form to accomplish some objective. While many interpersonal relationships may form, the work group itself is considered the most unique it that it is formed specifically to complete  a particular task. There are also several types of work groups which are consistent within work places. The additive work group occurs where all group members perform the same activity  and pool their resources at the end. The work group of the narrator, George, Ike, and Sammy could be described as an additive work group. The conjunctive work group exists  when group members perform different tasks but all are related and allow for the completion of the goal. Every group or group member must complete their task in order for 

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