Question

How important do you think group identification really is to an individual's motivation to work on a task? Do you think this could differ between individuals? What other factors would be relevant?

Answer 1

Members seek association and appreciation while joining or working for a group. It is important to know that each members have different sentiments towards group Identification. Employees feel socially accepted when they join a prestigious group. In an organizational context, Employees get work satisfaction while working with a performing group of people.

Members have strong motivation whenn they join elite group as it offers social recognition, personal achievements , an opportunity to work and become different from others etc.

Some important factors related to Individual motivation in a group setting:

1) Seeking rewards

2) Organizational and Social recognition

3) Specific targets to be achieved

4) People seek status symbol while joining an elite group

5) To learn some new skills

6) To support a known personality or work opportunity with a close friend people may join a particular group