WGU Organizational-Behaviors-and-Leadership Exam - Topic 4 Question 7 Discussion

Informal groups are created naturally and organically within an organization to fulfill the social needs of individuals. These groups are not defined by the organizational structure and are not directed towards organizational goals, but rather towards the personal and social fulfillment of their members. Informal groups can have both positive and negative impacts on the organization, but they are primarily characterized by their social interaction purpose.