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Group Dynamics´ is a very complex topic. There are various definitions for groups, namely scientific ones and non-scientific ones. This assignment specializes in the scientific definitions. A lot of scientists concern themselves with the formation, the types, and the complexity of groups. However, the views of the scientists differ according to this topic. This assignment investigates the nature of groups as well as the specific form of informal groups. Informal groups have nearly the same nature as formal groups. The differences are demonstrated in the second part of the book.

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Mag. (FH) Silvia Schweighofer MBA, maiden name: Großschädl, born in Graz (Austria) in 1979. After four years of work experience in the financial sector, the author completed her first degree of an extra-occupational, commercial study with a thesis to the subject Due Diligence. After more than eight years of experience in the financial sector, the author has taken an employment as CFO und HR-Manager in a medium sized automotive supplier in NRW. Extra-occupational to her commercial leading occupation, the author has successfully completed her studies with the MBA degree at the FOM in Düsseldorf. She spends her spare time rock climbing, ski touring or hiking in the mountains. Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Uwe Christian Bußmann MBA, born in Rheinhausen (Germany) in 1973. After he had worked more than ten years as a master craftsman in the car repair business, the author has studied mechanical engineering. During his studies, he did an internship in a steelwork company in Ireland. The final project towards the end of his studies was the design of a new hydraulic system. In addition to his daily work as a maintenance manager, he has studied Business Administration. The author likes to spend his spare time at the fire department as a voluntary fire officer. He likes to travel extensively, and is a member of the Travelers Century Club.

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