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1) Negative attitude of informal leaders
The informal leader may turn out to be a trouble-shooter for the organization. In order to increase
his influence, he may work against the policies of management and manipulate the behaviour of
his followers. Thus, he can be a source of conflict between the management and the workers.
2) Conformity
The informal group exerts strong pressure on its members for conformity. The members may
become so loyal to their groups that following the group norms becomes a part of their life. This
implies that members become subject to wilful control of the group leader who may lead the
group towards selfish ends. This will lead to dilution of the effect of organizational policies and
practices on the group members
3) Resistance to change
Informal groups generally have a tendency to resist change. Change requires group members to
make new adjustments and acquire new skills. But groups want to maintain status quo.
4) Rumour
Informal communication may give rise to rumours. This is not desirable from organization's
point of view. Rumour originates for a number of reasons. One cause if plain maliciousness, but
it is probably not the most important. A more frequent cause is employee's anxiety and insecurity
because of poor communication in the organization.
5) Role conflict
Every member of the informal groups is also a member of the formal organization. Sometimes,
there may be role conflict because what the informal group requires of members is just the
opposite of what is expected of him by the formal organization. In such a situation, group
members may conform to their social normal.
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