Group Norms

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Group Norms

• Group norms tell group members how they are
  expected to behave. They are informal rules of
  conduct for behaviors that are considered
  important by most group members often, they are
  not put in writing.
• Rewards for conforming to norms include being
  treated in a friendly manner by members, verbal
  praise, receiving help etc. Punishment includes
  being ignored, being criticized, losing
  privileges, and being expelled.
• Norms are key to how groups influence and
  control group members behavior to ensure that
  the group achieves its goals and performs at a
  high level.

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Group Norms