Question

Explain any two elements of a group structure.

Answer 1

The four elements of a group structure are: 

• Roles are socially defined expectations that individuals in a given situation are expected to fulfil. 
• Norms are expected standards of behaviour and beliefs established, agreed upon, and enforced by group members. 
• Status refers to the relative social position given to group members by others. 
• Cohesiveness refers to togetherness, binding, or mutual attraction among group members. As the group becomes more cohesive, group members start to think, feel and act as a social unit