A group is a collection of individuals who have:
1. Common goals.
2. Identical roles.
3. Homogenous needs.
4. Similar ideas.
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Explanation: 1. A group is an aggregate of people who interact and mutually influence each other. Identical
roles is incorrect because a group?s members often have different roles within the group.
Homogeneous needs is incorrect because the needs of each individual member may vary.
Similar ideas is incorrect because each member of a group may have unique thoughts and
opinions.
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